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ACEA: electric buses made up 4% of new bus registrations in Europe in 2019

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These hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) held a market share of 4.8%. However, nearly all registrations were concentrated in just six countries: Germany (454 units), Spain (427), Belgium (371), Italy (255), France (210) and the Netherlands (125). Overall in 2019, 1,918 hybrid buses were registered across the European Union, or 59.7%

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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

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Using its “Rolling Laboratory” approach, UPS deploys approximately 9,300 low-emission vehicles worldwide to determine what alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles work best in various routes and duty cycles. In Washington, UPS uses 10 electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

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UPS launches delivery eBike in Pittsburgh

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The electrically-assisted tricycle will help reduce carbon emissions in addition to traffic, noise and air quality challenges in Pittsburgh. The deployment is part of UPS’s Cycle Solutions and the company’s Rolling Laboratory, which tests alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles.

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Oil companies “break the circle”! Total Energy to build tens of thousands of charging piles in China

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According to the plan, the company will focus on developing electric vehicle high-power charging infrastructure and services in Hubei Province, and install and operate more than 11,000 high-power charging piles by 2025. The ban on the sale of fuel vehicles is essentially not the car, but the way the car uses energy.

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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In 2005, less than 30% of the vehicles purchased had four-cylinder engines, and in 2012, nearly half of those purchased had four cylinders. Increasing mileage performance is also reflected the growing sales of hybrid and electric vehicles, which have doubled in sales during the past four years to over half a million vehicles.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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Finally, in the fall, we announced the rebrand of Blue Corner into Blink Charging Belgium. The North American electric vehicle industry made a monumental shift in the summer of 2023, and Blink is proud to respond with our state-of-the-art charging stations.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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The 226 miles of all-electric driving range for the C40 Recharge will work perfectly well for commuters, especially those who charge at home every night, and those taking relatively close-to-home trips. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews.