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T&E: Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands lead deployments of zero-emission buses in Europe

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Denmark leads the way when it comes to putting zero-emission urban buses on the streets in Europe, with 78% of new vehicles being electric, according to the latest data from green NGO Transport & Environment. In Luxembourg and the Netherlands about two-thirds of new buses were zero-emissions.

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How transitioning from nitrogen fertilisers will decarbonise the Netherlands’ food and agriculture industry

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EIT InnoEnergy explores how transitioning from nitrogen fertilisers will decarbonise the food and agriculture sector in the Netherlands. The post How transitioning from nitrogen fertilisers will decarbonise the Netherlands’ food and agriculture industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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T&E study claims EU’s biofuels policy has wiped out forests the size of the Netherlands

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Europe’s demand for biodiesel for cars and trucks has likely wiped out forests the size of the Netherlands since the introduction of the EU’s green fuels law in 2010, according to a new study by Transport & Environment (T&E).

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Test drive of highway platooning with autonomous vehicles in the Netherlands

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Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment Melanie Schultz rode in the first highway test drive of an autonomous car in the Netherlands. TU Delft, TNO, RDW and Connekt are collaborating in the Dutch Automated Vehicle Initiative (DAVI).

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BYD ETM6 electric trucks to deliver IKEA products in Netherlands

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BYD ETM6 electric trucks to deliver IKEA products in Netherlands. Top Delivery Services (TDS) made a major commitment to emission-free city distribution with the purchase of 10 BYD ETM6 pure-electric trucks in collaboration with Bluekens EV , a strategic partner and BYD truck dealer for the Netherlands.

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Volvo Energy invests $4.9M in Connected Energy for second-life battery business; 10% stake

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By repurposing the batteries, we obtain the full value from them—from a climate, environment and business perspective. Together with Connected Energy, we will minimize the environmental impact of the batteries that have powered Volvo Group vehicles. —Joachim Rosenberg, President Volvo Energy.

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NIO’s expansion into German, Dutch, Danish and Swedish markets coming with buildout of battery swap stations

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China-based smart electric vehicle company NIO unveiled details of its products and services for Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden at a European launch event in Berlin. New for Europe is NIO’s subscription model, which is now open for users in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden.

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