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8 countries commit to increase the share of EVs in their government fleets

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Greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector today account for nearly a quarter of total emissions. Changing the trajectory of emission in road transportation involves a global shift towards low-emission vehicles, along with the adoption of broader sustainable transportation principles.

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CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

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Scaling-up the electrofuel industry will require a coordinated effort on the part of the broader industry (including upstream oil and gas), governments and research institutions globally. A range of sustainable fuels could assist in meeting the emissions target, and hydrogen-based fuels represented a key path to sustainable transport.

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

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From charging stations and battery manufacturers to renewable energy providers, the shift towards electric autos in India has the potential to revolutionize the transportation sector and create a plethora of new job opportunities. One of the main advantages is the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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LowCVP: 5 Ps for influencing uptake of low emission vehicles at local level

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Permits: discounts for LEVs to operate in low emission zones and for residents; preferential permits for LEV taxis. Light duty vehicles contribute much of the air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in towns and cities across the UK. Planning: embedding consideration for LEV fuelling infrastructure into local development.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Responsible for designing the transportation system for the Citadel of Masdar. Examples of advanced powertrains are turbo charged gas engines, diesel and hybrid. Longer Term Green House Gas emissions reductions. It is partly due to building a city where for certain trips public transport is a much more viable alternative. ”.

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UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

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A new report from a team at the University of California, Davis, and the New York-based nonprofit Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) has concluded that shared mobility is a critical enabler for realizing the benefits of electrification and autonomous driving.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are expected to play an important role in reducing California''s greenhouse gas emissions, and in advancing the Governor''s Zero Emission Vehicles Action Plan goals of establishing enough infrastructure to support 1 million ZEV vehicles by 2020, with a goal of having 1.5 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.,