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Pune's Old Vehicles: Breathing Poison? 7 Lakh Cars Shorten Lives, Survey Reveals

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News18•27-02-2026, 10:59

Pune's Old Vehicles: Breathing Poison? 7 Lakh Cars Shorten Lives, Survey Reveals

•A shocking report reveals 7 lakh vehicles over 15 years old are major pollution sources in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
•ITDP India suggests banning old vehicles could increase residents' lifespan and significantly reduce pollution.
•Transportation accounts for 46% of PM 2.5 emissions, which increased by 91% between 2012 and 2019.
•Banning heavy diesel vehicles older than 15 years could reduce nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions by up to 70%.
•A proposal to ban over 7 lakh vehicles older than 15 years in Pune will be sent to the state government for approval.

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