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Study finds lead from leaded gasoline persists in London air despite ‘90s ban

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They explained that lead from leaded gasoline once settled in the environment and is steadily re-suspended into the air through wind and vehicle movement, providing a constant background level and remobilization mechanism. —Dr Eléonore Resongles, co-corresponding author. —Dr Resongles. Eléonore Resongles, Volker Dietze, David C.

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UK wants to ban 100% ICE power by 2030

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Boris has spoken and started the end of the petrol engine in the UK. Under Boris’s new Green plan, the sale of new combustion engine vehicles, that are powered wholly by Petrol or Diesel will be banned from 2030. Point 1: Advancing Offshore Wind. So, what is the 10 point plan? Plan in detail.

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Why Hydrogen power is not the answer

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Liquified hydrogen may be as light as petrol or kerosene, but keeping it at -257C requires much heavier apparatus. Wind often generates electricity when it is not needed (and doesn’t generate it when it is needed). So when the wind is blowing, the hydrogen lobby argues, we can create “green hydrogen” using electrolysis.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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By integrating EVs with renewable energy generation, such as solar or wind power, it becomes possible to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources and create a more sustainable transportation ecosystem. These can include tax credits, rebates, grants, and preferential parking or access to certain areas.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Green Cars News

Other detail changes from 6th April 2011 include: Drivers of Euro IV diesel cars registered before the 1st January 2006 are currently taxed at the same percentage rate as drivers of cars fitted with a petrol engine. The taxation of these cars will be subject to the 3% uplift for diesel cars from this date. Source: The Energy Saving trust.

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EC awards €1.2B from NER300 “Robin Hood” mechanism for 23 renewable energy projects; 5 advanced biofuel projects targeted for €516.8M

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billion of grants—paid by the polluters—will leverage a further €2 billion [US$2.66 million); 6 wind projects (€273.2 The bio-methanol will be produced using biomass torrefaction and entrained flow gasification as new core technologies to deliver a petrol additive for partial replacement of mineral fuel.

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

My Energi

If you’re feeling inspired by all these money saving tips and want to go bigger, why not spend this week looking into grants and schemes available from the government such as the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). Wind – Domestic wind turbines are a great way to generate electricity. 400 per annum on your electricity bills!

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