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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

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Nissan began a field test of new mobility services as part of a partnership to promote future community building in Japan. The partnership agreement between three local governments and eight companies aims to develop new modes of transportation, and to promote the use of renewable energy, in the Hamadori area of Fukushima Prefecture.

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UC Davis study finds discontinuance rate of 21% for California PHEV adopters, 19% for BEV adopters

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of those that discontinued BEV ownership are unlikely to purchase a BEV in the future; 10.5% are likely to purchase one. This suggests households may not permanently discontinue BEV ownership; however, they are considerably less likely to purchase a BEV than households who continue with BEV ownership (83.7%

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

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From charging stations and battery manufacturers to renewable energy providers, the shift towards electric autos in India has the potential to revolutionize the transportation sector and create a plethora of new job opportunities. Overall, the current market trends indicate a promising future for electric autos in India.

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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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for federal testing, as is required for all new bus models that are purchased using federal funds. Freudenberg’s extensive experience in fuel cell technology was strengthened in 2018 with the purchase of a Munich-based fuel cell manufacturer. MCI will send its D45 CRTe LE CHARGE to Altoona, Pa., Fuel cells.

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Daimler Truck’s powertrain plants in Germany will produce electric drive components

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In the future, they will drive the global production of battery-electric and hydrogen-based drive systems in a production and technology network for electric drive components and battery systems, together with the sister plant in Detroit. Key components be manufactured at the powertrain plants in the future.

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ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

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Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

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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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