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Volvo Trucks enters LNG truck segment in India, fuel technology ‘first step’ towards its 2040 carbon neutrality target – ET Auto

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Today, Volvo Trucks is the only OEM supplying and supporting heavy-duty diesel, LNG and Electric trucks in India,” says Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VECV. Volvo claims the LNG truck emits 20% less CO2 compared to equivalent diesel-run trucks, and there’s no CO2 emission if BioLNG is used to power the trucks.

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UltraTech introduces electric trucks to boost green mobility – ET Auto

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The transportation of clinker using these five electric trucks in place of fossil-fuel-based trucks will help to reduce transport emissions by about 680 MT of CO2 annually. It is heartening that we have been able to accelerate our progress on sustainable transport.

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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NGV [natural gas vehicle] programmes are usually driven by other goals than greenhouse-gas reduction, although NGVs can certainly contribute to decarbonising transportation and as such should be part of plans to move towards sustainable transport.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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To reduce CO2 emissions, many countries signed the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate, pledging to cut their emissions by certain targets. Some cities are also promoting the use of EVs for urban delivery trucks, which have shorter ranges and less noise and air pollution than diesel trucks.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. The CO2 based allowances announced in last year’s Budget were confirmed. 16. * +3% for diesel cars. Confirming future increases in fuel duty.

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Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

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Among methanol’s attractive attributes for transportation are: It is a liquid fuel which can be blended with gasoline and ethanol and can be used with today’s vehicle technology at minimal incremental costs. A bridging option is to use methanol derived from natural gas, with a CO2 intensity that is no worse than conventional fuels.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Working in the EV sector provides opportunities to be part of cutting-edge advancements in the automotive industry. The growth potential of EVs is high and I would like to be a part of it by contributing my ideas and effort. Moreover, I’m concerned about the environment and eco-friendly transportation.