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Volvo Trucks to demonstrate Volvo VNR electric trucks in California in 2019; commercialize in NA in 2020

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Sister company Volvo Buses has sold more than 4,000 electrified buses since 2010. Cleaner, quieter, fully-electric commercial transport also creates opportunities for expanded morning and late-night operations, helping cut traffic congestion during peak hours. —Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America.

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Brazil to Increase Mandatory Biodiesel Blend to 5% in 2010; Mandatory Emissions Testing for Vehicles

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Effective January 2010, Brazilian diesel fuel vehicles will be required to run on a 5% biodiesel blend, up from 4% at present. billion liters (634 million gallons) in 2010. Our urban areas and highways will have cleaner fuel, which also creates jobs and generates income to the poor through family farming. Emissions testing.

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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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This new development plan also represents the next step for Hyundai Motor Group toward realizing a cleaner environment via advanced eco-friendly vehicles. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter) NEXO leads Hyundai Motor’s plans in development of zero-emission vehicles. The NEXO is Hyundai’s flagship vehicle and improves upon the Tucson FCEV.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. —Environment Secretary Gove. Cleaner fuels and stoves produce less smoke, less soot and more heat. These proposals are in addition to the government’s £3.5-billion billion (US$4.7-billion)

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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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Improvements in governance and the development of innovative mobility solutions will be crucial to ensure that the future of transport is cleaner, safer and more equitable than its car-centerd present. The growth in road passenger transport is estimated at 16% during 2010-2030 and at 30% for 2010-2050.

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12 natural gas Ford Transit Taxis to enter service in Chicago

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According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in 30 to 40% less greenhouse gas emissions. The first taxi was delivered to Boston Cab Dispatch in December 2010. The standard Ford Transit Connect—2010 North American Truck of the Year—features a 2.0-liter

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Canada moves forward with regulations for 2% renewable fuel content in diesel fuel and heating oil

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After positive results, we are moving forward with this requirement which will result in further reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately in cleaner air for all Canadians. —Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment. Canada’s Renewable Fuels Regulations were published on 1 September 2010.

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