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EU funding 4,200 EV charging points and 48 hydrogen refuelling stations

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In order to help deliver an environmentally sustainable transport network that contributes to the ambitious objectives laid out in the EU Green Deal, the European Union will support 42 projects with more than EUR 424 million of funding for the roll-out of alternative fuels supply infrastructure.

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Geely Auto forms new premium electric car company Zeekr; SEA EV architecture

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Under the plans, Zeekr will use Geely Holding Group’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA)—unveiled last year—and will include its own battery technologies, battery management systems, electric motor technologies and electric vehicle supply chain support. Governance structure.

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ABB to provide charging infrastructure for ASKO electric truck fleet

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ABB has entered into an agreement with Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler ASKO, and its owner NorgesGruppen, to supply charging infrastructure for its growing fleet of electric trucks. Currently, ASKO has 600 trucks on the road each day and has a goal to achieve zero emissions distribution of groceries by 2026.

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Hertz displays Tesla Model 3 fleet at Times Square in an electric show of force

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As it started trading on Tuesday on the Nasdaq, car rental giant Hertz brought over some of its Tesla Model 3 units to the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York. The initiative was a show of force of sorts, showing that the car rental company is going full throttle in its efforts to embrace sustainable transportation.

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Toyota plans $13.6B spending spree to develop EV battery tech by 2030

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trillion yen, on battery supply systems and research and development of electric vehicle battery technology by 2030. The investment will help the Japanese automaker establish a system for the development and supply of batteries for electrified models. billion, or 1.5

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How Eco-Friendly Transportation Boosts Business Success

Clean Fleet Report

This year, sustainability reporting and sustainable finance are among the top trends in international businesses. customer sentiment survey found that 60-70% of customers are more likely to purchase from businesses that support sustainable packaging and shipping. A McKinsey & Company U.S.

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ABB brings TOSA e-bus and flash charging to Davos; first use in Alpine region

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In addition, electric cars transporting attendees around Davos will be able to recharge their batteries at eight newly installed ABB fast-charging stations. ABB also supplies the railway sector with innovative and energy-efficient technologies such as a traction transformer and converter made primarily in Switzerland.

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