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55% of UK freight sector plans for battery EV fleet in five years

Envirotec Magazine

Two in five freight companies are using existing data to improve efficiency, meaning immediate opportunities to decarbonise fleets are being missed, according to a business connectivity provider for the transport and logistics sector. Does the industry truly believe in net-zero targets?

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Electrify America to install charging stations with battery energy storage for drayage trucks at the Port of Long Beach

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The company plans to install 30 electric fleet-dedicated chargers paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the Port, as part of EA’s $25-million Green City investment at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The 30 new chargers will offer power levels from 150 to 350 kW. Source: Electrify America.

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£1.2 million government funding aims for lower-emissions freight

Envirotec Magazine

The winners include Skyports Deliveries, who will use drones to improve island-to-island connectivity in the Orkney Islands, and Electric Assisted Vehicles, who are developing a four-wheel, electrically assisted lightweight delivery vehicle to help reduce road emissions.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

A positive Return On Investment (ROI) and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money, create a competitive advantage, open new markets and attract customers and employees. Consider the following: Manufacturing processes, including production, sourcing, fulfillment, distribution and logistics.

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How far can hydrogen go? The future fuel of long-haul trucking

Hydrogen Fuel News

In this context, the long-haul trucking industry has increasingly asked questions such as “Is hydrogen the fuel for long-haul trucking of the future?” Taking the investment plunge Hydrogen as a vehicle fuel requires a technological investment regardless of deployment due to its unique storage and usage requirements.

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How Technology is Revolutionizing the Semi-Truck’s Fuel Economy

Hydrogen Fuel News

In a world where maximizing every drop of fuel is crucial, the automotive industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to cutting-edge technology. The trucking industry is not an exception. This revolution is leading to the development of more efficient engines, lighter materials, and advanced aerodynamics. 

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Smart Energy Finances: Growth financing for AI-based network resilience

Smart Energy International

This week’s Smart Energy Finances looks at an investment round for Neara, an Australian company that has developed a platform that uses AI to help utilities design networks, enhance wildfire and vegetation management programmes and bring renewable projects online faster. million) for Shanghai Electric Energy Storage Technology.