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Germany awarding €600M to transport companies for zero- and low-emission buses

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Germany is awarding some €600 million to transport companies for the purchase of climate friendly buses. Germany’s BMDV (Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport) has been funding the conversion to climate-friendly transport fleets as part of the "Directive for the Promotion of Alternative Drives in Passenger Transport".

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Figuring Out Semiconductor Manufacturing's Climate Footprint

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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Our research partnership with RBC will enable us to conduct a more in-depth analysis of EV costs in comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles by considering vehicle type, user behavior, and where the vehicle is purchased and operated. —Steve Christensen, Executive Director of RBC. Anticipated driving patterns.

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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

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We believe these principles will help incentivize the industry and will also prove intrinsic in providing transparency and clarity to steel consumers, guiding their purchasing decisions and helping to develop green steel lead markets. —Brad Davey, Executive Vice President, ArcelorMittal, and chair of the company’s Climate Committee.

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Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy

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of new vehicles purchased by Gen X in 2023 were electric. Gen X purchased the most new vehicles of any generation over the year, as well as the most EVs in total. of new vehicles purchased. of new vehicles purchased by Boomers in 2023, and 6.6% of new vehicles purchased by Boomers in 2023, and 6.6%

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Rosenbauer and Berlin Fire Dept to develop hybrid fire truck; project eLHF

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The goal is to develop an innovative product and to then purchase it. Consequently, the hybrid project vehicle is designed to help contribute towards reaching Berlin’s climate protection goals. Rosenbauer Concept Fire Truck. Under European public procurement law, the innovation partnership is a special form of award procedure.

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Toronto now has the largest fleet of electric buses in North America on the road with arrival of third new electric bus model

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In June 2018, the Board approved the purchase of 30 more. The differences between all three eBus models, including the effect of how they charge on overall performance, will be put to the test as the TTC progresses with its head-to-head comparison to inform future procurements of battery-electric buses. New Flyer Industries Inc.