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Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON Group to form JV to install & operate European high-performance charging network; €500M investment

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Leading commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON Group have signed a binding agreement to create a joint venture (JV) to install and to operate a high-performance public charging network for battery-electric, heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. —Christian Levin, CEO TRATON Group.

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Empowering India’s Green Agenda | Autocar Professional

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Embracing the urgent call to combat climate change, India has set an ambitious timeline for Net Zero transition. With over three million EVs already on the roads, India stands at the forefront of the global shift to sustainable transportation. lakh crore from its crude oil import bills.

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Study concludes no one strategy sufficient for targeted GHG reduction from LDVs; positive combinatorial effects

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After considering a wide range of possible strategies to reduce light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions, a team from Carnegie Mellon University, RAND Corporation and the University of Toronto has concluded that no one strategy will be sufficient to meet GHG emissions reduction goals to avoid climate change. —Mashayekh et al.

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Oxford University Study Finds Downscaling of Vehicle Size and Weight the Best Way to Reduce Transport GHG Emissions in the Short Term

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An efficient mobility model for the future must take into account the true costs of transport and its regulatory framework needs to create incentives for people to make sustainable transport choices. The report identifies a number of myths surrounding low-carbon road transport: “Diesel cars are highly polluting.

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

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As concerns about climate change and air pollution continue to grow, more and more people are turning to EVs as a clean and sustainable transportation option. In recent years, we have seen significant advancements in battery technology, which has led to longer range and faster charging times for EVs.

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BYD lands largest ever electric bus order in Finland; 106 buses for Nobina

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The new 50-foot model from BYD offers a 47+3 seating capacity and delivers a single-charge range of 400km (approximately 250 miles) under test conditions. The figures make a significant contribution to helping reverse climate change, and highlight BYD’s and Nobina’s commitment to delivering a sustainable transport solution.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) , which is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs to fight climate change, is among the agencies that are helping push the transition to sustainable transportation. Insights from CA’s Clean Air Protectors.

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