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MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future suggests widespread autonomous driving at least a decade away

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The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future has released a new research brief examining the future of autonomous vehicles. Expansion will likely be gradual and will happen region-by-region in specific categories of transportation, resulting in wide variations in availability across the country.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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A team of researchers in China suggest that, in the context of promoting the use of clean fuel vehicles and increasing vehicle fuel efficiency, CO 2 emissions of China’s urban passenger transport sector could reach a peak of 225 MtCO 2 in 2030. A paper on their study appears in the journal Energy Policy.

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Motor vehicles and component parts sector employment in US grew by 3% from 2017 to 2018

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Motor Vehicles and Component Parts employers are defined as any firms that contribute to the manufacture, wholesale distribution, transport, and repair and maintenance of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric, natural gas, hydrogen and fuel cell, or other vehicle technologies. Energy and Employment Report, 2019.

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J.D. Power: Consumer sentiment on future mobility technologies lags far behind automakers plans

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Consumer confidence in future mobility technologies lags far behind automakers’ plans to bring self-driving and battery-electric vehicles to the marketplace, according to the J.D. Lack of knowledge is a huge roadblock for future adoption. Power 2020 Q1 Mobility Confidence Index Study fueled by SurveyMonkey Audience.

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Solaris to deliver 14 bi-articulated 24m electric buses to Tide Bus Danmark

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The bi-articulated Solaris e-buses will be deployed for passenger transport in Aalborg, a Danish city in North Jutland. I am convinced that our collaboration with Tide Bus Danmark will open up a new chapter in our activities and support sustainable urban transport.

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bp acquires EV fleet charging provider AMPLY Power; first major step into electrification in the US

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By 2030, bp aims to nearly double earnings from its global convenience and mobility businesses—increasing from around $5 billion in 2019—while delivering returns in the range of 15-20%. During this time, bp plans to grow its global network of EV charging points from around 11,000 today to more than 70,000.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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Further model ranges will follow, starting in 2019. The eVito will be followed in 2019 by the eSprinter. The commercial model ranges with electric drive will thus cover all requirements from people moving to goods transport. Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer electric drive options on all its commercial van model lines.

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