Tag: Sustainable Transport
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Dubai Retreat Unites Uganda’s Boda-Boda Leaders with Global Partners to Drive Electrification
Dubai Hosts Groundbreaking Retreat for Uganda’s Boda-Boda Leaders In a landmark gathering that blends leadership, collaboration, and a bold move toward sustainable transport, more than 50 leaders from Uganda’s Boda-Boda Riders Cooperative Union have converged in Dubai. The two-day retreat, conducted in partnership with key players in the transport sector, marks the union’s first anniversary…
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Dubai Retreat: Boda Boda Leaders Unite for Electrified, Sustainable Transport Future
Dubai Hosts Ground-Breaking Retreat for Boda Boda Leaders In a landmark gathering in Dubai, more than 50 leaders from Uganda’s Boda-Boda Riders Cooperative Union, teamed with key partners in the transport sector, convened for a two-day retreat. The purpose: celebrate the union’s first anniversary, strengthen strategic ties, and chart a path toward electrified, sustainable transport…
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UK’s First Rapid-Charging Battery Train Enters Passenger Service This Weekend
UK launches its first rapid-charging battery train on a weekend test run The United Kingdom is taking a bold step toward greener rail travel as the country’s first rapid-charging, battery-powered passenger train prepares for service this weekend. Converted from a London Underground unit, the streamlined train will operate a five-mile round trip on a short…
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UK’s first rapid-charging battery train ready for boarding this weekend
UK launches its first rapid-charging battery train for passenger service The UK is set to welcome a new era of sustainable rail travel as the nation’s first rapid-charging, battery-only train begins passenger service this weekend. Refitted from a London Underground car, the vehicle will operate a five-mile return route in west London, demonstrating a bold…
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UK’s First Rapid-Charging Battery Train Sets Sail This Weekend on West London Route
A Milestone for Green Rail Travel The United Kingdom is welcoming a new chapter in sustainable rail transport as the first rapid-charging battery train prepares to enter passenger service this weekend. Converted from a London Underground model, the vehicle marks a significant step forward in the push to power rail networks with clean, low-emission technology.…
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Five lower-priced EVs we could get with the new China deal
Overview: A new pathway to affordable electric mobility Canada’s push to diversify its electric vehicle (EV) supply could bring a wave of budget-friendly options to buyers. With Prime Minister Mark Carney (note: adjust to actual leader if needed) announcing a deal with China, many Canadians are hoping for a surge of lower-priced electric vehicles that…
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Dublin City Council Cuts Endanger Cycling and Walking Plans
Introduction: Funding cuts put long-planned active travel projects at risk Dublin City Council has reduced funding for cycling and walking infrastructure this year, triggering concerns among residents, planners, and advocates who have long pinned hopes on a safer, more connected urban network. While government officials continue to publicly support active travel, the sharp drop in…
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Sydney celebrates as new Harbour Bridge bike ramp opens, linking North Sydney to the CBD
New era for Sydney cyclists: a smooth Harbour Bridge ramp replaces the infamous staircase After years of campaigning, design debates, and local opposition, Sydney has a new reason to cheer for its bike commuters. The Harbour Bridge cycle path now features a smooth, continuous ramp that connects North Sydney with the CBD, eliminating the infamous…
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End of the line for diesel fumes at London St Pancras as new trains arrive
A new era for London rail London’s iconic St Pancras International has long carried the scent and noise of the age of steam and diesel. For decades, diesel trains and their exhaust lingered in the air around King’s Cross, and the area’s smoky ethos mirrored the city’s industrial past. Today, as new electric trains arrive…
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UK Electric Car Charger Rollout Slows as Investors Worry Over EV Adoption Pace
Introduction: A Slower Path to an All-Electric Future The United Kingdom’s progress in building a robust electric vehicle (EV) charging network faced renewed pressure in 2025, with investor concerns mounting about how quickly drivers will switch to cleaner battery-powered cars. New data indicate that while thousands of chargers are still being installed, the rate of…