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VW of America boosting research in US for electric mobility and sustainable transportation

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VWGoA) is boosting its automotive research in the United States to further accelerate electric mobility and sustainable transportation innovation. The Innovation Hub teams lead research in the following key projects: AI-optimized material structures to increase electric vehicle range. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

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New statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe 2021 with a market share of 42%. The international trucking industry is undergoing a transformation towards more sustainable transport as sales of heavy battery electric trucks are starting to pick up, with Europe in the lead.

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US tire manufacturers urge Congress to implement policies for more sustainable transportation and infrastructure

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Federal fleet management policy that ensures 100% of tires in the federal fleet enter circular and sustainable scrap tire markets.

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Volvo Trucks to offer complete range of HD electric trucks in Europe in 2021; sales of VNR Electric start in N America in December

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Volvo Trucks will offer a complete heavy-duty range with electric drivelines starting in Europe in 2021. Volvo Trucks is now running tests of the electric heavy-duty Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX trucks, which will be used for regional transport and urban construction operations in Europe. —Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.

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Uber plans to launch EVs in a market that Tesla is eyeing for its next factory

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New York City pushes Uber & Lyft fleets to be zero-emissions by 2030 Uber plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and stated that electrifying large markets like those in southern Asia are” a key piece” to its sustainability goals. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at joey@teslarati.com.

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Geely Auto forms new premium electric car company Zeekr; SEA EV architecture

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Zeekr aims to deliver a new electric vehicle to market each year in the coming five years. The initial market strategy for Zeekr will be focused on the Chinese market as part of Geely but will also explore export opportunities to satisfy global market demand for premium electric vehicles. Governance structure.

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ASKO deploys two Scania battery-electric distribution trucks in Norway

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The two trucks that will go into ASKO’s operations have a battery capacity of 165 kWh, giving them a range of 120 km (75 miles), and are charged by 130 kW cable charging. In the long run, electrification will be key to achieving a sustainable transport system for heavy vehicles as well.

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