Fleet, Germany and Sustainable Transportation

Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Cemex Germany continues to invest in more sustainable transport for its products. The building materials company has taken delivery of two all-electric iONTRON mixer trucks from Putzmeister , which will become part of the Berlin truck mixer fleet.

Germany

Germany Fleet Sustainable Transportation CO2

Alstom to test its hydrogen fuel cell train in the Netherlands; first pilot project outside Germany

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Alstom is committed to developing and implementing mobility solutions that permit not only the emergence of fully sustainable transport systems but also help drive the broader energy transition. The world’s first two hydrogen trains have already been in regular passenger service in Lower Saxony in Germany since September 2018.

Netherlands

Netherlands Germany Hydrogen Fuel

Electrek Podcast: Tesla made-in-Germany launch, Elon gives hint on Master Plan 3, USPS fail, and more

Electrek

MARCH 25, 2022

This week on the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s launch of made-in-Germany Model Y, Elon Musk giving a hint on what Master Plan Part 3 is about, USPS’ fail fleet update, and more.

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Germany Sustainable Transportation Tesla Fleet

DP World and Einride to deploy the largest autonomous electric truck fleet in the Middle East

Baua Electric

MAY 14, 2024

The mobility company has partnered with supply chain solutions provider DP World to help make its fleet of 100 electric trucks operate more efficiently in Dubai before potentially going autonomous soon. Einride continues to grow its reputation as a leader in electric and autonomous freight mobility.

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Fleet UAE Electric

Deutsche Post DHL Group introduces Green Carrier Certification as part of its sustainability roadmap

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Ground transport accounts for 21 per cent of the Group’s total CO 2 e emissions. Accordingly, in addition to electrification of the last mile and investment in alternative drives and fuels in its own fleet, another important lever is the scope of sustainable transport services provided by the Group's service partners.

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Green Parts Climate Transportation

Volkswagen Group to support Hamburg, ITS Germany in hosting of 2021 World Congress for ITS; projects beginning now

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The Volkswagen Group will support Hamburg and ITS Germany in 2021 for hosting the World Congress for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) as a main partner and chair of the Host Organizing Committee. Decisions have been taken on specific projects to develop Hamburg into a model city for future urban mobility.

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Congress Germany Sustainable Transportation Transportation

Alstom demonstrates fully autonomous driving of a shunting locomotive in the Netherlands

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Each step along this ladder increases operators’ control over their fleets while improving the fleet’s efficiency and performance. Through digitalization, we will accelerate the transition towards more efficient, seamless, and sustainable transport systems.

Netherlands

Netherlands Belgium Switzerland Sustainable Transportation

BYD becomes the official e-mobility partner of UEFA Euro 2024

Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2024

UEFA EURP 2024 will take place in 10 stadiums in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024. BYD’s partnership with UEFA marks the first sponsorship deal with a new energy vehicle manufacturer for the UEFA EURO Championship. The Chinese automaker aims to engage with a broader audience by partnering with UEFA.

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BYD Chinese Sustainable Transportation Europe

Euler Motors bags 2,500 small electric CVs orders from e-commerce companies

Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 27, 2021

Electric vehicles are becoming more common in fleet manufacturers, e-commerce companies are opting for electric vehicles for their fleet operations for the first and last-mile operations. Last year, it had ordered 1,800 electric vans from Mercedes-Benz for its European delivery fleet.

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Companies Motor Motors Motoring

GM and SAIC Promote Fuel Cell Propulsion Technology

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

The zero-emission high-tech vehicles will join the Equinox Fuel Cell as part of a fleet of both GM and SAIC vehicles to shuttle VIPs at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. This follows the government’s call for the creation of a sustainable transportation system. GM Group Vice President and GM Asia Pacific President Nick Reilly.

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GM Fuel Chevrolet Buick

Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

Teslarati

AUGUST 13, 2021

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) , which is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs to fight climate change, is among the agencies that are helping push the transition to sustainable transportation. And it’s not just the United States either.

Tesla

Tesla Los Angeles California All-Electric

Mercedes teases new electric car Vision EQXX

Electric Vehicles India

JULY 21, 2021

Amazon a multinational technology company had last year made an announcement that it has ordered 1,800 electric vans from Mercedes-Benz for its European delivery fleet. It was the biggest order for Mercedes Benz for electric vehicles to date which includes 800 vans for Germany and 500 for the United Kingdom. Suzuki Motor Corp .

Mercedes

Mercedes Electric Cars Suzuki Cars

Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Following the launch of MINI E research projects in North America and Germany, the UK trial is a collaborative effort between a BMW Group UK-led consortium. A further 20 MINI E vehicles will be distributed among the MINI E consortium members for testing in a fleet environment.

Mini E

Mini E Electric Electrical Guinea

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Drive Electric has advocated for a comprehensive plan to decarbonise transport for the past two years. Our submission and inputs relate specifically to accelerating the uptake of e-mobility, but we recognise that decarbonising transport is much wider than that. The Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) has the opportunity to be that plan.

New Zealand

New Zealand Emissions Petrol Electric

BMW Delivers 40 Electric MINI E Cars for UK Trial

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Following the launch of the MINI E research projects in North America and Germany, the UK trial is a collaborative effort from a BMW Group UK-led consortium. SEEDA, Southern and Scottish Energy, Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are trialing 20 of the MINI E trial cars in a fleet environment.

Mini E

Mini E BMW Li-ion Cars

EV Driven

Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

Alstom to test its hydrogen fuel cell train in the Netherlands; first pilot project outside Germany

Electrek Podcast: Tesla made-in-Germany launch, Elon gives hint on Master Plan 3, USPS fail, and more

DP World and Einride to deploy the largest autonomous electric truck fleet in the Middle East

Deutsche Post DHL Group introduces Green Carrier Certification as part of its sustainability roadmap

Volkswagen Group to support Hamburg, ITS Germany in hosting of 2021 World Congress for ITS; projects beginning now

Alstom demonstrates fully autonomous driving of a shunting locomotive in the Netherlands

BYD becomes the official e-mobility partner of UEFA Euro 2024

Euler Motors bags 2,500 small electric CVs orders from e-commerce companies

GM and SAIC Promote Fuel Cell Propulsion Technology

Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

Mercedes teases new electric car Vision EQXX

Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

BMW Delivers 40 Electric MINI E Cars for UK Trial

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