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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. ABB recently received the Global E-mobility Leader 2019 award for its role in supporting the international adoption of sustainable transport solutions.

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Transit Systems adding two Australia-built hydrogen buses to Victoria’s Zero-Emission Bus Trial

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Transit Systems VIC, part of Kelsian Group, Australia’s largest integrated marine, tourism and transport company, is adding two Australian-built hydrogen fuel cell buses to the fleet as part of the Victorian Government’s three-year Zero Emissions Bus Trial. The two Victoria-bound hydrogen fuel cell buses are expected to operate from.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Bolt EVs in the Maven fleet have driven 6.5 Maven is excited to offer an all-electric fleet of shared vehicles for the gig economy.

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Queensland, AU doubles EV rebates to boost zero-emission vehicle adoption

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The move is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable transportation. ” Queensland’s commitment to renewable energy is already evident through its position in rooftop solar installations. Last year, 722,000 Queensland homes had rooftop solar, generating 3.5

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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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Also, they typically charge during the day, when a greater quantity of solar energy is powering the grid. —author Alan Jenn, a researcher at the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis. Both Uber and Lyft are converting more of their fleet to electric, and Lyft recently committed to becoming 100% electric by 2030.

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

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The Volvo LIGHTS project will involve 16 partners, and transform freight operations at the facilities of two of the United States’ top trucking fleets. . The project will also integrate non-truck battery-electric equipment, non-proprietary chargers, and solar energy production equipment. —Claes Nilsson, President of Volvo Trucks.

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Empowering India’s Green Agenda | Autocar Professional

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With over three million EVs already on the roads, India stands at the forefront of the global shift to sustainable transportation. With the initial fleet of EVs set to go through their first resale cycle, the residual value of EVs will also be established, providing comfort to value conscious customers.

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