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UN Secretary-General assembles high-level advisory group on sustainable transport

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The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has formed a 12-member advisory group charged with promoting sustainable transport systems to further growth and development while protecting the environment and limiting the impact on climate change.

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sennder and Cabot Corporation complete one of Europe’s first cross-border transportations using a heavy-duty electric truck

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It ran entirely on electricity, with one charge taking place on the way to the destination and another when returning to base. Each charge took approximately 80 minutes and occurred in the Netherlands, a country with one of the densest charging networks in the world.

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3 EV Charging Station Business Models for 2023

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Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of the benefits of sustainable transportation. However, the lack of charging infrastructure remains a major barrier to wider EV adoption. Public Charging Stations Public charging stations are the most commonly known EV charging stations.

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ASKO deploys two Scania battery-electric distribution trucks in Norway

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The two trucks that will go into ASKO’s operations have a battery capacity of 165 kWh, giving them a range of 120 km (75 miles), and are charged by 130 kW cable charging. In the long run, electrification will be key to achieving a sustainable transport system for heavy vehicles as well.

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How EV Charging Supports Healthcare Facilities

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Paid EV charging offers another opportunity for healthcare facilities to generate an additional modest revenue stream and encourage EV drivers to park at your facility. Savings for Fleets Not only can EV charging stations help you generate revenue, but they can also support cost-saving fleet electrification programs.

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EV Charging Infrastructure Design & Installation Recommendations | EV Basics

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity across the world as people become more conscious about the impact of their daily actions on the environment. With the increasing number of EVs on the road, the demand for EV charging infrastructure is also increasing. Ensure that the charging stations are well-maintained.

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Bharat Petroleum installs Eastern India’s first EV fast charging corridors

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The Sambalpur-Arjunda and Sambalpur-Raipur-Nagpur roads now have the first EV rapid charging corridor in Eastern India, per Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) authorities. Along the Sambalpur-Arjunda and Sambalpur-Raipur-Nagpur routes, the BPCL installed 19 EV charging stations in its fuel stations. How does it work?