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There Are 40.7 Million Vehicles in the United Kingdom, And 1.1 Million Have a Plug!

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One in every 32 cars now comes with a plug in the United Kingdom, with 1.1 There are just over 35.1 million cars on the roads in the UK. million electric cars now in use, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). There are just under 4.9 million vans, 72,722 buses and […]

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Cummins survey finds growing commuter support for hydrogen-fueled public transport in Europe; willing to pay more

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Cummins, in conjunction with European Hydrogen Week , shared new research showing that more than half of the United Kingdom (UK) commuters would be willing to travel to work on a train or bus powered by hydrogen to lower their carbon footprint and reduce emissions. This research was conducted through Google Surveys in October 2020.

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Alexander Dennis adds in-house integrated electric buses; new small bus and double-decker

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A new design language, developed in house by one of the manufacturer’s industrial designers with input from students of Coventry University’s Automotive and Transport Design course, will give the new models unmistakable curb appeal and will highlight their zero emission credentials.

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Teslas For India, At Last

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Traditionally, Tesla’s RHD production has been managed by Giga Shanghai, serving countries like Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin is making headlines as it gears up to produce right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles for the Indian market—a first for the German plant.

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EEA: increase in EU GHG emissions, mostly due to transport, hampers progress towards 2030 targets

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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the European Union rose slightly in 2017, mostly because of the transport sector. The rise is mostly due to the increase of oil consumption from road transport. The rise was mostly driven by the road transport sector. emissions increase in 2017 from 2016. in 2017 from 2016.

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The UK’s Vehicle Fleet Shows Us Why We Need Small Affordable EVs ASAP!

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million vehicles on the roads in the United Kingdom as of the end of December 2022. One in every 32 cars now comes with a plug in the United Kingdom, with 1.1 There were 40.7 There were 35,148,045 cars, 4,887,593 vans, 72,766 buses, and 615,570 trucks. million electric cars now in use, according to the […]

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Brighton & Hove City Council In The UK Steps Up Measures To Improve Air Quality

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The Brighton & Hove City Council in the United Kingdom says that due to the fact that an idling engine. continued] The post Brighton & Hove City Council In The UK Steps Up Measures To Improve Air Quality appeared first on CleanTechnica.