FORD First Corporate Partner to Copper Mark, Assuring Environmental Commitment in Supply Chain

The Copper Mark is the first and only comprehensive social and environmental assurance program for copper production; Ford’s partnership with the program aligns with the company’s goal to responsibly source its raw materials Ford uses significant […]

Seven Principles for AI: BMW Group sets out Code of Ethics for the use of Artificial Intelligence.

+++ AI already widely used within the company +++ Over 400 use cases throughout the value chain +++ Code of ethics underpins the increased use of AI technologies +++ Munich. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is […]

‘Staggering’ Rise in Climate Emergencies in Last 20 years, New Disaster Research Shows

The first 20 years of this century have seen a “staggering” rise in climate disasters, UN researchers said on Monday, while also maintaining that “almost all nations” have failed to prevent a “wave of death and illness” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In […]

Electric Cars Will Treble Market Share this Year as Most Carmakers on Track to Meet EU Emissions Targets – Analysis

Originally published on Transport & Environment. By Eoin Bannon Also available in French, German, Italian and Polish EU standards are driving electric cars towards 10% of sales, and 15% in 2021 But lax targets for 2025 and 2030 would see EV […]

Cummins Continues to Power Bustech With New, Battery Electric & Fuel Cell Electric Powertrains

Cummins and Bustech will build the next-gen Bustech XDi low floor transit bus using Cummins zero-emission battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology Production will ramp up in late 2021 and early 2022 Cummins will also […]

Renault Trucks Partners with UK’s Leading Brands Adding Two 100% Electric Medium Duty Vehicles.

Marking a milestone in the transformation of urban transport, Renault Trucks is delighted to partner with two of the UK’s leading brands in announcing the sale of its first two 100% electric medium duty vehicles.  Warburtons, […]

Letter to Congress: National Zero-Emission Truck Coalition’s Stimulus Recommendations

The National Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) Coalition, including roughly four dozen organizations representing America’s major heavy truck makers, innovators, suppliers and key stakeholders, sent a letter to Congressional leadership calling on any stimulus or recovery legislative package to prioritize […]

Scotland’s Thin Blue Line Begins to Go Green

Hyundai Motor UK to supply circa 180 Kona Electrics to Police Scotland in largest pure electric vehicle fleet order to date The agreement supports Police Scotland’s ambition to establish the first blue light, ultra-low emission vehicle […]

New TRECH Project Research Update on Health Benefits of TCI Policy Scenarios

Originally published on Harvard Chan C-CHANGE The Context Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States and in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions at about 28% and 30%, respectively (EPA […]

European CEO Alliance Emphasis Cross-Industry Collaboration to Fight Climate Change

Members agree at first meeting: “We support the EU Green Deal. The climate targets are feasible, with sustainable growth and future-proof jobs ahead” Volkswagen and 11 leading European companies collaborate on decarbonization of economy and society Investments […]

CUTRIC Launches Project to Reduce Cost of Electric Bus Charging Systems

Initiative will be led by CUTRIC Member eCAMION and supported by the University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) is proud to announce its investment of $999,000 in […]

CTDOT Celebrates Unveiling of First Battery-Electric Transit Bus

These are the first buses to enter service under CTDOT’s electric bus initiative and will use 125 kWh electric bus chargers installed at the GBT bus maintenance facility. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) was joined […]

ABB & Lion Electric Partner to Bolster e-mobility in North America

ABB has joined forces with Lion Electric to sell and service electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment, pushing the boundaries of e-mobility throughout North America ABB has partnered with Lion Electric, an innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles, […]