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Top 15 Green Transportation Solutions and the Global Leaders in Sustainable Mobility In the quest for a more sustainable and eco-friendly future, the transportation sector is undergoing a significant transformation. Green transportation solutions have emerged as game-changers, offering cleaner, more efficient, and often more cost-effective alternatives to traditional modes of travel. In this article, we'll explore the top 15 green transportation solutions and highlight the countries that are excelling in adopting and promoting these sustainable options, backed by statistics. 1. Electric Bicycles (E-Bikes) Electric bicycles, or E-bikes, have taken the world by storm. They offer an eco-friendly way to commute and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. E-bikes are particularly popular in China, where approximately 32 million units were sold in 2020. The Netherlands is another leader in E-bike adoption, with over 2 million units. 2. Electric Scooters Electric scooters prov…

Nissan today broke ground on the project that brings Nissan LEAF production to the United States. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction on a manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn., that will produce the lithium-ion batteries that power the Nissan LEAF zero-emission vehicle. The all-electric Nissan LEAF will be produced at Nissan's vehicle assembly facility in Smyrna beginning in 2012. Nissan LEAF and battery production will create up to 1,300 jobs when the plants are operating at full capacity. The battery plant, one of the largest vehicle battery manufacturing plants in North America at 1.3 million square feet at full capacity, will be capable of producing 200,000 advanced-technology batteries annually. It will be located adjacent to the vehicle assembly plant, which will be retooled to accommodate production of Nissan LEAF and will be capable of producing 150,000 electric cars annually. "Nissan is committed to affordable, susta…