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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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The principles reflect the positions of the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), NHTSA, and RITA at this time of adoption related to research, demonstration and implementation of a connected vehicle environment. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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Tesla submits Gigafactory Berlin approval documents: Environment Ministry

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Tesla has submitted all of the required documents for the German State of Brandenburg to approve the operation and production of electric vehicles at the company’s first European production facility known as Gigafactory Berlin. Tesla CEO Elon Musk at Gigafactory Berlin in September 2020. Credit: @AndreasOpperman/Twitter).

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European Parliament Environment Committee backs plan to reduce motor vehicle noise

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The European Parliament Environment Committee by a vote of 30 to 27, with two absentions, adopted a report for lowering motor vehicle noise limits for new vehicles in category M (for passengers) and N (for goods). Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading A7-0435/2012 ( EP documentation gateway ).

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Automotive industry develops new guidance for measuring recycled content of automotive products

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The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) have published a new guidance document, “ Measuring Recycled Content of Automotive Products.”.

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IMO Environment Committee approves draft mandatory regulations to cut ship carbon intensity; technical and operational

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has approved draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships. This builds on current mandatory energy efficiency requirements to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

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Kia Soul EV achieves UL Environment Validation for bio-based organic carbon content for 10% of its interior plastic

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The new Kia Soul EV, which will have its world premiere at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show starting later this week, has achieved UL Environment validation for bio-based organic carbon content for 10% of its interior materials.

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US DOE releases national clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap

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The document explores opportunities for clean hydrogen to contribute to national decarbonization goals across multiple sectors of the economy. The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the US National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap , a framework for accelerating the production, processing, delivery, storage, and use of clean hydrogen.

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