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Electric bus wins: BYD in Nottingham, Irizar in Bilbao

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The investment in these zero emission buses is a part of Nottingham’s bid to reduce both greenhouse gases and improve air quality. With an expected Clean Air Zone to be in place by 2020, they are an essential part of the local authority’s anti-pollution strategy. The £15-million (US$18.5-million)

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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Gadkari also stated that 100 % lithium-ion batteries, which are a critical component in electric vehicles, will be manufactured in India, while the government also conducts research on other readily available materials for batteries such as aluminium ion, sodium ion, steel ion, and zinc ion. Tork Motors. Ather 450 [ Reference ].

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WHO links 7 million premature deaths annually to air pollution; 12.5% of total global deaths

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The World Health Organization now estimates that in 2012 around 7 million people died—one in eight (12.5%) of total global deaths—as a result of air pollution exposure. million deaths linked to indoor air pollution and 2.6 million deaths related to outdoor air pollution—5.9 million deaths in total.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Eligibility for participation The scheme covers over 100 Advanced Technology Vehicle (ATV) components, including crucial elements such as hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen injection systems, electric vehicle (EV) motors, and lightweight cryogenic cylinders.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge benefits for India

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Video : ​Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Benefits for India Air Pollution An electric scooter runs on an electric motor which consumers power from a charged battery. So pledge to go electric when you are in the market to buy a new scooter and save our cities from air pollution. It does not have a tail pipe.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox. a subsidiary of Ener1 Inc.