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Mazda2 Hybrid to be introduced in Europe; OEM model supplied by Toyota

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Mazda Motor Corporation will introduce the Mazda2 Hybrid in Europe from the spring of 2022. The Mazda2 Hybrid will be an OEM model supplied by Toyota Motor Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, and will be added to the Mazda2 lineup in Europe and sold as Mazda's own brand vehicle.

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Hampleton Partners: Autotech M&A remains constant, driven by EVs and charging

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The latest Autotech & Mobility M&A Market Report from Hampleton Partners, the international M&A and corporate finance advisory firm for technology companies, shows that the appetite for Autotech & Mobility deals has remained consistent despite the impact of COVID disruption, the global semiconductor shortage and supply chain issues.

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Safran acquires stake in Li-Sulfur battery maker OXIS Energy; OXIS announces two JDAs

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Safran acquired an equity interest in Li-Sulfur battery manufacturer OXIS Energy ( earlier post ) through its Safran Corporate Ventures subsidiary, which invests in disruptive technology businesses. Safran Corporate Ventures is participating in a £7-million (US$9.1-million) Source: OXIS Energy.

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24M raises $21.8M to accelerate SemiSolid battery development and deployment; round led by Kyocera and ITOCHU

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The financing was led by advanced ceramics manufacturer Kyocera Group and leading global trading company, ITOCHU Corporation. 24M introduced its novel SemiSolid lithium-ion battery design in 2015, and has since leveraged its own semi-automated pilot facility to substantially advance both cell design and production readiness.

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Porsche launches carbon offset program in US

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Following its corporate fleets, PCNA will soon offer Porsche Impact to USA customers who want to reduce the CO 2 footprint of their internal-combustion engines. The two Experience Centers are popular destinations, with more than 335,000 visitors combined since opening in 2015 in Atlanta and 2016 in LA.

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Ballard closes $5M strategic investment from Nisshinbo Holdings

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in Japan, as previously announced by Ballard on 27 October 2015. Ballard intends to use the proceeds from the financing for general corporate purposes, including the potential funding of future acquisitions or investments in complementary businesses, products or technologies. Earlier post.).

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Electra Vehicles, Inc. Announces $21 Million Financing Round led by United Ventures

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Electra Vehicles was founded in 2015 by energy storage expert Fabrizio Martini, following his work with NASA, where he developed a novel battery system for Venus-bound spacecraft. Existing investors LIFTT S.p.A., Club degli Investitori, and BlackBerry Limited also participated in the round.