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T&E finds city e-truck charging could cut road freight emissions by 22% in 10 years; requires €28B for charging infrastructure

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The EU could slash truck carbon pollution by more than a fifth (22%) in a decade by requiring its main cities to have electric truck charging infrastructure, according to a new study released by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). Electric trucks are clean, cheaper to run and available today.

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Chalmers team develops method to reduce levels of mercury in sulfuric acid

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According to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), emissions of mercury to the atmosphere increased by an estimated 20% from 2010 to 2015. The experiments in the study were performed in a lab environment, in a 50-milliliter beaker and subsequently in a 20-liter reactor.

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Microchip extends line of inductive position sensors into the EV motor control market

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The LX34070 inductive position sensor enables lighter, smaller, more reliable motor control solutions that meet stringent safety requirements, reduce overall system costs, and can operate seamlessly and precisely in the noisy environment of an automobile’s DC motors, high currents and solenoids.

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Tritium, Miller providing fast chargers and light-duty EVs for mining industry

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As a result, the Relay is the most environmentally-friendly, safe and efficient light-duty mining vehicle of its kind available today. In 2011 Miller realized that new technologies were needed to offer a cleaner, safer environment for mine workers and the general environment.

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Florida-based public microtransit operator Freebee deploys Lightning Systems electric passenger vans

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The combination of performance and range, as well as the passenger experience that comes from riding a battery-electric vehicle, all contribute to making it a great choice for door-to-door transit in urban and suburban environments. All Lightning products are available today. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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Cepton unveils next-generation LiDAR for autonomous vehicles

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Vista LiDAR samples are available today for Cepton’s automotive partners to evaluate in their self-driving fleets. This AI supercomputer combines deep learning and sensor fusion to accurately paint a full, 360-degree environment representing dynamic and static objects encompassing the vehicle.

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Elektrobit optimizes performance of auto communication networks – ET Auto

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Available today on Infineon’s AURIX TC4x , the new software simplifies configuration of complex networking gateway use cases, reducing time, integration efforts and costs for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The first AURIX TC4x engineering samples have already been shipped to lead customers for their design-in activities.

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