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Logistics providers must consider new issues as volume of BEVs being shipped rises

Auto Remarketing

Auto logistics providers anticipate a large increase this year in the volume of battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, they transport. That includes transportation, storage, and maintenance. It is more expensive to ship EVs because of their overall weight.” ACERTUS added capacity in 2023 to address the needs of moving BEVs.

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Shipping Companies Are Wasting Fuel In The Stupidest Way Possible

Jalopnik

Researchers at the Blue Visby Consortium developed a simple solution that will significantly cut the carbon emissions produced by international maritime shipping with expensive refits of already operating ships. Last week, the research group released results from a two-month, two-ship trial… Read more.

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Kia PV5 EV Spied Looking Fresh In Passenger Van Form

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The development of the midsize van continues, and our spy photographers spotted camouflaged prototypes in commercial and passenger van flavors. Last month, Kia teased the production version of the van during the IAA Transportation Show in Hannover, hinting at an imminent debut before the early 2025 market launch.

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Can ammonia be used as a substitute for fossil fuel?

Autocar

However, it is being investigated for all kinds of transport use, including ships, trucks and cars. We have got used to hearing about methanol, hydrogen and synthetic fuels as potential replacements for petrol and diesel, but ammonia? A household cleaning product or fertiliser seems almost bizarre.

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COMMENTARY: 6 strategies to reduce transportation costs

Auto Remarketing

Each car requires its own logistics and transport, and while it’s sometimes overlooked or seen as a necessary investment with little to no return, cargo transportation can heavily impact a dealership’s bottom line. In fact, designing affordable cargo transport strategies should play a significant role in inventory management.

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Porsche Design Styles Up The World’s Thinnest Foldable Phone

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All Magic V2 RSRs will ship with a stylus inside the box as well as a protective case. Our goal is to transport this emotion as well as the progressive functionality, cutting-edge technology, and the unique design language to customers around the globe,” he added.

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What are e-fuels and how can they reduce car emissions?

Autocar

The potential of e-fuels is huge,” said Porsche research and development executive Michael Steiner. The committee urged a “reality check” on the government’s transport strategy. Gimbert added that e-fuels should be diverted to planes and ships, which cannot yet use batteries to decarbonise. There are currently more than 1.3