Sustainable transport

MaxTracker is the State-of-the-Art Solution to Bike Theft

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Sustainable transport, Technology, Science and technology, Articles, Bicycle lock, Bicycle parking, Bicycle theft, Bicycle, Cycling, 5G, Theft

SAN FRANCISCO, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bike theft cases rise about 14% each year in the United States , and bike locks do not guarantee bike safety in terms of theft, as none is a hundred percent unbreakable.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bike theft cases rise about 14% each year in the United States , and bike locks do not guarantee bike safety in terms of theft, as none is a hundred percent unbreakable.
  • The MaxTracker team has developed a game-changing device for cyclists that, in combination with a good quality lock, provides reliable security.
  • MaxTracker is an anti-theft bike security device that is disguised as a water bottle holder.
  • MaxTracker allows owners to trace their bike in real-time 5G/LTE, whether parked or in transit.

Lion Electric to Supply Green Mountain Power With All-electric Utility Trucks

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Battery electric vehicles, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Electric truck, Truck, Transport, Electric vehicles, Sustainable technologies, Sustainable development, Electric vehicle conversion, Environmental technology

GMP is among the first utilities in New England to receive all-electric heavy-duty trucks for its fleet.

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  • GMP is among the first utilities in New England to receive all-electric heavy-duty trucks for its fleet.
  • Lion Electric expects to deliver the first truck to GMP in the first half of 2022, and the second one is scheduled to arrive next summer.
  • Adopting electric trucks creates savings for operators, including reduced maintenance costs by up to 60%, and energy costs by up to 80%.
  • Additionally, the bucket truck and its auxiliary systems run entirely off the vehicle's battery pack, eliminating emissions and noise pollution.

ALYI CEO Prepares For Electric Motorcycle Media Blitz As Overall EV Sales Growth Outpaces Traditional Car Sales And 100s Of Billions In New Investments Pour In

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport

The ALYI EV business communication campaign coincides with a recent Wall Street Journal report on EV sales growth in 2021 surpassing traditional car sales.

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  • The ALYI EV business communication campaign coincides with a recent Wall Street Journal report on EV sales growth in 2021 surpassing traditional car sales.
  • The report also includes data on hundreds of billions of dollars in new investment into EV projects.
  • The order supports the planned rollout of a comprehensive Electric Vehicle (EV) Rideshare and rental solution in Africa beginning with electric motorcycles.
  • ALYI has seeded its EV ecosystem solution with the development of its own EV motorcycle business.

Hyliion Announces Long-Range Version of Hypertruck ERX™ Targeting Zero-Emission Vehicle Credits

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Other Energy, Utilities, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, General Automotive, Energy, Aftermarket, Automotive, Environment, Other Transport, Trucking, Transport, Other Automotive, Logistics, Supply chain management, Sustainable transport, Electric vehicle, Truck, Zero-emissions vehicle, Technology, Science and technology

(NYSE: HYLN) (Hyliion), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, today announced a long-range variant of the Hypertruck ERX, which will be the first version brought to market.

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  • (NYSE: HYLN) (Hyliion), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, today announced a long-range variant of the Hypertruck ERX, which will be the first version brought to market.
  • This enhanced option, which will offer 75 miles of all-electric range, will enable Hypertruck ERX equipped production trucks to qualify for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) credits by meeting Californias Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) Rule.
  • The Hypertruck ERX will offer more than 1,000 miles of total range, enabling freight hauling capabilities that are comparable to diesel.
  • The Hypertruck ERX is also plug-in capable, allowing fleets the operational flexibility to recharge with low-cost renewable electricity from the grid.

World Electric Passenger Cars Market Report 2021-2028: Size, Share & Trends Analysis & Forecasts by Battery Electric Vehicle & Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
General Automotive, Automotive, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Electric vehicles, Electric vehicle conversion, Sustainable technologies, Transport, Motor vehicles, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Plug-in hybrid, Battery electric vehicle, Hybrid electric vehicle, Plug-in electric vehicle

The "Electric Passenger Cars Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Battery Electric Vehicle, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), by Region and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Electric Passenger Cars Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Battery Electric Vehicle, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), by Region and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global electric passenger cars market size is expected to reach USD 1.04 trillion by 2028, growing at a anticipated CAGR of 32.5% from 2021 to 2028.
  • The cost of electric vehicle batteries has been declining over the past few years owing to the mass-scale production of electric vehicle batteries and technological advancements.
  • Chapter 3 Electric Passenger Cars Market Variables, Trends & Scope
    3.6 Electric Passenger Cars - Top Selling Models, By Brand
    3.9 Electric Passenger Cars Market: Key Company Analysis, 2020
    Chapter 4 Electric Passenger Cars Market: Product Segment Analysis
    4.1 Electric Passenger Cars Market: By Product Segment Outlook & Market Share 2020 and 2028
    Chapter 5 Electric Passenger Cars Market: Regional Segment Analysis
    5.1 Electric Passenger Cars Market: Regional Outlook & Market Share 2020 and 2028

Government of Canada announces the country's first-ever federal strategy and fund dedicated to building active transportation trails and pathways

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Sustainable transport, Human activities, Human behavior, Transport, Wheelchair, Active mobility, Cycling, Trail

Investing in pathways and trails for cycling, walking, hybrid e-bikes and scooters, and wheelchairs gives everyone the opportunity to get out, get active, and access public transportation.

Key Points: 
  • Investing in pathways and trails for cycling, walking, hybrid e-bikes and scooters, and wheelchairs gives everyone the opportunity to get out, get active, and access public transportation.
  • More information about the Active Transportation Fund, details on eligibility, and how to apply may be found on the Infrastructure Canada website.
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested more than $236 million in 312 active transportation projects through the Investing in Canada plan.
  • In addition, hundreds more infrastructure projects funded by the Government of Canada have included components that promote active transportation.

Kelley Blue Book Names Best Affordable Used Hybrids, Electric Vehicles for 2021

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Electric vehicles, Electric vehicle conversion, Transport, Green vehicles, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Motor vehicles, Plug-in hybrid, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Electric vehicles in Hong Kong

To help car shoppers considering an affordable used hybrid or electric vehicle, the experts at Kelley Blue Book recently published the 10 Best Used Hybrids and EVs Under $20,000 and the 10 Best Used Hybrids and EVs Under $15,000 .

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  • To help car shoppers considering an affordable used hybrid or electric vehicle, the experts at Kelley Blue Book recently published the 10 Best Used Hybrids and EVs Under $20,000 and the 10 Best Used Hybrids and EVs Under $15,000 .
  • "One of the most underrated deals is to buy a used hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or all-electric vehicle," said Matt DeLorenzo, senior managing editor for Kelley Blue Book.
  • For more information about Kelley Blue Book's 10 Best Hybrids and EVs Under $20,000 for 2021, including detailed editorial commentary about each vehicle, photos, pricing details and more, visit https://www.kbb.com/best-cars/top-10-best-used-hybrid-and-electric-cars-... .
  • For more information about Kelley Blue Book's 10 Best Hybrids and EVs Under $15,000 for 2021, including detailed editorial commentary about each vehicle, photos, pricing details and more, visit https://www.kbb.com/best-cars/best-used-hybrid-and-electric-cars-under-1... .

Ideal Power Signs B-TRAN™ Sampling Agreement for Electric Vehicle Charging Application

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Electric vehicles, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Charging station, Uninterruptible power supply, Electric power, Electrical engineering, Electromagnetism

This represents Ideal Powers second sampling agreement in the EV space and its first in the 2.1 million unit global EV charging station market.

Key Points: 
  • This represents Ideal Powers second sampling agreement in the EV space and its first in the 2.1 million unit global EV charging station market.
  • Ideal Powers patented semiconductor power switch, the Bi-directional Bipolar Junction Transistor, or B-TRAN, reduces power losses by 50% or more over conventional power switches, depending on the application.
  • Ideal Power (NASDAQ: IPWR) is pioneering the development of its broadly patented bi-directional power switches, creating highly efficient and ecofriendly energy control solutions for electric vehicle, electric vehicle charging, renewable energy, energy storage, UPS / data center and other industrial and military applications.
  • Ideal Power disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, update or revise forward-looking statements.

City of Walla Walla, Washington Orders Beam Global EV ARC™ Off-Grid EV Charging System

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Electric vehicles, ChargePoint, Battery electric vehicles, Electric vehicle, Charging stations, Green vehicles, Transport, Transport in Australia, Sustainable transport

SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), the leading provider of innovative sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media and energy security, announced that the City of Walla Walla in Washington State has ordered its first EV ARC solar-powered EV charging system to power two fully electric city fleet vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), the leading provider of innovative sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media and energy security, announced that the City of Walla Walla in Washington State has ordered its first EV ARC solar-powered EV charging system to power two fully electric city fleet vehicles.
  • Walla Wallas EV ARC is equipped with a ChargePoint Dual Port charger and an emergency power panel.
  • The City of Walla Walla is excited to add the EV ARC solar-powered charging station as part of the Citys Fleet Electrification and Emergency Preparedness programs to fuel our fleet vehicles with emissions free off-grid energy.
  • Products include the patented EV ARC and Solar Tree lines with BeamTrak patented solar tracking, and ARC Technology energy storage, along with EV charging, outdoor media and disaster preparedness packages.

Ricardo Supports Mexico in Drive to Reduce Freight Emissions

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Automotive, Technology, Trucking, Rail, Transport, Other Technology, Oil, Gas, Logistics, Supply chain management, Environment, Energy, Fleet management, Climate change policy, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Earth sciences, Sustainable transport, Climate change mitigation, Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

Experts from global energy and environment consultancy Ricardo are leading an international consortium to support the Mexican Governments plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the freight sector.

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  • Experts from global energy and environment consultancy Ricardo are leading an international consortium to support the Mexican Governments plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the freight sector.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210726005697/en/
    Ricardo supports Mexico in drive to reduce freight emissions (Photo: Business Wire)
    Over the next 12 months, specialists in sustainable transport will work with organisations, including Mexico-based Centro Mario Molina and Urbanistica, to provide advice to the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) as part of the Sustainable Transport Programme.
  • Ricardos focus will be on green freight, helping national and local policy makers, as well as freight operators based in Mexico, to reduce the climate change and air pollution impacts of the transport of goods through a series of practical actions.
  • The project will support the cooperation between Mexico and Germany, which aims to promote climate mitigation efforts in Mexicos road freight sector by supporting ministries, authorities and companies.