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Ford running 12-month trial of 20 plug-in hybrid Transit Custom vans in London

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Ford is launching a multi-million pound project designed to help improve air quality in London. Teaming up with our London partners, we will also be able to trial software and telematics with enormous potential to reduce emissions and costs in the city. —Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

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Hertz launches Hertz Electrifies public-private partnership in US; bringing 25,000 EVs to Europe with Uber

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That’s why Hertz is investing in the largest electric vehicle rental fleet in North America and bringing a new driving experience to leisure and business customers, as well as rideshare drivers. I can think of no better partner in Hertz’s shift towards electrification than America’s cities, where innovation is happening.

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Volkswagen, Stellantis and Glencore backing ACG in $1B purchase of Brazilian nickel sulfide and copper mines

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Volkswagen, Stellantis and Glencore are supporting the purchase of the Atlantic Nickel nickel sulfide and the Mineraçao Vale Verde copper mine in Brazil by ACG , a London-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), for US$ 1 billion. They have a combined 2022 Adjusted EBITDA of $260 million. lb nickel for open pit; c.

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Via Motors, Geely to co-develop medium-duty extended-range electric truck for China and Americas

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VIA’s vehicle integration capability, at both production facilities in Utah and Mexico, provides a range of commercial vehicles to meet zero emissions requirements. Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle (GCV) has two sub brands; the London Electric Vehicle Company and Yuan Cheng Auto. ZGH also recently announced acquisition of 8.2%

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DHL locks in 44 EV truck order from Volvo for regional hauling

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Global logistics provider DHL and Volvo Trucks announced today the signing of a cooperation agreement for an intended order of 40 Volvo FE and FL all-electric trucks to be used for regional hauling and package deliveries. Volvo’s customer deliveries have landed in Europe, North America, and Australia.

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Hertz massively expands Uber EV partnership with 25,000 more vehicles

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Hertz and Uber have had a substantial partnership in North America over the past year, which has allowed Uber drivers to rent EVs from Hertz at a discounted weekly rate. This program will begin in London, England, but will quickly expand to Paris, France, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the coming year.

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Ford unveiling Evos Concept with cloud-optimized plug-in hybrid powertrain at Frankfurt show; previews new global design language

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The Ford Evos Concept previews a new global design language for the next generation of Ford cars, MAVs and CUVs. The company said the four-door, four-seat fastback concept with plug-in hybrid powertrain previews its new global design language, while exploring key future powertrain and vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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