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UN Sustainable Transport Conference calls for accelerated action to achieve net-zero emissions

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The Second UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded with a call to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable transport that would result in major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and in improving the lives of millions of people. Connectivity is also an issue.

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Tennessee DEC announces Sustainable Transportation Awards and Forum

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According to the US Energy Information Administration, transportation accounts for nearly 30 percent of Tennessee’s end-use energy consumption. According to the US Energy Information Administration, transportation accounts for nearly 30 percent of Tennessee’s end-use energy consumption. —Bob Martineau. infrastructure development.

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German transportation major FlixBus enters India – ET Auto

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The company promises to transform intercity passenger transportation in the country with convenient traveling at a competitive price and the best-in-class safety standards. The routes will include 59 stops and more than 200 connections in total, a company release said.

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Ford’s ride-sharing commuter shuttle service Chariot launches first European routes to serve companies and campuses

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Chariot, which began operating in London earlier this year, is a ride-sharing minibus service that connects commuters living and working in areas underserved by public transport with nearby transit hubs. Now, Chariot is expanding its focus to serve companies and out-of-town campuses where access by public transport can be difficult.

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Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in EV charging software company Driivz

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Driivz technology also helps EVgo maintain charger reliability and availability with proactive issue detection and remote resolution. There is a significant and growing interest in electric vehicles and machines among Volvo Group customers, which is speeding up the transition to more sustainable transport.

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Driving Your City Forward With Clean Electric Public Transportation

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Transportation in the U.S. In many American cities, mass transit opportunities are far behind what’s available in other parts of the world. According to the American Public Transit Association, Americans took nearly 10 billion trips via public transportation in 2019. is undeniably car-driven.

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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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BMW is providing the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis with ten battery-electric, BMW i3 models for 18 months. Eight of the pre-owned vehicles will be available soon for UC Davis faculty and staff to rent through the campus’s UC Drive program, which is managed by the Fleet Services department. —Dahlia Garas.

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