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Westport acquires Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB, European natural gas system supplier to Volvo Cars

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a leader in natural gas engines, acquired Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB (AFV) of Gothenburg, Sweden for approximately SEK 51 million (approximately US$7.6 AFV is the sole supplier of natural gas fuel systems to Volvo Car Company (VCC). Volvo dealers in Sweden have offered a bi-fuel 231-hp 2.5

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. —McCollum et al.

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ATR and Sweden’s BRA perform first ATR biofuel flight with 45% blend

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An ATR 72-600 turboprop of the Swedish carrier BRA (former Braathens Regional) took off from Stockholm-Bromma to Umeå fueled with a 45% biofuel blend, marking the first biofuel-powered flight of an ATR aircraft. Several research and development initiatives are currently underway in Sweden to produce biofuels from different types of wood.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

Blink Charging

Coming in second is Norway, followed by Sweden, Germany and the United Kingdom rounding out the top five countries for EV adoption, according to the most recent version of the Electric Vehicle Country Readiness Index from ​​ Ernst & Young Global Ltd. As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), $7.5

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Wallbox’s Commitment to EV Charging Standards

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Wallbox Meets the New Version of SEK Handbook 444 in Sweden Ensuring Compliance and Safety As of May 9, 2024, new regulatory requirements have been enforced in Sweden to address the need for increased safety in electric vehicle charging stations, particularly focusing on residual direct currents (DC).

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. One of the largest RHD markets, the United Kingdom, has been transitioning towards this outcome for many years creating an “Office of Low Emission Vehicles” in 2014. This will happen from 2030.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Raising money to bring a PHEV to market. But we have nothing to announce in terms of any kind of market place."

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