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Swiss Post, Austrian Post to move to fully electric fleets by 2030

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The company already operates the largest electric vehicle fleet in the country and will switch more than 9,000 vehicles to electric as part of EV100. Committing to go fully electric through EV100 will drive innovation and ensure long-term competitive advantage for the business.

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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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The Volvo Group recently announced its ambition to be a net-zero emissions company by 2050, at the latest. To support these sustainability goals, Volvo Penta is accelerating its efforts to reach zero emissions through fossil-free, renewable fuels, hybrid, and electric technology.

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Hyster to develop fuel-cell electric reachstacker for Port of Valencia

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Hyster Europe is developing a zero-emission reachstacker featuring a hydrogen fuel cell for the Port of Valencia, as part of the European Horizon 2020 program and H2Ports project. An on-board hydrogen fuel cell will charge the battery on the forthcoming fully electric Hyster ReachStacker.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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The principle of continuous improvement will remain at the heart of the strategy to reduce CO 2 emissions and increase resource efficiency. For the first time, these extend throughout the entire lifecycle: from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase. For a fleet of around 2.5 degree goal.

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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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Guests experienced the fully electric trucks firsthand for the first time, and learned more about electromobility and its role in freight movement solutions. The Volvo LIGHTS project’s transformative impact on fleet operations is designed to be scalable and replicable to reduce emissions throughout the freight eco-system.

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Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist vessels going battery-electric; ABB power and propulsion

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Cuomo announced that Maid of the Mist, which has been navigating the waters of the Lower Niagara River since 1846, will launch later this year two new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels constructed in the United States. Rendering of the new electric Maid of the Mist vessels. New York Governor Andrew M.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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The technology enables the vehicle to be charged with grid electricity, contributing to reduced local emissions and allowing the vehicle to enter low-emissions zones. Ford is the first volume manufacturer to offer PHEV technology in this segment of the van market.

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