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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

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The international trucking industry is undergoing a transformation towards more sustainable transport as sales of heavy battery electric trucks are starting to pick up, with Europe in the lead. An increasing number of heavy all-electric trucks are now running in commercial traffic. Data: IHS Markit.

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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. Sales will start in Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. Combustion and Propulsion Systems, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden. The newly formed organization will host a series of meetings of its members to exchange research results, insights, and ideas.

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DP World and Einride to deploy the largest autonomous electric truck fleet in the Middle East

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Electric and autonomous freight specialist Einride is expanding on previous plans to deploy more commercial vehicle technology and infrastructure in the Middle East. With roots in Sweden, it has expanded into a second headquarters in the US.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Robert Cervero, Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of California Berkeley, shares Dr. Heywood’s view that it will take more than vehicle technology to develop sustainable transportation and believes urban planning needs to play a significant role.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Our submission and inputs relate specifically to accelerating the uptake of e-mobility, but we recognise that decarbonising transport is much wider than that. E-mobility is an important component to a zero emissions transport system, but is still just a component. . Are there any other views you wish to share in relation to transport?