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Rail is the greenest form of transport. But an estimated 29 per cent of Britain’s current fleet is solely run on diesel fuel, further contributing to climate change. Battery bi-mode trains can replace ageing diesel fleets for train operators. We have reviewed routes across the country and identified strategic points along these routes where discontinuous...

Many cruise companies are touting their green credentials. But can cruise ships ever be sustainable? To read this BBC report click here.

Bicycles are widely recognized as an effective solution for reducing short-distance trip-related climate impacts and addressing sedentary lifestyle-caused chronic diseases. Yet, the historical patterns of global bicycle production, trade, stock, and use remain poorly characterized, preventing thorough investigation of its role in sustainable road transport transition. Here, based on a dynamic model and various data...

A new study from researchers at the University of Southern Denmark has determined what we already knew— cycling is much better for the environment than driving conventional internal combustion vehicles. The study took a look at the bike-loving Dutch, and quantified just how much global carbon emissions would drop if everyone hopped on their bike...

Although it carries no legal force, cycling advocates have greeted an undertaking by governments and MEPs to make Europe a more bike friendly place as an important recognition of the health and environmental benefits and a milestone in EU transport policy. Cycling is “one of the most sustainable, healthy and efficient” ways to cut greenhouse...

We need public transport, not cities filled with electric cars. The plan to promote the use of electric cars to reduce transport’s CO2 emissions has proved to be a complete failure in Europe. This is clearly shown by the statistics on the changes in the total number of cars and the number of pure electric...

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In Ghana locally made electric bikes are being made for the locals - at an affordable price. Check out their website here