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15 countries agree to work toward 100% ZEV truck and bus sales by 2040

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Under the new Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs), Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales are setting an interim goal of 30% zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2030.

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American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense partner to pursue US Army’s Common Tactical Truck program

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Rheinmetall, with its subsidiary Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV), is a global leader in tactical military truck development and manufacturing. Combined with an open architecture, the commercial backbone of the HX3 will support persistent modernization and allow for increases in capability as technologies mature.

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After global milestone, where will Tesla Supercharging expand to next?

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Looking globally, there are a few areas where Tesla may want to expand first. The three major markets on the continent, France, Germany , and the United Kingdom, are likely on the top of the list for Tesla. Overall, Tesla finds itself in a target-rich environment. Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) November 22, 2022.

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Nio garners $2.2 billion investment from UAE fund

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It never stops, it’s just that currently the global financial policy environment has made this work more challenging.” Nio is known for its focus on battery swapping technology , which some have warned may be difficult to make a viable business opportunity without the aid of extensive partnerships.

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San Francisco selects BAE Systems Series-ER for 68 transit buses for Green Bus Zones

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Stop/start technology: With bus accessories powered by the Accessory Power Systems (APS), the engine can be shut off at stops to prevent idling and emissions. The stop/start function can be programmed with a global positioning system to automatically shut down the engine at specified locations.

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Honda R&D using IBM Watson IoT technology for real-time monitoring and data analysis in F1 racers

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Honda R&D is monitoring and analyzing data from more than 160 sensors in Formula One (F1) cars using IBM Watson Internet of Things (IoT) technology. As a race is taking place, data is streamed to the cloud and shared with the pit crew teams equipped with tablets and mobile technology.

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Volkswagen sold around 394,000 battery-electric vehicles in 2023

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Despite the ratio of BEVs to all of its vehicles being somewhat small, Volkswagen highlights in the release that the figure represents a continued interest in the emerging technology from its consumers. “We expect the market environment to remain challenging in 2024. the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Norway and Belgium.