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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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MAY 30, 2019

New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, [link] to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. The scientists report that overall fuel efficiency of the medallion taxi fleet climbed from 15.7

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Taxi Pollution Clean Cleaning

KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

New research by scientists at King’s College London suggests that air pollution from London’s roads is improving overall but more work may be needed to tackle some sources of traffic pollution, which continue to breach limits in many parts of the city. No data was available to compare trends in ΔPM 2.5 between the two periods.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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AUGUST 2, 2017

With respect to the emissions updates, the OEMs must also provide proof that the changes do not negatively impact any other parameters relevant for type approval—such as pollutant and CO 2 emissions, fuel consumption, noise and engine power. Excessively high pollution affects air quality in many German cities.

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Diesel Emissions Pollution Exhaust

Swiss team finds particle emissions from aircraft turbine engines at ground-idle induce oxidative stress in bronchial cells

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MAY 17, 2019

In a study on the effect of exhaust particles from aircraft turbine engines on human lung cells, Swiss researchers have found that cells reacted most strongly to particles emitted during ground idling. The study also showed that the cytotoxic effect is only to some extent comparable to that of particles from gasoline and diesel engines.

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Engine Emissions Switzerland Gasoline

Mayor of London launches “no engine idling” campaign for drivers

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JANUARY 12, 2012

The campaign is part of a package of measures to improve air quality, cut harmful pollution and clean up the city ahead of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The campaign also highlights the health benefits of reducing pollution levels to both prevent and alleviate illnesses such as asthma and heart and lung conditions.

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London Engine Taxi Pollution

Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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MAY 4, 2016

One segment of the on-road fleet that is believed to drive more miles and consume more fuel than the average fleet vehicle is livery (for-hire) vehicles, such as taxis and limousines. They used remote vehicle exhaust sensors to collect emissions measurements, and recorded a video image of the license plate of each vehicle.

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Emissions Fleet Light Taxi

IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

Electric Air Taxis/ Electric Vertical Take-off & Landing (eVTOL) - The future of electric air taxis, or electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), is perhaps the most uncertain due to high regulatory barriers as well as technical. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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JULY 26, 2017

In 2018, the Government will publish a comprehensive Clean Air Strategy which will address other sources of air pollution. Air quality in the UK has been improving significantly in recent decades, with reductions in emissions of all of the key pollutants, and NO 2 levels down by half in the last 15 years. 100M – National road network.

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Gasoline Diesel Pollution Legal

HEI study finds London Congestion Charging Scheme shows little evidence of improving air quality

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APRIL 27, 2011

In part it is difficult to identify significant air quality improvements from a specific program—especially one targeted at a small area within a large city—against the backdrop of broader regional pollutant and weather changes. Within the CCZ, the investigators projected a net decline of 1.7 µg/m 3. in PM 10.

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London Charging Pollution Diesel

Boris to ban dirty old taxis

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

London Mayor, Boris Johnson has unveiled a plan to ban taxis over the age of ten years from the capital’s streets in a bid to cut air pollution. The strategy likely to anger cabbies, outlines the key sources of London’s harmful airborne pollutants and proposes an action plan to reduce emissions.

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Taxi London Pollution 2015

NYSERDA awards $4.6M to 17 transportation projects; support for Syracuse U supercritical diesel injection project

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Rochester), with Blue Lake Associates (Rochester) are working on a device that could reduce pollution from a diesel engine by generating an ionic field to oxidize particulate matter in the exhaust, breaking down complex pollutants and making engines more environmentally friendly. Environmental Energy Technologies Inc.

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Diesel Transportation New York Pollution

EPA Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Lead Emissions from Leaded Aviation Gasoline, Seeks Public Comment

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APRIL 22, 2010

Aviation gasoline is utilized in general aviation aircraft with piston engines—which are generally used for instructional flying, air taxi activities, and personal transportation. A fraction of lead is retained in the engine, engine oil and/or exhaust system, which EPA currently estimates at 5%. grams per liter or 2.12

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EPA Gasoline Emissions 2008

Perspective: Europeans in the lead with range extenders for hybrid vehicles; 2nd vs. 3rd generation

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MAY 24, 2011

For example, the new IDTechEx report, “Electric Buses and Taxis 2011-2021” forecasts more than 91,000 hybrid electric buses being made in 2021. In addition, the exhaust manifold is cast into the block, for the same reasons as the integral head.

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Hybrid Range Vehicles San Jose

Nissan introduces the e-NV2000 electric van

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MARCH 4, 2014

With no exhaust or noise pollution, e-NV200 is environmentally and people friendly, while the lack of fatigue-inducing noise and vibration from the drivetrain coupled with the single-speed transmission will provide genuine benefits to every hard working delivery or taxi driver.

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Nissan Electric Electrical Re-Charge

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. An application of this concept for taxi cabs in China chose the shorter-electric-range PHEVs with overhead-charging systems because of battery costs can be minimized [ 15 ]. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

Swiss team finds particle emissions from aircraft turbine engines at ground-idle induce oxidative stress in bronchial cells

Mayor of London launches “no engine idling” campaign for drivers

Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

HEI study finds London Congestion Charging Scheme shows little evidence of improving air quality

Boris to ban dirty old taxis

NYSERDA awards $4.6M to 17 transportation projects; support for Syracuse U supercritical diesel injection project

EPA Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Lead Emissions from Leaded Aviation Gasoline, Seeks Public Comment

Perspective: Europeans in the lead with range extenders for hybrid vehicles; 2nd vs. 3rd generation

Nissan introduces the e-NV2000 electric van

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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