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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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UN Secretary-General assembles high-level advisory group on sustainable transport

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The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has formed a 12-member advisory group charged with promoting sustainable transport systems to further growth and development while protecting the environment and limiting the impact on climate change.

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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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The report, A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport , finds that more than $1.5 The report, A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport , finds that more than $1.5 Transportation is central to the social and economic activity of people across the world.

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

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Volvo Trucks, having recently started sales of electric trucks for urban transport, believes that electrification can become a competitive alternative also for heavier trucks. We see great potential for heavy-duty electric trucks for regional transport and construction in the longer term. —Roger Alm, President 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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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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ASKO deploys two Scania battery-electric distribution trucks in Norway

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This pilot marks another milestone in the cooperation regarding electrified solutions for heavy transport between Scania and ASKO. In the long run, electrification will be key to achieving a sustainable transport system for heavy vehicles as well. Asko is also piloting the use of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks with Scania.

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