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Volvo Trucks and Bucher collaborate to electrify sewer cleaner trucks

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Volvo Trucks and Bucher Municipal have now entered into a collaboration to electrify sewer cleaner trucks. By the end of 2023, Bucher Municipal expects to deliver up to 80 fully electric sewer cleaner trucks to cities in Europe. —Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm. Order system for electric trucks.

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Chevrolet to produce Spark battery electric vehicle for US and global markets starting in 2013 with A123 Systems pack; EN-V gets a Chevrolet badge

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It will be sold in limited quantities in select US and global markets starting in 2013, including California. Our global demo fleets continue to provide insight into the needs of electric vehicle customers living in urban environments. —Jim Federico, global vehicle chief engineer for electric vehicles at Chevrolet.

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Malaysia Airlines flies first flight in Malaysia using sustainable aviation fuel

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The flight marks Malaysia Airlines’ commitment to make SAF the cleaner and more viable energy option for regular flights by 2025. SAF is recognized globally as the most feasible option to reduce aviation emissions significantly in the near term.

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Hyundai and Shell sign new agreement to expand collaborations on clean energy solutions

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Hyundai Motor Company signed a new five-year Global Business Cooperation Agreement with Royal Dutch Shell plc, but this time with a clean mobility twist. Shell will also expand its role in providing Hyundai with cleaner mobility solutions. —Carlos Maurer, Executive Vice President of Shell’s Global Commercial Business.

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California Energy Commission awards $2M to Symbio H2 Central Valley Express heavy-duty fuel cell truck project

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With these technologically advanced tires, adapted for heavy-duty transportation, Michelin is supporting the transition to cleaner, more efficient electric mobility solutions that offer greater range. Michelin will provide low-rolling resistance tires that combine safety, longevity, environmental protection and increased load capacity.

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RingGo survey: only two-fifths of UK drivers likely to consider an EV for next vehicle

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Global initiatives to raise awareness of pollution and global warming over the recent months appear to have impacted the considerations of UK drivers, with just under half (42%) believing driving is the most polluting form of transport. —Peter O’Driscoll, Managing Director at RingGo.

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Indian ride-sharing company Ola to put 10,000 EVs on the road in 12 months, 1M by 2021

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Ola is the market leader in app-based hailing, and intends to leverage its scale to bring cleaner, more comfortable, and safer products to market. The EV program in Nagpur has provided Ola with insights into effectively managing vehicles, batteries, and operations.

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