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Volvo and Danfoss introduce first 24-hour e-truck fleet

Green Car Congress

Since Danfoss has signed Power Purchase Agreements for its sites in Denmark, a substantial part of the power will be sustainable. The partnership between Volvo Trucks and Danfoss is the culmination of a wider strategic collaboration between Volvo Trucks and Danfoss to pioneer electric sustainable transport operations.

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

Green Car Congress

On 8 April 2019 the Mayor of London launched the ULEZ in central London. The evaluation survey of the Mayor’s Car and Motorcycle Scrappage Scheme shows it reduced vehicle ownership, with survey respondents also reporting a decrease in car travel and an increase in walking, cycling and public transport use.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

Get Electric Vehicle

Purchase Incentives One of the significant differences between EVs and conventional vehicles lies in the purchase incentives offered by the Indian government. The FAME II scheme, introduced in 2019, focuses on supporting electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers used for commercial purposes.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. The cost to charge an electric vehicle is significantly less than purchasing diesel or gasoline.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

It provided subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles and supported the deployment of electric buses and charging stations. By facilitating access to charging facilities and promoting innovative solutions like battery swapping, the government aims to accelerate the transition towards clean and sustainable transportation.

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. In a few short years the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt moved us closer to that vision becoming reality.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

There needs to be a massive uptake in active and public transport, as well as the provision of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), changes to urban development, and the way we work. Affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable transport choices should be available for all New Zealanders. Less travel and mode shift are essential.

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