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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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As it is a relatively new area of research, most of the research focuses on novel production processes and evaluation of the commercial viability of these fuels. methane-based fuels and LPG), but they have a limited overall environmental advantage over conventional fuels (gasoline and diesel). Ortega Hortelano, A., Stepniak, M.,

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. The plug-in hybrid drive reduces diesel fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus.

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Daimler Trucks & Buses targets completely CO2-neutral fleet of new vehicles by 2039 in Europe, Japan and NAFTA

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Daimler Trucks & Buses, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, aims to offer only new vehicles that are CO 2 -neutral in driving operation (“tank-to-wheel”) in the triad markets of Europe, Japan and NAFTA by 2039. eCitaro vehicles were also delivered to Luxembourg and Switzerland. All other plants will follow.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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– March 12, via Commercial Appeal. Austria, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Malta also signed up. The company recently executed a purchase and sales agreement on an engineering facility in Tunica , according to Yahoo! That facility was previously used by electric car manufacturer Green Tech Automotive.

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