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US tire manufacturers urge Congress to implement policies for more sustainable transportation and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

USTMA is encouraging additional research to assess stormwater runoff from roadways to increase the state of knowledge on constituents in roadway runoff, the potential impact of roadway runoff on the environment, and effective strategies to treat roadway runoff.

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sennder and Cabot Corporation complete one of Europe’s first cross-border transportations using a heavy-duty electric truck

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With shippers such as Cabot increasingly striving for low-carbon transportation solutions, the industry is reaching a turning point. Furthermore, with shippers and governments committing to net zero by 2040 or 2050 with sizable emissions reductions by 2030, the industry needs options for sustainable transportation.

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Volvo Trucks to begin selling all-electric trucks in North America in 2020

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Volvo LIGHTS is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities.

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3 EV Charging Station Business Models for 2023

Setec Powerr

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of the benefits of sustainable transportation. Therefore, there is a growing demand for EV charging stations, and this presents a promising business opportunity for entrepreneurs who are interested in the green economy.

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Empowering India’s Green Agenda | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

With over three million EVs already on the roads, India stands at the forefront of the global shift to sustainable transportation. Tailwinds fuelling EV expansion Driven by a combination of improving market readiness and a fast-growing economy, EV adoption is set to soar. India’s economy, boasting a 7.3%

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New $17M California program to improve access to clean alternative transportation modes in most vulnerable communities

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The project is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities. The $17 million funds the program for two years.

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Volvo partnership will recycle EV batteries into energy storage

Teslarati

As the world transitions to sustainable transportation through electric vehicles (EVs), some are considering ways to reduce EV battery waste. Repurposing the batteries in line with circular economy principles is good for the environment, good for the consumer, and good for the Volvo Group.