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Sustainable Transport - Advantages of Public Transport

Sat, 25/09/2021 - 19:33
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Contrary to popular myth, buses do not congest our roads. They move more people while utilising less resources like fuel and space. Plus they are also affordable. Isn't time we took the bus?

#sustainablemobility #urbanmobilityindia #publictransport 

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E-bikes: Mileage friendly

Fri, 24/09/2021 - 20:38
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The cost of charging your battery at home is estimated at Rs 6 - 7 per unit. The full charge for a 40 kWh battery will therefore cost Rs 250, taking about 6-8 hours to charge fully. On a full charge, a 40 kWh battery installed in leading EVs may give ranges of 350-400 km. In a home charge infrastructure, the cost of operating the electric vehicle will be less than Rs 1 per kilometre.

#ElectricVehicles #Eikes #RenewableEnergy

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Press Release: Uptake of Solar Agriculture Pumpsets in Tamil Nadu

Fri, 24/09/2021 - 18:47
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In order to bring in the voices of farmers, solar developers & experts of the solar agriculture industry and identify gaps & opportunities for solarising agriculture in TN, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) in association with South Indian Chamber of Commerce India (SICCI) organised a webinar as part of the Climate Voices Tamil N

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Road Safety - Seatbelt Compliance

Fri, 24/09/2021 - 12:15
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A study on helmet and seatbelt compliance in Chennai by CAG found that passenger safety is often overlooked when it comes to wearing seatbelts. The state government can aim at increasing seat belt compliance by implementing MVAA. https://bit.ly/3lJH4pj

#RoadSafety #SafeRoadIndia #MVAA

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Indoor Air Pollution - Dry Cleaners

Thu, 23/09/2021 - 15:59
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Did you know? The toxic chemical #Perchloroethylene used by dry cleaners remains on clothes even after they have been washed. Do wash your clothes for a second time in order to rinse away the chemicals. #AirPollution #RightToCleanAir #KnowYourAir

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E-bikes: Benefits of electric vehicles

Wed, 22/09/2021 - 18:30
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Electric vehicles have a lower center of gravity than conventional vehicles because the motor is smaller than engines and the weight of the batteries is uniformly distributed. This results in better handling, responsiveness, and a comfortable ride.

#ElectricVehicles #Eikes #RenewableEnergy

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Road Safety - Helmet Compliance

Wed, 22/09/2021 - 12:08
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A study on helmet and seatbelt compliance in Chennai by CAG found a majority of people supported increase in penalties and effective enforcements through e-challans as per the MVAA 2019. They consider it the way forward to curb negligence in wearing safety gear. https://bit.ly/3lJH4pj

#RoadSafety #SafeRoadIndia #MVAA

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