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T&E finds city e-truck charging could cut road freight emissions by 22% in 10 years; requires €28B for charging infrastructure

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The EU could slash truck carbon pollution by more than a fifth (22%) in a decade by requiring its main cities to have electric truck charging infrastructure, according to a new study released by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). Electric trucks are clean, cheaper to run and available today.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. It also proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.

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Volvo LX1 series hybrid wheel loader demonstrates 50% improvement in fuel efficiency; renewable diesel in the engine

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The LX1 is a series hybrid that incorporates a driveline that consists of electric drive motors mounted at the wheels, electric driven hydraulics, a battery energy storage system, a significantly smaller diesel engine (3-liter vs. 13-liter) and new machine architecture. Volvo provided matching funds for this technology demonstration project.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

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Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function. All you have to do to power it up is charge its batteries and you''re good to go! Electric energy produced by thermal, wind, hydro or solar power plants do not cause any pollution either.

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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In addition, other use cases/technologies are also under consideration including targeted battery storage to manage peak demand and ease grid loads, etc. Sites will be, on average, about 66 miles apart, with no more than 120 miles between stations, meaning many shorter range ZEVs available today will be able to use this network.

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IEA report calls for no investment in new fossil fuel supply and end to sales of ICE cars by 2035

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Most of the global reductions in CO 2 emissions between now and 2030 in the net zero pathway come from technologies readily available today. Progress in the areas of advanced batteries, electrolyzers for hydrogen, and direct air capture and storage can be particularly impactful. million a year.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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In this plan, Volkswagen and ARB prioritized ZEV infrastructure build-out in areas with high anticipated ZEV demand and around disadvantaged communities throughout California, noting the potential for significant decreases in air pollution as a result of this ZEV build-out.

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