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EEA report suggests road charges for heavy-duty goods vehicles should reflect varied health effects of pollution in different countries

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Air pollution externalities of 12–14 ton HGV on highway (Euronorm III) in euro cents. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests that new road charges for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs or lorries) should reflect the varied health effects of traffic pollution in different European countries. Source: EEA.

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Zomato, Kotak Mahindra and Gogoro join hands to advance the ownership of EVs

Electric Vehicles India

The businesses will provide low-cost loan terms and battery switching services to last-mile delivery partners so they may switch to environmentally friendly modes of transportation. ” He added, “Sustainable transportation and easy loan access to the consumers is the key.”

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German transportation major FlixBus enters India – ET Auto

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Moreover, FlixBus is exclusively operating premium bus models equipped with BS6 engines, adhering to stringent emission norms that significantly reduce pollutants, and reinforcing the dedication to sustainability. I am convinced that it is a great opportunity for both of our countries.

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Jülich evaluation of power-to-fuels recommends DME, OME3-5 and n-alkanes as diesel substitutes

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An evaluation of the implementation possibilities of power-to-fuel (PTF) technologies by a team from Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Germany recommends the PTF products DME, OME 3-5 and n-alkanes as suitable diesel alternatives for the transportation sector. Power-to-fuel, interlinking the energy and transport sectors.

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New Joint Research Centre Reference Report sets out options for reducing emissions from shipping

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A new report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides a comprehensive overview of methodologies for estimating air emissions from shipping; describes technological solutions; and analyses policy options for reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in this sector. —JRC Reference Report.

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

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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.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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Siemens’ expertise in power electronics and energy management contributes to the development of sustainable charging solutions. Bosch Bosch , a multinational engineering and technology company based in Germany, is a leading supplier of various components for electric vehicles.