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EEA report suggests road charges for heavy-duty goods vehicles should reflect varied health effects of pollution in different countries

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Air pollution externalities of 12–14 ton HGV on highway (Euronorm III) in euro cents. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests that new road charges for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs or lorries) should reflect the varied health effects of traffic pollution in different European countries. Source: EEA.

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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. One of the main challenges is the high upfront cost of electric vehicles.

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Air Products announces multi-billion dollar net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta

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Hydrogen will help to meet society’s need for sustainable transportation, especially for heavy-duty vehicles where hydrogen excels compared to other technologies. The hydrogen liquefaction facility will play a critical role in the developing hydrogen economy across Western Canada.

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UC Davis, ITDP study suggests global shift to public transport, NMT and away from cars could save $100T through 2050 and cut GHGs

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The study found that the High Shift scenario could save more than $100 trillion in public and private capital and operating costs of urban transportation between now and 2050 compared to the baseline scenario. The costs of the “High Shift” (HS) are about $400 trillion ($160T in OECD and $240T in non-OECD countries).

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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Some cities are also promoting the use of EVs for urban delivery trucks, which have shorter ranges and less noise and air pollution than diesel trucks. In 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new standards to reduce GHG emissions from heavy-duty vehicles for model years 2027-2032, as part of its Clean Trucks Plan.

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Driving Your City Forward With Clean Electric Public Transportation

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Transportation in the U.S. In many American cities, mass transit opportunities are far behind what’s available in other parts of the world. According to the American Public Transit Association, Americans took nearly 10 billion trips via public transportation in 2019. That doesn’t even factor in the other costs.

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Electric Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation

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Unlike gas-powered cars, which emit harmful pollutants into the atmosphere, electric vehicle produce zero emissions. This means that EVs are much cleaner and more sustainable than traditional cars, contributing to the fight against climate change. Conclusion electric cars are the future of sustainable transportation.