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DHL Global Forwarding is expanding its electric vehicle fleet by four. The freight specialist facility in Shanghai will continue business operations with two electric trucks and two electric tractors. The DPDHL Group plans to invest €7 billion to reduce emissions to under 29 million tons by 2030, including increasing sustainable fuel use in air and ocean freight and electrifying 60% of last-mile delivery vehicles. Personal vehicles often take the spotlight in the electric transportation movement, but deploying sustainable work vehicles supports a wide range of businesses and consumers.
A new partnership between two major names will onboard Ford to the Tesla supercharger network, and Ford will add the Tesla AKA North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug to its EVs starting early next year. According to Ford President and CEO Jim Farley: "This is great news for our customers who will have unprecedented access to the largest network of fast-chargers in the U.S. and Canada." This announcement may boost the availability of NACS plugs across publicly accessible charging stations. As more networks expand across North America, such as General Motors' Ultium, infrastructure installations are more likely to meet future EV needs.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the gift that keeps giving in advancing electric transportation. This week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $400 million in grants will be available for electric school buses to improve air quality for children, save schools money, create clean energy jobs, and reduce greenhouse gases. EPA will provide combined funding to cover both bus and infrastructure costs, encouraging the replacement of as many buses as possible. Click here for more information about how Noodoe can simplify school bus fleet management. Check out the EPA website for information about the application process and requirements.
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) has studied 2022 car fires and found 0.004% of EVs caught fire while 0.08% of fossil-fuel cars. To be exact, that was 23 electric vehicle fires out of Sweden's total of 611,000. MSB further presents that ICE vehicles are 19 times more likely to catch fire. The number of EV fires remained around 20 per year, even though the total number of EVs has doubled in the last three years. This data helps bust the myth that EVs are a higher fire risk.
The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo of 2023 continued its annual tradition of showcasing the latest and greatest products and vehicles designed to reduce and eliminate pollution from diesel engines. ACT is all about driving the shift towards sustainable transportation, specifically for fleets. Electrification can be achieved in various sizes; ACT was the perfect stage for multiple reveals of delivery vehicles, yard vehicles, and medium and heavy-duty trucks. Check out the article for a full description of vehicles with their center-stage moment. The transportation sector is building toward an electric revolution, and Noodoe is ready to help pave the way. Commercial and private vehicles are equally important in transforming transportation
One of the UK's largest waste management businesses will convert some of their massive trucks to electric as they aim to slash an additional 50% of emissions by 2030. Converting their existing vehicles will save money, reduce manufacturing emissions, and create local jobs.
Nigeria will put 12,000 e-buses on its roads and build support infrastructure over the next seven years. The program will begin in Lagos State before expanding across the country. Sustainable public transport will support millions of people and the country's net-zero goal.
Hertz has reported record revenue growth this year and has ended the first quarter with 50,000 EVs in its fleet. That's 10% of their total vehicles. The rental giant has credited its electrification strategy for the company's growth and plans to expand electric options continuously.
Bidirectional charging, that is. California has introduced a bill requiring all EVs to have bidirectional charging from 2027. Vehicle-to-grid capabilities are an exciting topic for the future of electric vehicles and infrastructure potential.
The first three months of car sales in Singapore included 810 new fully electric vehicles hitting the road and an additional 51 plug-in hybrids. The total number of plug-in vehicle sales is 13.3% of Q1 vehicle sales, putting Singapore on track for a record EV year.
Nothing appeals to Aussies more than a good ad spot. Following the government's new National Electric Vehicle Strategy, this campaign video features EVs' advanced technology, power potential, and environmentally friendly nature.
The latest EV partnership between Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK and Solomon Commercials has resulted in Britain's first refrigerated eActros electric truck, supporting more operators of carbon-neutral fleets.
European EV drivers get some good news after experiencing a spike in electricity rates over the past year. Tesla has reduced Supercharger prices across Europe by 10%-20%, and some markets even get 25% cheaper.
In 2021, Nissan announced the retirement of the iconic Leaf EV, along with plans to launch 15 new EVs by the decade's end. The coupe's follow-up will enter production in the UK in 2026, rumored to be the Nissan Chill Out.
Tesla has taken several available models to test their performance in extreme heat. While the high temperatures of the Dubai desert are overwhelming for humans, the EVs did pretty well.
Chivas Regal whisky will be transported by Scotland's first electric semi-truck, a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 tractor unit. The program is part of the Chivas Brothers company's plan to cut their carbon footprint by 50% by 2030.
Watch the Rimac Nevera smash 23 acceleration and braking world records in this five-minute video. The hypercar achievements include 0-60mph in 1.74 seconds and more with the advanced control systems.
More electric-powered than diesel buses were sold in Europe (and the UK) this month, marking the first time a zero-emission technology has become dominant in the European road transport sector.
The automaker is expanding its offerings from making EVs with an exclusive network. The Rivian Adventure Network plans to add hundreds of charging points to its network and open their availability to the public as soon as next year.
iSeeCars have analyzed over 860,000 three-year-old EVs to find which models were most and least driven. Based on the data, the average EV goes 9,059 miles per year. Read to find out which models top the list!