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Continental Mobility Study 2020 finds many people still have doubts about EVs

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The main complaints about EVs cited by respondents are a lack of charging stations and the low range compared to gas or diesel vehicles. In addition to the expectations and attitudes regarding electric vehicles, the survey also dealt with changes in mobility against the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Continental.

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Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

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Volvo will use EGR, SCR and DPF technology in its global heavy duty engine platform. By having a global technology platform in place, the Volvo Group will be able to generate economies of scale in research and development as well as purchasing and production. Click to enlarge. Year-to-date, total Volvo truck deliveries are down 56%.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Renewables account for approximately 10-15% of the global energy infrastructure investment and according to New Energy Finance renewables have been hit hard by the global recession with a 47% in Q1 2009 vs. Q1 2008 ($13.3 The US is in a race for global dominance in the new energy economy with China. Billion vs. $28.3

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Volvo unveils medium heavy engine

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Johansson outlined that after substantial growth in recent years thanks to both organic growth and through acquisitions, the company is now ready to become globally competitive. The Group is developing a platform for medium-heavy diesel engines as well as making significant investments in research and technology.

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