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DECEMBER 12, 2018

The Volvo VNR Electric demonstration units will be based on the proven propulsion and energy storage technology currently being used in the Volvo FE Electric, which Volvo Trucks presented in May and will begin selling in Europe in 2019 ( earlier post ), and builds on the Volvo Group’s accumulated expertise in electrified transport solutions.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

The California Air Resources Board released GHG emissions data for 2018 showing that emissions remain below 1990 levels but are effectively flat compared to 2017, while the economy grew by 4.3%. Transportation emissions declined 1.5 Source: California Air Resources Board (ARB). Total statewide 2018 GHG emissions were 425.3

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JUNE 26, 2012

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners have launched a new initiative that aims to reduce pollution levels, improve resource efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs in cities across the world. Up to 80% of the world population is expected to reside in cities by 2050.

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DECEMBER 10, 2011

Urban density is one of the most important determinants of car use and transport-related energy consumption in cities. The IPCC’s global assessment of mitigation options for the transport sector places the greatest emphasis on the mitigation potential of improving carbon efficiencies for private vehicles and fuels. Source: WHO report.

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JULY 16, 2019

Making the transition to electric school buses that don’t emit pollution provides children and their communities with cleaner air and numerous public health benefits. The Clean Transportation Program will also fund workforce training and development opportunities for drivers and maintenance technicians.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

The move to low carbon transportation is well underway. For more than a decade, Propel has focused on mainstreaming low carbon transportation technologies across its network of low carbon fueling stations. Propel will begin testing its Propel Power network by Q4 of 2019, with broader roll-out targeted for 2020.

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JANUARY 19, 2023

One of the big criticisms anti-EV people try to level against cleaner vehicles is the environmental costs of production. In many cases, it’s a disingenuous claim to make, because they don’t really care about the environment to begin with, but when raised sincerely, it’s still widely taken out of context.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

The “Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project” (CORE) will feature a streamlined voucher process for buyers to receive funding that will offset the higher costs of clean, zero-emission equipment including terminal tractors, transport refrigeration units, cargo-handling equipment and more. Transport refrigeration units.

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MAY 4, 2020

Hydrogen has the potential to make a substantial contribution to our clean energy transition, reducing emissions across the economy while underpinning the development of an important domestic and export industry. CEFC finance remains central to filling market gaps, whether driven by technology, development or commercial challenges.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

In the last couple of years, CNG has found a rapidly growing footprint in the transportation sector owing to the sky-high price of petrol and diesel. Besides this, CNG-propelled vehicles emit fewer pollutants into the environment compared to petrol and diesel-powered vehicles. per kg to ₹ 73.50 per kg, effective from March 5, 2024.

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OCTOBER 9, 2015

Both companies work together to further develop and bring to market a highly efficient and cost-effective zero-emission transport refrigeration system based around the Dearman engine. Revolution is crucial for the future of Transport Refrigeration, for a long while the refrigeration industry has relied on improving old technologies.

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MAY 22, 2018

UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. billion) plan to reduce air pollution from road transport and diesel vehicles, set out in July last year. —Environment Secretary Gove. billion (US$4.7-billion) billion (US$4.7-billion)

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 19, 2023

The Importance of Electrifying Municipal Vehicles City Cleanup Can Begin on Wheels Electrifying police cars, street sweepers, refuse trucks and other municipal vehicles does more than just help the environment—it also saves money and makes urban areas a safer, more peaceful place to live. Here are the main reasons cities are switching to EVs.

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This plays a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and fostering a cleaner living environment. By adopting EV charging infrastructure, residential communities actively contribute to the global efforts aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels and fostering a greener transport system.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017

A new program funded by proceeds from California’s cap-and-trade program aims to encourage the turnover of California’s school bus fleet to zero-emission and cleaner-burning school buses. School districts in small air districts will have first priority for the funding, but all school districts are encouraged to apply.

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MAY 4, 2017

ARB made the announcement at the annual Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach. The California Climate Investments are designed to help drive down the upfront purchase price of the cleaner zero-emission trucks, and as their numbers increase, that cost will drop even further due to economies of scale.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

million to help 17 New York State companies develop and commercialize innovative new transportation technologies intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and create jobs. Underinflated tires can reduce fuel economy by 2 percent and are a safety problem. Earlier post.). NYSERDA funding: $50,000.

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AUGUST 1, 2016

In China in 2013, The transport sector consumed 348.19 Chinese government has implemented several transport policies to deal with this challenge and to encourage residents to change their travel behaviors to mitigate severe air pollution. China’s passenger-kilometers (pkm) has risen from 1746.67 billion pkm in 2005 to 3009.74

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MAY 25, 2011

The ATVM program loans leverage private funds and bring the nation greater energy security, a stronger economy and a cleaner environment. The House FY12 Homeland Security Appropriations bill contains a provision that would undermine this important and effective program.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

The practice serves as a guardian of the environment, combating the harmful effects of both abandoned vehicles and the production of new ones. The Sanctity of Compliance Compliance with these regulatory guardians is the linchpin in safeguarding our environment. Non-compliance is a path best avoided.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. Transportation. in emissions from on-road vehicles.

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JUNE 29, 2016

Kiessling Transit, a Massachusetts-based transportation company, is ordering 32 more hydraulic hybrid buses equipped with Lighting Hybrids’ Energy Recovery System (ERS) for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Earlier post.) The ERS is a patented, parallel hydraulic hybrid system that has no electric batteries.

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APRIL 28, 2010

None of the EEA scenarios considered delivered the targeted reduction in transport GHG emissions. While technological advances are producing cleaner vehicles, more and more passengers and goods are travelling further distances in Europe, thereby offsetting efficiency gains. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

Perspective by Deron Lovaas, Federal Transportation Policy Director, Natural Resources Defense Council. Oil is a strategic commodity second to none—it underlies the global economy and even the American way of life. The transportation sector accounts for about 70% of petroleum use in the US. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 17, 2020

VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. AOI 09: Improving Transportation System Efficiency Through Better Utilization. Clemson University.

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MARCH 4, 2013

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. The revenue from such schemes should be invested in sustainable transport, the Directive states. Source: EEA.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Canadian Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced developments on three new regulatory initiatives to further support Canada’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to provide cleaner air through lower air pollutant emissions from cars and trucks. Canada Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy Regulations'

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 22, 2023

percent of the GDP, an undeniably significant contribution to the nation’s economy. It’s creating intelligent robots and pioneering scaled drone delivery to minimize environmental impacts in transportation. In 2021, it accounted for 8.5 With over 365 resident companies incubated, over $1.7 billion raised, over $1.4

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This growing trend not only benefits the environment but also presents an enormous opportunity for businesses associated with the EV ecosystem. Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

But the extra emissions released as a result can cause 50% higher costs to human health and the environment.). They then modeled the emissions from those power plants, the effects of emissions on air pollution in downwind counties, and the resulting implications for human health and the environment. Weis et al. Resources.

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JULY 24, 2011

potential to deliver on environmental and safety objectives, according to a new report prepared by Dutch research and consultancy organization TNO and published by the International Transport Forum. should ensure that larger and older “dirty” vehicles are traded in for lighter, cleaner. the road transport sector by 2050.

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

Climate change presents major long-term risks to the global economy and to the assets in which we invest. Comprehensive energy and climate change policies that accelerate the deployment of energy efficiency, cleaner energy, renewable energy, green buildings, clean vehicles and fuels, and low- carbon transportation infrastructure.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Bolden said air travel is one of the safest modes of transportation and vital to the US economy, but increasing air traffic is taking a toll on the environment and the nation’s aviation infrastructure. said at the Green Aviation Summit under way through Thursday at NASA’s Ames Research Center.

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Next, the increase of manufacturing jobs not only improves the American economy, but it also provides job security for the millions of employees that are on assembly lines 40 hours (or more) a week. Additionally, Tesla would need a dedicated Service Center in several locations as India is a large country.

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AUGUST 19, 2023

We also expect to demonstrate the viability of other key concepts and systems, as well as the ability of these systems to interact with each other reliably in the harsh environment out at sea. Hydrogen is thus greasing the wheels of the global transition to cleaner energy. Experts call this Power-to-X (PtX).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will receive funding to purchase battery electric buses, associated charging infrastructure and a back-up generator to maintain bus service in a disaster situation. Napa Valley Transportation Authority.

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JANUARY 25, 2017

While non-fossil fuels are expected to account for half of the growth in energy supplies over the next 20 years, the Outlook projects that oil and gas, together with coal, will remain the main source of energy powering the world economy, accounting for more than 75% of total energy supply in 2035, compared with 86% in 2015.

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