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Volkswagen to invest ~$18B in China through 2022 on e-mobility, autonomy, digitalization, mobility services; new JAC-VW electric SUV

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Volkswagen is due to introduce ten fully electric models by 2023 in this major market alone, with plans in place to produce and sell a total of around 650,000 fully electric cars in China in 2025. We are accelerating to make mobility cleaner, safer and more intelligent to really improve people’s lives.

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Volvo Buses and Singapore University NTU demo world’s first full size autonomous electric bus

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This is Volvo’s first autonomous fully electric bus in public transportation. Our electric bus featuring autonomous technology represents an important step towards our vision for a cleaner, safer and smarter city. It requires 80% less energy than an equivalent-sized diesel bus.

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

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These features, combined with a highly advanced vehicle display provide the driver with an intelligent and connected vehicle. UPS is working with ARRIVAL here in the UK because their smart electric vehicles are helping to reduce dependency on fossil fuel. The result is a safer and cleaner fleet for the communities in which we deliver.

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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. The Transit Custom PHEV uses a series-hybrid driveline configuration, the front wheels being driven exclusively by an electric motor, rather than by the combustion engine.

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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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This is achieved with a smart-grid which uses a central server which is connected to each EV charge post as well as the grid power supply and the on-site energy storage. We are applying new technology to make the charging process smarter and our delivery service cleaner. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe.

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The environmental impact of electric cars

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Fully electric vehicles are zero-emission and their batteries can be charged using renewable energy. This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. Right across the world, we’ve finally realised that carbon emissions are harming our planet. DriveElectric Dictionary Definition .

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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This project will begin to fulfill Mountain Rides' goal of moving from diesel powered buses to cleaner, cheaper, easier to maintain battery electric buses. Connect Transit will receive funding to replace diesel buses used in fixed route service with zero-emission, 40-foot, battery electric buses. New Jersey Transit.

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