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ABB providing two fast chargers for Scania buses in Östersund, Sweden

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ABB will provide two fast-chargers for Scania electric buses in Östersund, Sweden. Östersund was presented with the European Mobility Week Award in 2015 in recognition of the council’s work providing sustainable transport options in the city.

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Gotheburg expands ElectriCity with two more electric buses, other electric heavy-duty vehicles

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After two successful years with electric buses on route 55 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the partners in the ElectriCity venture have decided to expand electric bus operations in the city. The most noticeable result is bus route 55 where ten all-electric or partially electrified buses have been operating since 2015.

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Nevs signs framework agreement for 50% stake in transport vehicle manufacturing company in China; electric minivan to portfolio

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs) has signed a framework agreement on taking a 50% stake in Chinese transport vehicle manufacturing company New Long Ma ( NLM ). This deal broadens our product portfolio with an additional vehicle type which contribute to our vision of sustainable transport solutions.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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For example, President Obama has issued the United States the challenge of having one million plug-in hybrids on the road by the end of 2015—a goal which many keynote speakers supported but also identified significant barriers to achieving. Cervero believes Stockholm, Sweden and Curitiba, Brazil are two good examples of the TOD principle.

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