Electric Vehicles Can Lower Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds
According to a recent study conducted by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), India can slash emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by 76% in the next eight years by swapping all two- and three-wheelers with electric vehicles and all diesel-fuelled ones with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
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- Objective: The study focussed on finding the best solution for cleaner air. The scientists evaluated how different potential solutions or scenarios could improve air quality in the future.
- The team documented the scale and quantity of air pollution from different vehicle sources over the past decade.
- Projections: The team looked at ....
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