Forbes Green Tech

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

A report from the frontlines as cities grapple with new transport technologies, including last mile microtransit, scooters and data gathering in the stupid city.

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Scooters Transportation Technology 46

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While e-bike proponents generally talk up the benefits for individuals and commuters, the format also holds substantial promise when it comes to last-mile delivery. The rest is here: E-bikes, the uncelebrated hero of last-mile delivery?

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EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The urgency for companies to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles is underscored as demand for e-commerce, and with it last-mile deliveries, soars. The result: more fossil-fuel based trucks on the road that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions worsening air pollution. Download the report. How does a ZED Zone model work?

Innovation 52

Innovation Pollution Fossil fuels Health 52

Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Dial in at The post The Brief: Exponential impact tech (video), place-based Australia, micro solar cells, last-mile deliveries appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact! Today: Keeping the faith through impact investing.

Investment 66

Investment 66

Solar Sister

JANUARY 31, 2018

Solar Sister data shows that mobility, specifically access to motorbikes, is a major factor for success among Solar Sister entrepreneurs serving last mile communities. This article is part of a monthly blog series, Last Mile Learning, by Abby Mackey , Solar Sister’s Grants and Impact Manager.

Transportation 40

Transportation Investment Energy Energy 40

CleanTech Group

AUGUST 24, 2021

In 2020, the e-commerce share of retail sales increased from 16% to 19%, the largest jump to date. Driven by pandemic lockdowns, home.

Logistics 78

Logistics Packaging Retail Innovation 78

Solar Sister

MAY 15, 2018

Identifying women who will thrive in our unique business opportunity is critical to scaling Solar Sister’s last mile distribution. Isabella and her daughter Aisha are community champions who help to reach last-mile communities. But the large majority live in the dark. This is the result of Isabella’s enterprise.

Energy 40

Energy Energy Electricity 40

altenergymag

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Strategic partnership to create Green Machine Equipment-branded, zero-emission vehicles for use in dense, urban areas, and corporate campuses

Electricity 105

Electricity 105

Charged

APRIL 8, 2024

More bad news for the ubiquitous anti-EV trolls: the million-mile EV battery is in sight. Chinese battery supplier CATL and bus maker Yutong have partnered to launch an EV battery that’s warranted to last 1.5 million km (932,000 miles) or 15 years. Sources: CnEVPost , Electrek

Batteries 119

Batteries Europe 119

Solar Sister

AUGUST 7, 2018

Because Solar Sister focuses on last mile distribution, in remote, off-grid communities where costs are high but impact is transformative, our model also requires external investment. Last Mile Learning is a monthly blog series by Grants and Impact Manager, Abby Mackey. Carbon Credits? —?Improved

Investment 40

Investment Africa Carbon Energy 40

Canary Media

MARCH 15, 2024

Last July, a small group of rabble-rousers boarded a trio of powerboats, banners and bullhorns in hand. They were headed for the massive floating construction site of an offshore wind farm 35 miles from the eastern tip of Long Island, New York.… This story was first published by Sierra , the Sierra Club magazine.

Construction 143

Construction Energy Energy 143

Charged

MARCH 26, 2024

Daimler Truck North America ( DTNA ) has announced that its electric Freightliner eM2, which went into series production at its Portland, Oregon, facility at the end of last year, is now being distributed to US customers. The Freightliner eM2 has typical ranges of 180 miles for Class 6 and 250 miles for Class 7.

North America 118

North America Electricity Transportation 118

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The ‘last mile’ of consumer sustainability behavior Mike De Socio Thu, 02/18/2021 – 00:05 These days, it’s hard to argue that sustainability is a niche consumer interest. A vast majority of consumers worldwide believe we need to consume less, according to research by GlobeScan.

Sustainability 28

Sustainability North America Packaging Health 28

AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The rest is here: Hydropoint’s Chris Spain on the last-mile of water networks and the full cost of water. Pete May, Co-Founder & Board Member at GreenBiz, interviewed Chris Spain, CEO & President at Hydropoint, during VERGE 21 (October 25-28, 2021). View archived videos from the conference here: [link].

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Charged

APRIL 18, 2024

Manufactured in Japan, RIZON trucks are designed for urban and last-mile delivery applications and routes of up to 160 miles per day. The first batch of Daimler Truck ’s electric RIZON models to be delivered in the US was recently supplied to customers in California, and more units are scheduled to follow.

Electricity 121

Electricity Transportation Innovation Batteries 121

Canary Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

A Virgin Atlantic flight taking off this week from London to New York City will last about eight hours, span around 3,500 miles — and emit only a fraction of the planet-warming gases associated with a typical transatlantic flight. On Tuesday, the British airline is set to pluck a Boeing 787 Dreamliner from its fleet…

Fossil fuels 142

Fossil fuels 142

TechCrunch: Climate

JANUARY 21, 2024

Shamba Pride has since 2016 worked to enhance last-mile distribution for farm inputs and tackle price exploitation and quality issues for farmers through its merchant network dubbed digishops. It […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

Startups 125

Startups Africa 125

Charged

APRIL 9, 2024

Savvy consumers are familiar with MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) figures, which are designed to inform car buyers about the relative efficiency of different EV models. Savvy consumers are familiar with MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) figures, which are designed to inform car buyers about the relative efficiency of different EV models.

Energy 111

Energy Energy 111

The Guardian: Energy

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The state’s premier, Steven Miles , will on Friday announce new environmental regulations for the basin, which is among the world’s last unaltered river systems. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading.

Government 108

Government Fossil fuels Politics Energy 108

Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 4, 2022

With the auto industry embracing an all-electric future, 2022 is going to be a banner year for electric vehicles, from last-mile delivery scooters to full-sized trucks. If you're thinking about buying an electric vehicle, how do you tell which one is right for you?

Electric vehicle 228

Electric vehicle Scooters Electricity 228

Canary Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The battery, which used to provide several hundred miles of range, might suddenly only last 50 miles on a… This story was first published by Grist. About three times a day, Rich Benoit gets a call to his auto shop, The Electrified Garage , from the owner of an older Tesla Model S whose car battery has begun to fail.

Batteries 83

Batteries 83

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 7, 2023

With the same average capacity as a conventional diesel vehicle, it is expected to save 42 tonnes of CO 2 annually, with zero emissions per mile compared to 1.55 kg of CO 2 per mile for its fossil fuel equivalent [1]. The truck also seemingly offers reduced noise and vibration.

Electricity 221

Electricity Logistics Construction Patents 221

Charged

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The company says its tires have earned top energy efficiency ratings in Germany, and that last year, they set a world record for hypermiling, extending the range of an unmodified Renault Zoe by 50 miles (12%) compared to standard OEM tires. Zeti leases EVs from Jaguar, LEVC and Tesla to fleets on a cost-per-mile basis.

Transportation 126

Transportation Energy Energy 126

Charged

AUGUST 2, 2022

Canoo’s Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) is an American-made commercial EV optimized for last-mile delivery use cases. This is the winning algorithm to seriously compete in the last-mile delivery race,” said Tony Aquila, Chairman and CEO of Canoo.

Electricity 143

Electricity Retail Startups Innovation 143

Charged

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

These have GVWs of from 15,995 to 17,995 pounds and are intended for urban and last-mile deliveries and routes of up to 150 miles per day. RIZON has received certification from the EPA and California Air Resource Board (CARB) Executive Orders. Velocity EV plans to appoint additional dealers across the US. Source: Daimler

Electricity 116

Electricity Batteries 116

Energy Central

APRIL 16, 2024

IRENA | To Accelerate Green Hydrogen Deployment Green hydrogen and its derivatives are key to the last mile of net-zero emissions reduction – which should be completed by mid-century at the latest. Achieving net-zero requires a comprehensive transformation of all sectors, including not just power but also end uses.

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Hydrogen Energy Energy 52

Charged

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will use 30 Renault electric trucks to make last-mile deliveries to supermarkets and businesses in Belgium. The routes served average 150 km (93 miles) per day. Source: CCEP.

Electricity 130

Electricity Investment Energy Energy 130

U.S. Green Technology

AUGUST 24, 2022

If you’re concerned about the life of your Tesla battery, fret not: the company has automobiles that last for 300 to 400 miles. Tesla is at the front of the electric car revolution because their models offer some of the industry’s finest battery ranges.

Electricity 149

Electricity Batteries Technology 149

Charged

MARCH 24, 2022

The Blue Arc delivery van is a battery-electric Class 3 commercial delivery vehicle designed for high-frequency, last-mile delivery fleets. The Blue Arc electric chassis is designed to be highly configurable, and adaptable to last-mile delivery, work truck, mass transit, recreational vehicle, and other vehicle applications.

Batteries 131

Batteries Electricity Packaging Technology 131

altenergymag

MAY 15, 2023

The second batch contains all VF 8 vehicles, which have a longer battery range than initial batch of 999 VF 8 City Edition vehicles imported to the US last year. The VF 8 has an EPA-rated range of 264 miles for the Eco trim and 243 miles for the Plus trim per full charge.

Batteries 78

Batteries 78

Charged

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The electric vans are designed for high-frequency, last-mile delivery fleets, and offer a choice of vocational packages. Range is 150 miles at 50% payload. The commercial-grade features from Shyft, engineered with first-hand knowledge of last-mile delivery, are a true differentiator versus the other EV options.”.

Electricity 105

Electricity Automotive Packaging Retail 105

Charged

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The ‘first mile-last mile’ is critically important, and DASH is a great solution to that.” The Tampa Bay region is sadly lacking in public transport options. Behind the wheel is a “driver-ambassador,” a uniformed, expert guide to what to see and do in the area. “As Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available.

Fashion 126

Fashion Transportation 126

FuelCellsWorks

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Bornheim/Neuenstein -- While the logistics world is looking for sustainable solutions for the last mile of the future, there are still few scalable

Transportation 52

Transportation Logistics Hydrogen Sustainability 52

Grist

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

With 215-mile-per-hour winds, faster than a severe tornado, the fictional Luna is the world’s first Category 6 hurricane. The current Category 5 designation refers to any tropical cyclone with wind speeds higher than 157 miles per hour. In the real world, Category 5 is synonymous with the biggest and baddest storms. But some U.S.

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Climate change Resilience 100

The Verge: Energy

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Fallon / AFP via Getty Images The US saw record gains in fuel efficiency last year, but it still falls short of what’s needed to meet fast-approaching deadlines. Thanks to their love of large vehicles, American automakers have fallen behind their competitors when it comes to getting more miles per gallon of gas. Photo by Patrick T.

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Automotive Electric vehicle Pollution Technology 103

Charged

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Located 15 miles north of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the site is perfectly positioned to support electric trucks serving the largest container ports in the US. PepsiCo recently announced that it will be using the Rancho Dominquez site for last-mile delivery charging in the Los Angeles area.

North America 119

North America Pollution Electricity 119

Green Living Guy

JUNE 15, 2022

Moreover, making last-mile deliveries into the West End shopping district. DHL is the UK’s largest logistics company. Today the company announces it has begun operating the first purpose-built fully electric 16-tonne vehicle in the UK. The Volvo FL Electric 4×2 rigid is now part of DHL Supply Chain’s fleet in London.

Europe 145

Europe Electricity Logistics Global warming 145