The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is cracking down on tailpipe emissions and has proposed strict rules to reduce them. This comes as a wake-up call for Elon Musk, who was recently given an ultimatum by the EPA to take action or face penalties.
Meanwhile, Careem, a ride-hailing service based in the Middle East, has announced that it received $400 million in funding for its new “super app.” The money will be used to spin out a startup focused on transportation technology and services.
This news is of particular interest because it shows how companies are investing heavily in transportation innovation even as governments around the world work towards reducing emissions from vehicles. It also demonstrates that Careem’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond just their operations; they’re actively working towards creating solutions that can help make cities more sustainable overall.
As The Station continues its coverage of this developing story each week we’ll keep you updated with any new developments related to these topics: government regulations aimed at reducing vehicle emissions; investments into sustainable transportation technologies; and Careem’s efforts toward making cities greener through their super app initiative.
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