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EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

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The proposal would also aid the creation of one million jobs across the continent and help the EU meet its climate goals, according to the groups. Otherwise, even the current reduction targets in fighting climate change are at risk. —Oliver Zipse, ACEA president and CEO of BMW.

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Volvo Cars providing 1,000 test vehicles for Scandinavian cloud-based project for sharing road surface information

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The Road Surface Information (RSI) system combines the latest generation of climate models, advanced analysis of vehicle data and a detailed statistical analysis of road sections. In light of that, we’ve developed a slippery-road alert, which notifies drivers about icy patches and contributes to making winter road maintenance more efficient.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. Another notable environmental benefit of electric autos is their potential to mitigate climate change.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses entering service in London; planned fleet of 8

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The buses will run from a specially designed maintenance facility housed in First’s Lea Interchange bus depot at Stratford in east London. The buses are jointly funded by TfL, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and the European Union via the Clean Hydrogen in Cities (CHIC) project.

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Berkeley Lab analysis finds autonomous electric taxis could greatly reduce US LDV GHG emissions

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Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have found that the per-mile greenhouse gas emissions of an electric autonomous taxi in 2030 would be 63-82% lower than a projected 2030 hybrid vehicle driven as a privately owned car and 90% lower than a 2014 gasoline-powered private vehicle.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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PHEVLERs have lower repair and maintenance costs than conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. [ ] Electric drivetrains provide higher reliability and lower costs because they have fewer moving parts and do not require frequent lubrication oil and brake component changes. 32 ] Watson, Sterling and Andrew A.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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If your staff are using taxis, Ubers and subsidised public transport to get around and what impact that has on cost and emissions. Consider the maintenance required for charging particular vehicles, and their battery power. If a pool vehicle fleet would work better in certain locations. Business example. Benefit your bottom line.

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