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Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

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Depending on future development, this could rise to 15% by 2050, according to a 2016 study by the Danish Shipowner’s Association (DSA) and UCL Energy Institute. The yet to come electric truck is expected to be able to carry max 2 TEU and is projected to run 800 km per charging. of global CO2 emissions.

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Government of Canada to develop a national Zero-Emissions Vehicle strategy by 2018

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Under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change , federal, provincial and territorial governments committed to work with industry and stakeholders to develop a Canada-wide ZEV strategy by 2018. ZEVs offer the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly from the light-duty vehicle sector.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. Charging is a key barrier for the uptake of EVs by professional drivers.

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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Our new e-tug will be able to do three to four shipping moves on a full charge, or around three to four hours work (one shipping move takes an hour on average). A fast charge will take about two hours. Ports of Auckland first started looking for a battery-powered tug in 2016. This is just what we need.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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Our RAV4 EV had a range of only 103 miles per charge and had no fast charging mode, so when Tesla announced their 310 mile range Model 3 in 2016 and its $35,000 price. The first Bolt displayed at the annual National Drive Electric Event in 2016 in Los Angeles. The Bolt debuts at the 2016 LA Car Show.

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. Canada is currently completing a mid-term review of its light duty vehicle regulations.

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Extreme E – Team xite & myenergi

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myenergi becomes first EV charging brand to sponsor an Extreme E team. myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charging device, has partnered with the Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Team as principal sponsor for the 2021 Extreme E season. myenergi partners with Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Extreme E team. Christine Giampaoli Zonca.