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California Program Encourages Adoption of Zero-Emissions Vehicles
California’s Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program is expected to increase sales of electric, plug-in hybrid, and other alternative light-duty vehicles in the United States. The ZEV program is administered by the California Air Resources Board and affects model year 2018 and…
Only nine EU countries truly encourage companies to switch to electric vehicles
Companies register around 60% of all new cars in the European Union, which makes corporate fleets one of the key drivers of transport electrification. However, new research by the organisation Transport & Environment shows that most EU member states still…
How Shippers Can Drive the Transition to Zero-Emission Trucking
Large companies are the largest buyers of road freight. As part of its Decarbonise Corporate Fleets initiative, the European Commission should set zero-emission (ZE) procurement targets on large shippers, rather than truck operators. Large companies (>250 employees and >50 million…
China Develops New Strategy: Electric Vehicles as Standard by 2035
The Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China, in cooperation with nine other government departments, has released a new circular document setting the goal for fully electric vehicles to become the dominant choice in new car sales by…
Zero-Emission Trucks Still Face Unequal Conditions Compared to Diesel Trucks – How to Level the Playing Field
The transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) has not been sufficiently incentivized due to unequal conditions regarding permitted weight and dimensions compared to diesel trucks. While this is not the only challenge, it has been a significant obstacle. In July 2023,…
Volvo Trucks at Bauma in Munich: New Vehicles and Technologies Supporting the Path to Zero Emissions
Volvo Trucks is attending the Bauma 2025 exhibition to showcase its commitment to decarbonizing transport in the construction industry. The company will present a wide range of products and technologies that enable sustainable transport—both today and in the future. At…
EU: Decline in Sales of Electric and Diesel Vehicles in 2024
The European Union’s automotive market saw a modest but encouraging growth of 1.1 percent in new car sales in October 2024, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). As reported by the Serbian Association of Vehicle and…