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Boxed in by pollution: The urgent need for tougher trucking rules to protect communities around warehouses
Highlights the urgent need for stricter trucking regulations to reduce air pollution near warehouses, which disproportionately affects communities of color, requiring coordinated action from governments, private sector, and utilities.
Can battery swapping accelerate the Indian private bus market’s transition to electric?
As the Indian Government aims to replace 800,000 diesel buses, which make up around one-third of all buses on the roads, with electric ones by 2030, battery swapping can be a potential catalyst for faster adoption of electric buses.
Low-emission Zones – a catalyst for improving transit infrastructure in cities
As cities in India consider similar interventions to address the issue of pollution and traffic congestion, there is a need to assess whether the infrastructure existing in our cities is adequate to support low-emission zones (LEZ).
Battery electric trucks in the U.S. Northeast: Electric utilities and planning for tomorrow
Some utilities in the Northeast are supporting the electrification of truck fleets through incentives, fleet service tools, and reduced rates.
Ambitious HDV regulations are key to unlocking Canada’s full decarbonization potential
Following the milestone implementation of the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard (EVAS) for light-duty vehicles (LDVs), ambitious regulations for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) are an important next step toward Canada’s decarbonization goals.
Proactive policies by China to better support the transition to zero-emission construction equipment
As China’s construction sector transitions to zero-emission machinery, proactive policies including pilot projects and ambitious emission standards and targets for electrification would help accelerate the market.
India needs a policy push to harvest the rich benefits of electric tractors
The blog provides an overview of Tractors India’s corporate strategies, highlighting their commitment to leveraging innovative technologies and customer-centric approaches to enhance their market presence and operational efficiency.
Enabling low-emission zones around schools and across Indian cities
Highlights of some key learnings about planning for and implementing low-emission zones in India, including around schools, especially during school hours.
Electrifying all U.S. trucks is not just feasible—it’ll cost less than some might have you think
Explores recent estimates for electrifying the U.S. truck fleet, finding that it is both feasible and affordable, in contrast to the Clean Freight Coalition’s inflated $1 trillion projection.
Clearing the Air in India: GPS could become handy
GNSS technology in highway tolling can also be pivotal for implementing policy strategies that support improvements in air quality, equitable motor vehicle taxation and transport planning.
Fully electric—not plug-in hybrid—is still the future of the American car
Superior climate benefits and consumer savings are two key reasons why fully electric vehicles are the future of American clean transportation.
Cutting CO2 emissions through policies that promote alternatives to driving in cities
Emphasizes how transitioning to zero-emission vehicles and providing urban dwellers with a diversity of alternatives to cars in cities around the world can combine to significantly cut CO2 emissions.
