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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … —COP 26 Declaration. Unilever; Vattenfall; Zenith; Zurich.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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A plan is necessary to provide certainty to business and consumers that a future transport system will be affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable. Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. This is very true when it comes to the shift towards e-mobility.

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Ford targeting highly autonomous vehicle for ride-sharing in 2021; new tech company investments, staffing up in Silicon Valley

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This year, Ford will triple its autonomous vehicle test fleet to be the largest test fleet of any automaker—bringing the number to about 30 self-driving Fusion Hybrid sedans on the roads in California, Arizona and Michigan, with plans to triple it again next year. —Mark Fields, Ford president and CEO.

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Renault and Better Place partner in Australia to launch Fluence Z.E. with switchable battery in 2012

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earlier post ), into Australia, and Better Place will provide the electric car charging network and services that make the car more convenient and affordable for the mass market. is targeting both private motorists and fleet operators who are looking for a vehicle that is both economical to run and more respectful of the environment.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 2: Electric Vehicles

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Renault will begin selling affordable mass-production electric vehicles in 2011 ( earlier post ); the Alliance is aiming to be the market leader in sales of mass market Zero-Emission (during road use) vehicles. In Israel, Better Place is currently putting a network of such stations into place. Kangoo Express Z.E.