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Volvo Trucks presents heavy-duty electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional transport

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To increase demand for electrified trucks, the charging infrastructure needs to be rapidly expanded, while stronger financial incentives must be created for hauliers who act as pioneers by choosing new vehicles with a lower environmental and climate footprint. —Lars Mårtensson, Director Environment and Innovation, Volvo Trucks.

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Volvo Trucks to begin selling all-electric trucks in North America in 2020

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million to SCAQMD for the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project. We are convinced that electrified truck transport will be a key driver of sustainable transports, and we’re proud to contribute the Volvo Group’s expertise to this innovative public-private partnership.

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Gotheburg expands ElectriCity with two more electric buses, other electric heavy-duty vehicles

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Tomorrow's quiet vehicles emitting no exhaust gases will make the city even more appealing for people to live in, work in and enjoy. —Stefan Eglinger, Director of Urban Transport Administration, City of Gothenburg. Among much else, new charging stations will be built at Eriksbergstorget and Sahlgrenska Hospital.

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EEA report suggests road charges for heavy-duty goods vehicles should reflect varied health effects of pollution in different countries

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A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests that new road charges for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs or lorries) should reflect the varied health effects of traffic pollution in different European countries. This means charges should be much higher in some countries compared to others, according to the (EEA).

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