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Volvo becomes first OEM to qualify four models for UK plug-in grant

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Volvo Trucks has become the first commercial truck OEM in the UK to qualify four different models for the Government’s £25,000 plug-in grant on new registrations. After the initial allocation of 100 grants, the grant amount decreases to £16,000 for the subsequent 250 trucks, and further drops to £5,000, with a maximum limit of 1,500 grants.

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DHL, Shell and Grundfos Bio-LNG pilot for road freight delivers 85% CO2 savings over conventional diesel

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This corresponds to the emissions of more than 89,900 km driven by a diesel truck and represents 85% of CO2 savings compared to a traditional diesel engine. By investing not only in sustainable fuel but also in fleet renewal, engine retrofitting, and efficiency projects, we tackle the impact of the logistics supply chain.

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UK sells its millionth electric car, fleet market drives BEV demand | Autocar Professional

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The increase was driven entirely by the fleet market, which rose by 29.9%, while private retail uptake fell -15.8%. Fleets accounted for more than six in 10 (63.2%) new cars registered, up from just over half (52.7%) last year. However, while fleet and business demand for BEVs grew by 41.7%

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Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

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By utilizing this technology, port operators like our own Toyota Logistics Services (TLS) can utilize a zero-emissions and scalable solution for CO2 reductions, which will contribute to cleaner air at the port and the surrounding communities where TLS operates. This is an important milestone in Toyota’s drive toward carbon neutrality.

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UK has reached 1 million BEVs, but incentives still recommended: SMMT

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“Market growth is currently dependent on businesses and fleets.” ” The group says that cutting the VAT on new BEVs would cost the Treasury £1,125 (~$1,410) per car, which it says is less than that of a previous plug-in car grant. ” The report notes that the new car market as a whole grew 8.2

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Researchers to evaluate Oregon’s Ecodriving program

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Led by Portland State University’s Donald Truxillo and John MacArthur, the project was one of the OTREC “Small Starts” grant winners announced earlier this month. ODOT’s effort, rather than concentrating on individual drivers, focuses on entities with a fleet of vehicles at their disposal.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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Frank (2016) Using the Fleet of Long Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. 27 ] Watson, Grant and Andrew A. Society as a whole will reap the benefits of the multipurpose PHEVLER green machine which will be “sun kissed for zero CO 2.”. References. [ 1 ] DeMauro, Catherine J. and Andrew A. 3 ] PHEVLER - EAA-PHEV Wiki. [

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