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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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The report, A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport , finds that more than $1.5 Transportation is central to the social and economic activity of people across the world. Transport is also typically responsible for around 80% of developing cities' local air pollution and more than 1.3

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Volvo and Danfoss introduce first 24-hour e-truck fleet

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When fully implemented, the e-trucks will reduce Danfoss’ scope 1 and 2 emissions in Denmark by 10-15% with the added benefit of next to zero noise and air pollution, thereby ensuring an improved working climate for drivers. According to the International Energy Agency, heavy trucks accounted for 1,776 Mt CO 2 in 2020.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. Chalmers University of Technology Combustion and Propulsion Systems uses it expertise in combustion and emissions formation to contribute to a sustainable future by minimizing emissions from combustion engines.

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Oxford University Study Finds Downscaling of Vehicle Size and Weight the Best Way to Reduce Transport GHG Emissions in the Short Term

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Among its findings for land transport—the largest contributor to the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions—are: In the short-term, turbocharging and downscaling in combination with weight reduction of current vehicle technology offer a significant opportunity for reductions. —Future of Mobility Roadmap.

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Caterpillar Foundation awards $12.5M grant to World Resources Institute (WRI) for sustainable cities initiative; focus on key urban centers in China, India and Brazil

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Demonstration projects may include enabling a city to meet its carbon emissions-reduction targets; integrating development, transportation and pollution-reduction; and/or improving water quality and quantity.

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LowCVP: 5 Ps for influencing uptake of low emission vehicles at local level

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Light duty vehicles contribute much of the air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in towns and cities across the UK. Low emission vehicles have a critical role to play in addressing these two challenges and in contributing to sustainable transport systems.

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Triton EV unveils hydrogen internal combustion engine – ET Auto

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The engine’s power output is impressive, delivering torque and horsepower that match or exceed those of conventional internal combustion engines. Triton EV , a Clean-Tech automotive innovation, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge hydrogen internal combustion engine.