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ITF: worldwide transport activity to double by 2050, emissions to rise 16% compared to 2015

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According to the ITF Transport Outlook 2021 , the biennial flagship report of the International Transport Forum, a sister organization of the OECD, global transport activity will more than double by 2050, and traffic emissions will rise by 16% compared to 2015 even if existing commitments to decarbonize transport are fully implemented.

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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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The vehicles are 2015-2016 models, with battery technology that enables an everyday range of about 80-90 miles—suited for in-town driving, and enough for travel between Davis and Sacramento. We also want to learn how fleets can incorporate used electric vehicles, which are available at a lower price than newer generations.

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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

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On average, the D13TC engine delivers improved fuel efficiency of up to 11% compared to 2015 Volvo truck models. The new Turbo Compound engine improves emissions, reducing the overall carbon dioxide footprint while still maintaining high average transport speeds.

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Tesla makes ~$2.8B all-stock offer to acquire SolarCity

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per share, or a premium of approximately 21% to 30% over the recent closing price of SolarCity’s shares. In a blog post, Tesla management said that: Tesla’s mission has always been tied to sustainability. We seek to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transportation by offering increasingly affordable electric vehicles.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment. One of the key measures is the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme, launched in 2015.

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Study finds renewable natural gas could meet ~85% of current natural gas use in transport in California by 2020s; much higher volumes possible with right policies

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The team from the STEPS (Sustainable Transport Energy Pathways) Program, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, produced cost curves for California RNG using technical estimates of resource availability and technology performance. Those derivatives prices generally ranged from $2.80 per mmBTU and $4.15 13-307.

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XALT Energy, HED develop XBV telematics system for battery-electric powertrains

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XALT Energy began pursuing telematics system technology in 2015 as a means for tracking data on the performance of the premium Li-ion batteries it was supplying commercial vehicle manufacturers, said Casey Hourtienne, Telematics Manager, XALT Energy. —Casey Hourtienne. Additional customer value.

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