Britain and other European governments have been accused of underestimating the health risks from shipping pollution following research which shows that one giant container ship … Shipping pollutionRead more
Transportation
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Distance travelled for work
According to the 2001 Nationwide Household Travel Survey (NHTS), 58% of all vehicle trips to work are less than 11 miles (17.7 kilometers). Vehicle trips … Distance travelled for workRead more
Posted inChina / Transportation
Private Cars in China up 28% in 2008
The total number of cars for civilian use in China rose 24.5% in 2008 from 2007 to 24.38 million, according to data released by the … Private Cars in China up 28% in 2008Read more
Posted inPollution / Ship / Transportation
Polluting Maritime Shipping industry
Globally, commercial ships emit almost half as much particulate matter pollutants into the air as the total amount released by the world’s cars, according to … Polluting Maritime Shipping industryRead more
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Increasing number of cars in china
China’s capital has added nearly 1,500 new cars to its notoriously congested roads each day so far this year, state media said on Tuesday, despite … Increasing number of cars in chinaRead more
Posted inBicycle / Canada / Transportation
Toronto’s EcoCabs
Powered primarily by pedal, Toronto’s EcoCabs also boast an electric motor that helps the vehicles hit speeds of 12 k/hr. They have no problem fitting … Toronto’s EcoCabsRead more
Posted inAccident / Transportation
Killer cars
In one year, it is estimated that 1.2 million people are killed in auto-related accidents around the globe. That equates to slightly more than 3200 … Killer carsRead more
Posted inAviation / Transportation
World air traffic
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XBwjQsOEeg&feature=player_embedded] Ever wanted to watch the movement of the world’s air travel? The density of airplanes coming and going is actually really stunning, as shown … World air trafficRead more
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Busycle – a zero emission vehicle
Commuting from one place to another in a bus could not have been more ecofriendly than traveling by this amazing “Busycle,” which is nothing but … Busycle – a zero emission vehicleRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Transportation
Help Vectrix Electric scooters
Electric scooters are a booming business in China and India, where some 13 million sell annually. But their relatively slow speed and high price have … Help Vectrix Electric scootersRead more