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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

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It includes home delivery of packages using “spoke” vehicle such as EV taxis and utilizing Japan Post vehicles for efficient delivery, as well as roadside station pickup of purchases from supermarkets. The long-term vision is to create sustainable transportation services that offer convenience and contribute to the economy.

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Axis Bank extends Rs 1 billion loan to Everest Fleet for EVs | Autocar Professional

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Axis Bank has extended a loan of Rs 1 billion to Everest Fleet to empower them to purchase electric vehicles to be deployed as green taxis in India. The loan is for four years. This is the second transaction closed under the framework agreement after providing Rs 2.5

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Tesla confirms that 100% of its scrapped batteries are recycled and 0% end up in landfills

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From the days of the original Roadster to the launch of the Model S Plaid this year, it was evident that Tesla’s battery technology is a critical factor that allows the company to maintain its lead against competitors in the sustainable transportation market. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment. Under this scheme, the government provides financial incentives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to encourage the purchase of electric autos.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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Lower your company-wide emissions with sustainable vehicles. Businesses big and small will play a vital role in reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions through the transition to more sustainable transport. BEVs currently have a more expensive purchase price than internal combustion engine equivalents.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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This effort builds on a productive partnership of public agencies to make progress in attaining a clean, sustainable transportation sector. FirstCNG will receive $300,000 to construct a compressed natural gas fueling station in Lake Forest (Orange County) to support taxis and other commercial vehicles near the John Wayne Airport.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Our submission and inputs relate specifically to accelerating the uptake of e-mobility, but we recognise that decarbonising transport is much wider than that. E-mobility is an important component to a zero emissions transport system, but is still just a component. . This is also a matter of fairness. This creates a distortion.