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Vantis and Thales partner to build US’ first statewide drone infrastructure network; BVLOS flights

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Vantis , North Dakota’s Statewide Unmanned Aircraft Systems Network, will partner with Thales as the long-term systems integrator to build out the UAS (drone) infrastructure across the state. BVLOS flights are the future of UAS. Vantis, through our partnership with Thales USA, is making that future a reality.

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MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future suggests widespread autonomous driving at least a decade away

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The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future has released a new research brief examining the future of autonomous vehicles. The crucial role of public transit for connecting workers to workplaces will endure: the future of work depends in large part on how people get to work. The automated vehicle transition will not be jobless.

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bp acquires EV fleet charging provider AMPLY Power; first major step into electrification in the US

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By 2030, bp aims to nearly double earnings from its global convenience and mobility businesses—increasing from around $5 billion in 2019—while delivering returns in the range of 15-20%. for customers, including individual drivers and fleet operators. Founded in 2018, AMPLY Power aims to make EV adoption easy for fleets.

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Neste invests in Sunfire, developer of high-temperature electrolysis and Power-to-X solutions

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As part of Neste’s growth strategy, we continue to focus on innovation with the aim to develop the existing businesses and build new growth business platforms. In October 2019, Sunfire signed a cooperation agreement with the French major energy company Total SA. One of these fields of innovation is Power-to-X.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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Further model ranges will follow, starting in 2019. The eVito will be followed in 2019 by the eSprinter. Just as important from the perspective of total cost of ownership is the integration of a robust charging infrastructure as well as comprehensive service and maintenance management.

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BMW i Ventures invests in Software Motor Company; high rotor pole switched reluctance motor system

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To-date, SMC has primarily focused on transforming the HVAC industry, since the operation of buildings is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions. But the applications for our software-defined motor systems are ubiquitous, and we foresee adoption into electric vehicles as clear future markets for SMC. —Greg Smithies.

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Electrify America selects Greenlots to develop operating platform to manage national network of EV charging stations

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Highway sites will be located along high-traffic corridors between metropolitan areas, including two cross-country routes, and will include between four and ten 150kW and 350kW individual DC fast chargers at each location before June 2019.

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