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Proterra files for Chapter 11

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As commercial vehicles accelerate towards electrification, we look forward to sharpening our focus as a leading EV battery technology supplier for the benefit of our many stakeholders. The company has also installed more than 100 megawatts of heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure to support commercial vehicle fleets across North America.

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Continental, Knorr-Bremse partner on highly automated driving in commercial vehicles; platooning first

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Continental and Knorr-Bremse AG have entered into a partnership to develop a complete system solution for highly automated driving (HAD) in commercial vehicles, initially focused on automated convoy driving (platooning). Knorr-Bremse will offer the complete system to commercial vehicle manufacturers in Europe, North America and Asia.

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Lordstown Motors files for Chapter 11, sues Foxconn; selling off Endurance electric pickup

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The litigation accuses Foxconn of fraud and willful and consistent failure to live up to its commercial and financial commitments to Lordstown. Jefferies is acting as financial advisor to the Company, and White & Case LLP is acting as legal counsel. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Tesla loses top attorney Lynn Miller to autonomous trucking startup

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. “She is an important addition to our executive team as we start to deploy our autonomous trucking technology globally this year and further accelerate our plans to help fleets drive improved safety, efficiency, and sustainability in their businesses.” It is unknown exactly why Miller chose to leave Tesla for Plus.

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Pacific states and BC agree to align GHG and clean energy policies; targeting 10% new vehicle ZEV purchases by 2016

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The agreement has no legal effect and imposes no legally binding obligation. The Pacific Coast already has the highest penetration of electric cars in North America. Support emerging markets and innovation for alternative fuels in commercial trucks, buses, rail, ports and marine transportation.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. North America and Western Europe—are close to peaking of sales of new vehicles. PEV makers pursue revenue beyond vehicle sales.

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DOE Award Supports Largest Single Deployment of EVs and Infrastructure Yet; Up to 5,000 Nissan LEAF EVs in 5 Regions

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The project will collect and analyze data characterizing vehicle use in diverse topographies and climate conditions, evaluate the effectiveness of charging infrastructure, and conduct trials of various revenue systems for commercial and public charging infrastructure. Nissan introduced the LEAF on 2 August.

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