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Industry & environmentalists tell EU the future of shipping fuel is green hydrogen and ammonia

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Green hydrogen and ammonia offer a clean future for the shipping and fuels industry. Shipping accounts for about 13% of greenhouse gas emissions from European transport. The EU must give them the investment certainty they need to flourish by requiring all ships carrying European trade to progressively make the switch.

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

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As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. Another notable environmental benefit of electric autos is their potential to mitigate climate change.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group introduces Green Carrier Certification as part of its sustainability roadmap

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Accordingly, in addition to electrification of the last mile and investment in alternative drives and fuels in its own fleet, another important lever is the scope of sustainable transport services provided by the Group's service partners.

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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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The report, A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport , finds that more than $1.5 Transportation is central to the social and economic activity of people across the world.

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Volvo Group launches first vehicle made of fossil-free steel

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With a commitment to be climate-neutral and achieve net zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, Volvo Group is on the path towards developing sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions of the future. Having the world´s first actual vehicle made using SSAB’s fossil-free steel is a true milestone.

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ITF: worldwide transport activity to double by 2050, emissions to rise 16% compared to 2015

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The report presents three main policy scenarios for the future of passenger and freight transport, and all transport modes. The scenarios include detailed projections for transport CO 2 emissions under different conditions, allowing an assessment of the potential impacts of future transport activity on climate change.

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Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON Group to form JV to install & operate European high-performance charging network; €500M investment

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The partners are committed to initiating and accelerating the necessary build-up of charging infrastructure for the increasing number of customers of electric vehicles in Europe and contribute to climate-neutral transportation in Europe by 2050. The JV creation is subject to regulatory approvals.

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