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Volkswagen launches new research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory & University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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The expanded collaboration aims to explore how to integrate break­throughs in material science and recycling concepts to support electric mobility and sustainable transportation. Volkswagen is focused to push electric mobility and new technologies for ever-more sustainable transportation.

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DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

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Didi Chuxing (DiDi), the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, will launch Latin America’s first shared electric vehicle (EV) fleet through its app in Mexico, as the company further invests in sustainable transportation innovations in the region.

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Westport Fuel Systems & Scania partner on direct-injected hydrogen engine research project

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Scania engineers have already gained valuable insights from tests with hydrogen and fuel cells. Scania continues to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system with here-and-now-solutions as well as exploring new and future solutions; this research project is yet another example. —David M.

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Tesla’s partner IDRA shares insights on the Cybertruck Giga Press’ potential

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In a recent video, IDRA, the company building the house-sized die-casting contraptions, shared some insights on the daunting machine’s development, its advantages, and its upcoming iterations like the 8,000-ton Giga Press that will be used for the Tesla Cybertruck. . Don’t hesitate to contact us for news tips.

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Toyota joins London Hydrogen Partnership

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We are pleased to participate within the London Hydrogen Partnership and add our support to its ambitions to develop and enable clean, sustainable hydrogen fuel cell transport for the capital.

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Volvo Group launches first vehicle made of fossil-free steel

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In addition, insights about yet another sustainable steel collaboration were shared. With a commitment to be climate-neutral and achieve net zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, Volvo Group is on the path towards developing sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions of the future.

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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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Sperling wrote a book— Three Revolutions —describing a three-pronged approach to sustainable transportation that involves integrating electrification, ride-sharing and autonomous vehicles. As that transportation shift progresses, motor companies are interested in opening up secondary markets for their vehicles.

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