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8 countries commit to increase the share of EVs in their government fleets

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The Declaration emphasizes the renewal of government fleets and showcases specific and voluntary commitments of these countries to accelerate the introduction of low-emission vehicles in their vehicle fleets. Greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector today account for nearly a quarter of total emissions.

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Plug’n Drive launches electric vehicle (EV) education and test drive tour across Canada to increase public EV awareness and knowledge

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From the podium of EVVE2024, Canada’s largest EV industry event hosted by Electric Mobility Canada, Plug’n Drive is thrilled to announce the launch of the EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour that is bringing EV education and test drives to communities across Canada. All three locations are currently accepting appointments.

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2024 Electric Vehicle Awards Program Call for Nominations

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Online Nomination Form. • Mike Brigham Used Electric Vehicle Dealership Award – for car dealerships excelling in the sale and promotion of used fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric cars. Canada’s electricity grid operators have long been focused on modernizing the grid in anticipation of the transition to clean transportation.

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Study concludes no one strategy sufficient for targeted GHG reduction from LDVs; positive combinatorial effects

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After considering a wide range of possible strategies to reduce light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions, a team from Carnegie Mellon University, RAND Corporation and the University of Toronto has concluded that no one strategy will be sufficient to meet GHG emissions reduction goals to avoid climate change. —Mashayekh et al.

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Electric Vehicle Industry Associations – Joining Forces to Drive Adoption

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Their work advances the goal of a clean transportation system in which market forces drive adoption of electric vehicles and deployment of the EV charging infrastructure. The Electric Drive Transportation Association focuses on advancing mobility with electric innovation. That’s where EV industry associations come in.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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Businesses big and small will play a vital role in reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions through the transition to more sustainable transport. This advantage in emissions reduction will only improve as New Zealand meets its policy targets for the reduction of the carbon intensity of electricity production.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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These awards were made through the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, created by Assembly Bill 118. will receive $3 million to build a 100% renewable hydrogen fueling station in Chino (San Bernardino County). Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California. Earlier post.).