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Estonian PPP GoSwift wins global Transport Award for smart border crossing point service; traffic queue management

Green Car Congress

The environment has benefitted both locally in terms of less waste, reduced noise and fewer exhaust fumes, as well as globally through less CO 2 emissions from idling vehicles. The mandatory pre-booking has also cut out illicit trade and eliminated the thriving black market for border crossing slots.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

Clean Fleet Report

and other nations have committed to mitigating their environmental impact by reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Eliminating emissions problems means finding renewable energy solutions with a minimal carbon footprint. These climate accords call for a 43% decline in emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.