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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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During the trial, 75% of the fleet’s mileage in Central London and 49% in Greater London was completed using pure electric power. We also know that businesses still have legitimate concerns about the range of fully-electric vehicles, as well as their cost-effectiveness and reliability.

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Canada’s only privately-funded electric vehicle incentive is helping car buyers make the switch

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Ontario’s Used Electric Vehicle (EV) Incentive Program has been extended. Through this program, Ontario drivers qualify for $1,000 toward the purchase of a used fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. used-electric-vehicles or contact usedEVincentive@plugndrive.ca.

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Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries

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In fact, Volvo’s last diesel-powered car rolled off the production line last month as the automaker looks toward a cleaner future. Volvo sold over 113,000 fully electric vehicles in 2023, up 70% compared to 2022. More importantly, fully electric vehicles accounted for 23% of total sales.

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Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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According to the most recent GHG inventory from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US GHG emissions in 2019 (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector) were 13% below 2005 levels. In 2019, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,558 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MMT CO 2 Eq.),

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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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Workhorse claims these vehicles provide nearly 400% fuel efficiency improvement as well as optimum energy efficiency, vehicle performance and a better driver experience. Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London.

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EIB awards €17M to QEV to advance zero emissions transport in developing countries

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The funding will boost the company’s development of electric powertrains for small urban transport vehicles, electric racing technologies, fast charging systems, and electric vehicles (EVs). In Manila alone, Jeepney’s produce 3,654 tons of CO 2 per day.

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UPS to deploy 35 ARRIVAL purpose-built lightweight electric delivery vans in London and Paris

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These features, combined with a highly advanced vehicle display provide the driver with an intelligent and connected vehicle. UPS is working with ARRIVAL here in the UK because their smart electric vehicles are helping to reduce dependency on fossil fuel. We are helping to drive demand for these disruptive technologies.

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