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South Korea proposes $5.9 billion extra budget to fight air pollution, aid exports

SEJONG, South Korea: South Korea on Wednesday unveiled a proposed 6.7 trillion won ($5.87 billion) supplementary budget the government says is needed to tackle unprecedented air pollution levels and boost exports bruised by weak demand. The package includes 2.2 trillion won to battle pollution, including subsidies for replacing old diesel-powered cars, buying air purifiers and […]

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Switching to Electric Vehicles May Improve Air Quality: Study

Researchers from the Northwestern University in the US quantified the differences in air pollution generated from battery-powered electric vehicles versus internal combustion engines. Adopting electric vehicles (EVs) could improve overall air quality and lower carbon emissions, according to a study. Researchers from the Northwestern University in the US quantified the differences in air pollution generated […]

Maharashtra has highest number of public EV charging stations, followed by Delhi

Old vehicles can now get electric, hybrid makeover

Such modification can potentially help turn old petrol- or diesel-run vehicles into more eco-friendly versions, although experts warn that the retrofits may be expensive. The Union government has made changes to the law in order to allow people to convert conventional vehicles into electric vehicles or hybrids, a decision that officials said could help fight […]

Ather Energy ties up with BPCL to expand charging infrastructure