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Volvo Trucks presents heavy-duty electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional transport

Green Car Congress

To increase demand for electrified trucks, the charging infrastructure needs to be rapidly expanded, while stronger financial incentives must be created for hauliers who act as pioneers by choosing new vehicles with a lower environmental and climate footprint. —Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks. —Lars Mårtensson.

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Volvo Trucks to begin selling all-electric trucks in North America in 2020

Green Car Congress

Volvo LIGHTS is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities. —Claes Nilsson, President of Volvo Trucks.

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Intangles Lab launches Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) technology – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Intangles’ new DPF solution leverages advanced AI algorithms to offer predictive alerts on the need for DPF regeneration—effectively preventing the adverse effects of exhaust back pressure. “Our focus has always been on the practical application of advanced technologies to solve real-world problems. .

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

Green Car Congress

If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. OP engines utilize direct injection after ports closure to avoid the risk of fuel short circuiting out the exhaust. Achates Power is backed by the Oil and Gas Climate Investments and other investors. Fuel Injection.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

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The last three tries were quite exhausting, and by the third driving test, the Model 3 owner stated that some DMV staff were already irate. In a later message, the Professor’s wife stated that her husband would most definitely try to get his driver’s license once more, though they would probably wait some time before trying again.

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