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T&E: Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands lead deployments of zero-emission buses in Europe

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Denmark leads the way when it comes to putting zero-emission urban buses on the streets in Europe, with 78% of new vehicles being electric, according to the latest data from green NGO Transport & Environment. In Luxembourg and the Netherlands about two-thirds of new buses were zero-emissions.

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Volvo Cars successfully places first green bond, raises €500M

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The proceeds of the bond will be used to fund the design, development and manufacturing of fully electric cars in line with the company’s recently established Green Finance Framework. The settlement date is expected to be 7 October 2020 and the bonds will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

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Electric trucks and buses show massive sales growth in Europe – Charged EVs

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The market share of fully electric trucks and buses is growing at an impressive pace in Europe, according to a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). of Australia’s bus fleet is electric). of Australia’s bus fleet is electric). The Ford E-Transit is the leading zero-emission model.

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SAIC introduces large electric panel van in Europe: Maxus EV80

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The Maxus EV80 van has become the first fully electric large panel van on European roads, ahead of the brand’s full launch in 2019. The two EV80 variants feature a competitive level of standard specification, including (depending on variant) rear parking sensors, air conditioning, and heated electrically adjustable side mirrors.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

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Hundreds of charging stations for electric vehicles dot Utrecht’s urban landscape in the Netherlands like little electric mushrooms. Given the rapid uptake of electric vehicles, many people are thinking hard about how to make the best use of all that rolling battery power. This is good for the grid.

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BMW eDrive Zones for PHEVs now available in 138 European cities

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In an eDrive Zone, BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) automatically switch to all-electric driving mode upon entering inner city areas. The automated eDrive feature is available as standard in many existing and all future BMW plug-in hybrids. Meanwhile, an additional 35% switch to electric driving mode using the eZone function.

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Arrival and Uber to collaborate on EV for ride-hailing industry; based on Small Vehicle Platform

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Commercial electric vehicle company Arrival is partnering with Uber to develop an affordable, purpose-built electric vehicle (EV) for ride-hailing drivers. Uber has committed to becoming a fully electric mobility platform in London by 2025 and by 2030 across North America and Europe. So far in London, more than 3.5

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