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US tire manufacturers urge Congress to implement policies for more sustainable transportation and infrastructure

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By embracing these new technologies, we can create highly resilient infrastructure capable of carrying our nation well into the future, while bolstering the American tire manufacturing industry and propelling the United States as a leader in tire technology research. —Anne Forristall Luke, USTMA president and CEO.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. Overall, the current market trends indicate a promising future for electric autos in India.

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8 development banks commit to provide more than $175B to scale up support for sustainable transport

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Rapid motorization is creating more congestion, air pollution, traffic accidents and greenhouse gas emissions—especially in developing countries. Developing countries have the opportunity to leapfrog to a greener future of less motorization, shorter commutes, and more energy efficient transport systems.

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Nikola secures $41.9M grant to fund six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations in So Cal

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Additionally, it is anticipated that local noise pollution will be reduced. Other planned outcomes may include: Improved community health: The deployment of these stations is expected to result in air quality improvements.

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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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The report, A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport , finds that more than $1.5 Transportation is central to the social and economic activity of people across the world. Transport is also typically responsible for around 80% of developing cities' local air pollution and more than 1.3

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First electric Urban Air Port secures UK government backing; eVTOL hub

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The Future Flight Challenge was created to develop aviation infrastructure and systems that enable the next generation of electric and autonomous air vehicles. Urban Air Port develops fully autonomous innovative zero emission infrastructure for future air mobility. Urban Air Port has been awarded a £1.2-million

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

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The future of electric vehicles (EVs) looks bright. As concerns about climate change and air pollution continue to grow, more and more people are turning to EVs as a clean and sustainable transportation option. Future of Electric Vehicles 2023.

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