Sustainable transport

JOMS study: Facial injuries less likely to occur in bicyclists who wear helmets

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Sustainable transport, Cycling, Protective gear, Clothing, Helmets, Contents, Bicycle helmet, Cycling clothing, Mountain biking, Bicycle, Hockey helmet, Bicycle helmet laws

According to the study results, men were less likely to wear a helmet, and non-helmeted bicyclists were younger than helmeted bicyclists.

Key Points: 
  • According to the study results, men were less likely to wear a helmet, and non-helmeted bicyclists were younger than helmeted bicyclists.
  • In addition, alcohol use was less frequently reported among helmeted bicyclists, and bicyclists with alcohol detected in their system when injured had a twofold higher risk of facial injuries.
  • The study notes that some bicyclists were injured while mountain biking, and mountain bike helmets provide more facial protection than standard bicycle helmets.
  • No states require bicyclists to wear helmets, and 21 states have regulations that apply to minors, the study added.

Innovation Company Quantron AG Continues to Establish Itself Firmly in the Field of E-mobility

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport

The focus continues to be on the economically profitable conversion process from the diesel engine to e-mobility.

Key Points: 
  • The focus continues to be on the economically profitable conversion process from the diesel engine to e-mobility.
  • Quantron AG cooperates with 700 partner garages throughout Europe for this all-encompassing conversion service, thus offering a nationwide service network.
  • Andreas Haller, founder and CEO of Quantron AG, emphasizes: "We offer years of know-how in the commercial vehicle industry.
  • Visitors of the eMove360 on 15 - 17 October 2019 in Munich can get an idea of the Quantron AG.

Hyundai U.S.-Market Cumulative Fuel Cell Mileage Completes 17 Emissions-free Lunar Journeys for National Hydrogen Day

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Transport, Hydrogen cars, Motor vehicles, Sustainable transport, Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America, Fuel cell vehicles, Hydrogen vehicle, Hyundai Intrado, Hyundai Nexo

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Celebrating National Hydrogen Day 2019, Hyundai's U.S.-market fuel cell SUVs, the NEXO fuel cell SUV and the Tucson fuel cell SUV, together have accumulated more than 8.4 million miles while emitting only clean water vapor.

Key Points: 
  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Celebrating National Hydrogen Day 2019, Hyundai's U.S.-market fuel cell SUVs, the NEXO fuel cell SUV and the Tucson fuel cell SUV, together have accumulated more than 8.4 million miles while emitting only clean water vapor.
  • This cumulative distance is the equivalent of 17 round-trip journeys to the surface of the moon, a distance of approximately 238,900 miles.
  • NEXO dealers include Keyes Hyundai in Van Nuys, Tustin Hyundai and Capitol Hyundai in Northern California.
  • Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

Mesmerize Partners with The HOP, Expands Transit Advertising Portfolio in Texas

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Assistive technology, Paratransit, Sustainable transport, Mesmerize, Out-of-home advertising, Microeconomics, Market economics), Business economics

NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mesmerize, a national leader in transit, point-of-care, and place-based out-of-home advertising, announced today the expansion of its transit advertising portfolio in Texas with a partnership with the Hill Country Transit District (The HOP).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mesmerize, a national leader in transit, point-of-care, and place-based out-of-home advertising, announced today the expansion of its transit advertising portfolio in Texas with a partnership with the Hill Country Transit District (The HOP).
  • The agreement provides Mesmerize the exclusive sales of exterior and interior transit advertising on over 100 fixed-route and paratransit vehicles and 113 transit shelters on both urban and rural routes across the region for the next two years.
  • Mesmerize is a specialty out-of-home advertising company focused in three primary areas: transit, point-of-care, and point-of-sale.
  • Mesmerize is headquartered in New York, NY and Oakland, CA with an office dedicated to transit in Dallas, TX.

Strategic Analysis of China's Electric Passenger Vehicle Market, 2018-2025: New Energy Vehicles and Government Regulations to Rapidly Boost Chinese EV Market

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Green vehicles, Electric vehicle conversion, Transport, Electric vehicles, Sustainable technologies, Battery electric vehicles, New energy vehicles in China, Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles

DUBLIN, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Strategic Analysis of China's Electric Passenger Vehicle Market, 2018-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Strategic Analysis of China's Electric Passenger Vehicle Market, 2018-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Going forward, the electric passenger vehicle market is forecasted to experience rapid growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.9% during 2018-2025.
  • China's electric passenger vehicle market is greatly boosted by the Chinese government's incentives to purchase electric vehicles, such as offering free license plates to new EV owners.
  • To provide a strategic overview of the electric passenger vehicle market in China, including market engineering metrics, market drivers, and market restraints
    What are the factors affecting the development of the Chinese electric passenger vehicle market?

Empire Post Media, Inc. Announces Agreement with EPC Corporation and Factory Five Racing

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Electric cars

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Post Media, Inc., DBA SAEAN EV MOTORS.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Post Media, Inc., DBA SAEAN EV MOTORS.
  • Mr. Dixon met with Dave Smith, one of the founders of Factory Five Racing, a global leader in producing replica cars since 1995 with great success.
  • Mr. Dixon is confident the company came away with a concrete alliance formed to work together in the future.
  • Mr. Dixon also meet with Paul Zigouras of EPC Corporation, a developer of various DC power trains and motors systems for electric vehicles, as well as other products such as battery backup and storage.

Amscot Financial Once Again Partners With Local Law Enforcement to Distribute Free Bike Helmets

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Other Professional Services, Finance, Biking, Cycling, Professional services, Philanthropy, Sports, Children, Hispanic, Family, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Amscot Financial, Sustainable transport, Sustainable development, Environmental technology, Sustainable technologies

Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, will donate and distribute more than 12,000 free bike helmets on Saturday, October 19th in 18 Florida counties, where the company operates branch locations.

Key Points: 
  • Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, will donate and distribute more than 12,000 free bike helmets on Saturday, October 19th in 18 Florida counties, where the company operates branch locations.
  • They will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Amscot Financial managers and by law enforcement personnel in the parking lots of the locations listed below.
  • This marks the 17th year that Amscot Financial has donated and distributed free bike helmets in counties where it does business.
  • FREE Bike Helmets will be available at these Amscot branches on Saturday, October 19th from 11a.m.

Strategic Analysis of China's Electric Passenger Vehicle Market, 2018-2025: New Energy Vehicles and Government Regulations to Rapidly Boost Chinese EV Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Electric vehicle conversion, Transport, Electric vehicles, Sustainable technologies, Sustainable development, Energy, Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles, New energy vehicles in China

Going forward, the electric passenger vehicle market is forecasted to experience rapid growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.9% during 2018-2025.

Key Points: 
  • Going forward, the electric passenger vehicle market is forecasted to experience rapid growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.9% during 2018-2025.
  • China's electric passenger vehicle market is greatly boosted by the Chinese government's incentives to purchase electric vehicles, such as offering free license plates to new EV owners.
  • To provide a strategic overview of the electric passenger vehicle market in China, including market engineering metrics, market drivers, and market restraints
    What are the factors affecting the development of the Chinese electric passenger vehicle market?
  • What are the key drivers and restraints in the Chinese electric passenger vehicle market?

Plug Power Teams with German Manufacturer MULAG to Bring New Hydrogen-Powered Ground Support Vehicles to Hamburg Airport

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Energy, Articles, Hydrogen economy, Hydrogen technologies, Sustainable transport, Industrial gases, Emerging technologies, Hydrogen vehicle, Hydrogen station, Plug Power, Fuel cell vehicle, Electric vehicle

The vehicle produced by the partnership was built by MULAG and operates using Plug Powers zero emission ProGen hydrogen engine.

Key Points: 
  • The vehicle produced by the partnership was built by MULAG and operates using Plug Powers zero emission ProGen hydrogen engine.
  • Based on its successful deployment and their unique scalability, Plug Power will provide Hamburg Airport with 60 additional units to power their baggage-towing fleet along with permanent hydrogen stations for consistent and efficient refueling.
  • Plug Powers partnership with MULAG is the latest example of the Companys ongoing efforts to bring zero emission, hydrogen power to the airport GSE market.
  • Along with these programs, Plug Power is working with other European airport operators to install similar fuel cell electric vehicles.

Clean Air (No. 3)

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Environment of the United States, Pollution in the United States, Environmental issues in the United States, Climate change policy in the United States, Natural environment, Environment of California, Sustainable transport, Air pollution in the United States, Clean Air Act, Low-carbon fuel standard

Latest Bill

Key Points: 
  • Latest Bill

    Latest news on the Clean Air (No.

  • 3) Bill 2017-19

    The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduledon a date to be confirmed.

  • Summary of the Clean Air (No.
  • 3) Bill 2017-19

    A Bill to establish a right to breathe clean air; to make provision about reducing air pollution; to require the Secretary of State to set, measure, and report on air quality targets; to establish the National Clean Air Agency to enforce air quality targets; to make provision for the development of sustainable public, private and commercial transport by road, rail, air and sea; to restrict the use of polluting vehicles in urban areas; to prohibit the sale of new petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from no later than 2030; to make it an offence to remove permanently devices that reduce vehicle emissions; to make requirements regarding indoor air quality; and for connected purposes.