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UN Sustainable Transport Conference calls for accelerated action to achieve net-zero emissions

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The Second UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded with a call to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable transport that would result in major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and in improving the lives of millions of people. But these new technologies have to work for everyone.

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ASKO deploys two Scania battery-electric distribution trucks in Norway

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In the long run, electrification will be key to achieving a sustainable transport system for heavy vehicles as well. This project received financial backing from Enova , which is a state enterprise owned by the Ministry of Climate and Environment in Norway. —Karin Rådström, Head of Sales and Marketing at Scania.

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Industry & environmentalists tell EU the future of shipping fuel is green hydrogen and ammonia

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The FuelEU Maritime initiative will require ships carrying EU trade to progressively switch to sustainable alternative fuels. Biofuels, on the other hand, do not offer a sustainable alternative for shipping, the groups say, as crop-based biofuels emit more than the fossil fuels they replace and there will not be enough advanced biofuels.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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Sustainable transportation. Sustainable transportation funding requests include: Vehicle technologies. In addition, the program is working to reduce the cost of hydrogen from renewable resources to less than $4.00/gge—dispensed Within the $10.7 billion, the FY 2016 Budget requests $4.8 Also within the $10.7

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Volvo Trucks presents heavy-duty electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional transport

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To increase demand for electrified trucks, the charging infrastructure needs to be rapidly expanded, while stronger financial incentives must be created for hauliers who act as pioneers by choosing new vehicles with a lower environmental and climate footprint. —Lars Mårtensson, Director Environment and Innovation, Volvo Trucks.

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Volvo Trucks launches sales of electric FL and FE trucks for urban transport

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Volvo Trucks announced the start of sales of its Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks ( earlier post ) in selected markets within Europe, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable transport solutions in city environments. Different types of transport require different types of driveline solutions.

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Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

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Ricardo experts in sustainable transport, with colleagues from E4tech and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg (ifeu), have produced a comprehensive lifecycle assessment (LCA) of road vehicles on behalf of the European Commission. avoided emissions from manure storage). The electricity sources (e.g.