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UPS to deploy 35 ARRIVAL purpose-built lightweight electric delivery vans in London and Paris

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UPS is working with UK-based technology firm ARRIVAL to develop a pilot fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles (EVs) to be trialed in London and Paris. These features, combined with a highly advanced vehicle display provide the driver with an intelligent and connected vehicle. Earlier post.).

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe.

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Ford Sustainability Report details pilot program in South Africa to deliver health care, education

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The services will be accessed using enhanced mobility and connectivity technologies from Ford vehicles. Those challenges take us to remote areas where we can use advanced vehicle and connectivity technologies to change people’s lives and make the world a better place. —Bill Ford, executive chairman. Mobility and electrification.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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liter EcoBlue diesel with more powerful 185 PS variant, a segment-first diesel mild hybrid powertrain option, and advanced new connectivity and driver assistance features. Ford also announced major enhancements to the Transit Custom line-up, including an upgraded 2.0-liter

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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The growth of global industrialization, increasing demand on energy resources and rising carbon emissions are deepening the need for energy infrastructure that is increasingly green, distributed, flexible, and resilient. Increasingly, wind and solar are replacing fossil fuels as our principle source of energy. Earlier post.).

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The environmental impact of electric cars

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This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. The UK also hopes to connect more and more EVs to the electricity grid to share power at peak times, in something called vehicle to grid charging (V2G). That’s why the UK Government has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.

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Charley Boorman: myenergi HQ

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The smart electric vehicle charger is now situated comfortably in Charley’s eco home in London. He has just returned from his latest global adventure through South and Central America up to Los Angeles on his electric motorbike for his new TV show ‘The Long Way Up’. says Boorman. Charley Boorman arriving at the myenergi HQ.