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Celebrating Earth Month: Driving Toward a Greener, Cleaner Future

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As we celebrate Earth Month , it's crucial to recognize the importance of environmental sustainability and the role that each of us plays in creating a greener future. And that presents a tremendous opportunity for charging businesses right now, who will have to build 1 million charge ports by 2030. Here’s what the future holds for us.

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Volvo Trucks presents Vera autonomous electric vehicle for future transport solutions

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Vera is controlled and monitored via a cloud-based service, and has the potential to make transportation safer, cleaner and more efficient. Volvo Trucks’ Vera future transport solution is intended to be used for regular and repetitive tasks characterized by relatively short distances, large volumes of goods and high delivery precision.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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

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This growing trend not only benefits the environment but also presents an enormous opportunity for businesses associated with the EV ecosystem. As the demand for electric autos continues to rise, it’s clear that India is driving full-speed towards a sustainable future, setting an inspiring example for other nations to follow.

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Green Motorsports: IndyCar Switches to Cleaner Cars & Fuel

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KERS is where kinetic energy, which is present in the waste heat created by the car’s braking process, is stored and converted into power that can be called upon to boost acceleration. While this is more environmentally friendly than a hybrid engine, don’t expect this technology to be the preferred propulsion system in the near future.

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EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

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The Joint Research Center (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, has released a report exploring the future of road transport, given the advent of automated, connected, low-carbon and shared mobility. —Biagio Ciuffo, lead author.

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Argonne VERIFI researchers applying GSA to investigate combustion engine parameters; seeking cleaner and more efficient engines

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By gaining a better understanding of how these parameter uncertainties affect outcomes, the VERIFI researchers, along with colleagues at the University of Connecticut, are seeking to create cleaner and more efficient engines. There are lots of unknowns that are involved.

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