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sennder and Cabot Corporation complete one of Europe’s first cross-border transportations using a heavy-duty electric truck

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sennder, Europe’s leading digital road freight forwarder and Cabot Corporation, a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, transported one of Europe’s first zero-emission cross-border heavy duty loads. The pilot project was conducted to test the long-term capabilities of 40+ tonne electric trucks.

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Sustainable Transport Awards open for nominees

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Sustainable transport initiatives from across the UK, France and Belgium will battle it out to win at the 2014 Eurostar Ashden Awards for the chance to be honoured for their achievements and a share of £30,000 in prize money. Entries for the 2014 Eurostar Ashden Awards for Sustainable Travel are[.]. Green credentials'

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Alstom demonstrates fully autonomous driving of a shunting locomotive in the Netherlands

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Through digitalization, we will accelerate the transition towards more efficient, seamless, and sustainable transport systems. The Group has carried out successful ATO tests in France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK. Alstom is leading the development of ATO systems in the railway sector.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group introduces Green Carrier Certification as part of its sustainability roadmap

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Accordingly, in addition to electrification of the last mile and investment in alternative drives and fuels in its own fleet, another important lever is the scope of sustainable transport services provided by the Group's service partners.

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Scania and European Gigafactory developer Northvolt partner for heavy vehicle electrification

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Different transport application will require different electric powertrains. We aim to make it easy for customers to select sustainable transport solutions. Electrification will play a key part in the shift to a fossil free transport system. Earlier post.).

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H2-Share hydrogen-powered heavy-duty rigid truck starts trials in the Netherlands; mobile refueler

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This gives our customers and us valuable knowledge on zero-emission transport solutions and will help us in taking the next steps towards more sustainable transport. The aim is to demonstrate the truck and the mobile refueling station at 6 locations in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France.

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DHL Freight pilots first LNG truck with mega trailer in Germany in partnership with BMW

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The increase in fuel efficiency and proven reduction of harmful emissions that comes with using natural gas help to make long-distance road transport more sustainable. DHL Freight has gained initial experience with LNG trucks in Belgium. —Uwe Brinks, CEO DHL Freight.

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