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MAN rolls out battery repair centers across Europe – Charged EVs

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Over the next two years, MAN Truck & Bus , headquartered in Munich, Germany, plans to establish battery repair centers in Italy, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Poland and the UK. Since 2023, MAN has been leading the three-year REVAMP project, a consortium of nine partners from industry and science.

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Hexagon Purus to acquire 40% stake in Cryoshelter’s liquid hydrogen storage business

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The transaction contemplates a split of Cryoshelter into separate legal entities for the liquid hydrogen and liquid natural (renewable) gas businesses, enabling Hexagon Purus’ direct investment in early-stage liquid hydrogen tank technology. Key terms and structure of the transaction: Initial investment of €3.5

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Magna and BAIC to form two JVs to engineer and build premium EVs for customers in China; first production in 2020

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Over the coming months, Magna and BJEV will work with authorities to implement legally binding joint-venture agreements which will govern the operations of these two joint ventures. For the first time we will be providing our customers with cars engineered and built outside our complete vehicle manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria.

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NOx emissions exceeded limits in 12 European countries in 2010

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Air pollution emitted from sources such as traffic, industry and households is still above internationally agreed limits in 12 European countries, according to newly published data. Today’s publication of official 2010 data from Member States is the first time that those efforts can be measured against the legally binding targets.

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EEA reports finds Europe to exceed NOx emission ceiling, mostly due to road transport

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The EU-27 and its Member States must meet legally binding limits for four air pollutants set by the National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive). Austria, while expecting lower surpluses in absolute terms, anticipates exceeding its ceilings by an even larger margin (40%). Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level. Signatories by category: Governments: Austria; Azerbaijan; Cambodia; Canada; Cape Verde; Chile; Croatia; Cyprus; Denmark; El Salvador; Finland; Iceland; Ireland; Israel; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Slovenia; Sweden; United Kingdom.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The Brazilian government’s dedication to the ethanol industry declined and incentives given by the government wore off, causing hydrous ethanol-fueled vehicle production to decline in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. 40 CFR § 80.27 Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2):