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Euro Parliament Transport Committee backs draft directive mandating expansion of alternative fuel stations; grandfathering CHAdeMO

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Minimum number of publicly-accessible recharging points for electric vehicles in each member state. The draft rules aim to reduce dependence on oil and boost take-up of alternative fuels, so as to help achieve a 60% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2050. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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Essential Tips for Successful Vehicle Fleet Management

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Integrating Alternative Fuel and Green Initiatives As environmental concerns and sustainability become increasingly important, fleet managers can embrace alternative fuel options and green initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint and operational costs.

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EV Charging Networks Aren't Making Money

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But they likewise cannot become as useful as combustion-engine vehicles without the ability to recharge quickly on the go — hence the nationwide push to build more dedicated charging points. One of the best features possessed by electric cars is their ability to recoup range while parked in the garage.

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Why Hotels Should Install Electric Vehicle Chargers for the Holidays

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Federal initiatives like NEVI are strategically placing DC fast chargers every 50 miles along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. These units can recharge an EV battery in four to eight hours, influenced by factors such as charger power and the initial battery charge level.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3