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Researchers urge Chinese government to encourage bikes, buses and rail over cars and commercial vehicles due to emissions and health concerns

Green Car Congress

In China in 2013, The transport sector consumed 348.19 million tons of coal equivalent (tce), which resulted in serious air pollution. Chinese government has implemented several transport policies to deal with this challenge and to encourage residents to change their travel behaviors to mitigate severe air pollution.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Robert Cervero, Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of California Berkeley, shares Dr. Heywood’s view that it will take more than vehicle technology to develop sustainable transportation and believes urban planning needs to play a significant role. Cars (vehicles/1000 people). Luca Guala.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. Executive Summary. 2) [link]. (3)

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Eco-Friendly Commuting: Discover the Best Indian Electric Scooters of 2024

Baua Electric

By choosing an electric scooter, you are actively contributing to the reduction of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. This not only enhances your comfort but also reduces noise pollution in urban areas. Range: The range of an electric scooter refers to the distance it can travel on a single charge.

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