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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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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

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Nissan began a field test of new mobility services as part of a partnership to promote future community building in Japan. The partnership agreement between three local governments and eight companies aims to develop new modes of transportation, and to promote the use of renewable energy, in the Hamadori area of Fukushima Prefecture.

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How Building Codes Influence EV Charging

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In the fast-paced world of electric vehicles (EVs), the role of building codes in shaping the infrastructure for EV charging cannot be overlooked. As EV adoption continues to surge, it becomes crucial for property owners, developers, and EV drivers to understand the impact of building codes on EV charging networks.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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billion for Science, $272 million above the FY 2015 Enacted level, to continue to lead basic research in the physical sciences and develop and operate cutting-edge scientific user facilities while strengthening the connection between advances in fundamental science and technology innovation. Sustainable transportation.

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Volvo Trucks receives order of 50 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks for WattEV’s Truck-as-a-Service start-up

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To support its TaaS model, WattEV is building a public network of heavy-duty battery-electric truck charging depots to service major transportation corridors, connecting shipping ports with freight distribution centers and warehouse locations.

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Volvo partnership will recycle EV batteries into energy storage

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As the world transitions to sustainable transportation through electric vehicles (EVs), some are considering ways to reduce EV battery waste. Volvo is partnering with battery recycler Connected Energy to give EV batteries a second life as battery energy storage systems (BESS), as detailed in a press release on Wednesday.

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Celebrating Earth Month: Driving Toward a Greener, Cleaner Future

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And that presents a tremendous opportunity for charging businesses right now, who will have to build 1 million charge ports by 2030. Only 2-3% of cars on the road are EVs and yet, EV Connect’s customers have already had a tremendous environmental impact: Reducing 100M gallons gas 4.18 Also, the environmental impact will be massive.

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