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T&E: two-thirds of European battery production at risk as companies weigh investing in US instead

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More than two-thirds (68%) of lithium-ion battery production planned for Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, according to new analysis by the European NGO Transport & Environment. Battery investment in the US and China continued to grow, and European companies have already signalled expansion in America.

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Six mobility start-ups launching Volkswagen’s incubator program at Transparent Factory

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Over the course of eight hours, 14 entrepreneurial companies from Romania, Spain and Germany presented themselves in 30‑minute sessions in front of eight judges. The latest four selected start-ups: Smart City System: the company has developed a sensor system that detects, in real time, whether a parking space is occupied.

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Michelin 2048 goals: tires made with 80% sustainable material and 100% tire recycling

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The project was selected by France’s Agency for the Environment and Energy Management (ADEME) to receive €14.7 million in financing as part of the Investing in the Future program. Lehigh Technologies is now a specialty chemical company that is part of the High Technology Materials Business Unit of Michelin.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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Well you look at Germany and four companies vie for each roof space. He runs a company called solarsolar at solarsolar.com He wrote the bible of the industry years ago “The New Solar Electric Home” (now in its 3rd printing). He wasn’t a finance guy, thinking “I’m going to make money.” We have the wherewithal. He was a geek.

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SARTRE project completes first successful on-road demo of multiple vehicle platooning

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The SARTRE project (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) ( earlier post ) has recently completed the first successful test demonstration of a multiple vehicle platoon, with Volvo Car Corporation as the only participating car manufacturer. SARTRE multiple vehicle platoon on the test track. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.

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First on-road demonstration of SARTRE vehicle platooning

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The EU-financed SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) project has carried out the first successful demonstration of its vehicle platooning technology at the Volvo Proving Ground close to Gothenburg, Sweden. First on-road SARTRE mini-platoon. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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