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Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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With renewable power technologies well developed, delivering cleaner power to buildings and manufacturing, and driving the electrification of road transport present the clearest initial path for decarbonization. Speeding up this shift will be vital to meeting climate targets.

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Volvo Trucks to demonstrate Volvo VNR electric trucks in California in 2019; commercialize in NA in 2020

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The Volvo VNR Electric leverages the versatility of the new Volvo VNR series with a proven fully-electric powertrain, and represents a strategic stride toward a comprehensive electrified transport ecosystem.

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EIB awards €17M to QEV to advance zero emissions transport in developing countries

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In the Philippines, QEV recently equipped 10 new GET electric minibuses and converted numerous Jeepneys to use its fully-electric technology. The EIB funding will not only contribute to sustainable public mobility and tackling climate change, but will also support new jobs.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. The taxi and ride-hailing markets are best positioned to go fully electric first. Because of Uber drivers’ high mileage, the climate benefits of replacing a combustion car with an EV in this sector are even greater.

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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

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The team built an actual AI chatbot, which you can access yourself here , whose main goal is to push all sorts of EV myths and channel consumers seeking a cleaner option into buying one of Toyota’s gas-powered hybrids instead of an actual electric car.

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Every Volvo car launched from 2019 to have an electrified powertrain; “the end of the solely combustion engine-powered car”

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Volvo Cars announced that every Volvo it launches from 2019 on will have an electric motor, marking the historic end of cars that only have an internal combustion engine (ICE) and placing electrification at the core of its future business. It aims to have climate neutral manufacturing operations by 2025.

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Audi will phase out gas engines by 2033, reversing past stance of CEO

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Audi will now phase out gas engines by the year 2033, CEO Markus Duesmann announced at the Berlin Climate Conference earlier today. Through our innovative strength, we offer individuals sustainable and carbon-neutral mobility options,” Duesmann said at the Berlin Climate Conference.

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