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California HVIP Innovative Small e-Fleet (ISEF) Program opens 30 Aug

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The funding allocation for ISEF includes $33 million for innovative solutions such as short-term leases, rentals, and truck-as-a-service and $50 million for ISEF purchases. Interested small fleets looking to purchase should contact a dealer from the HVIP catalog. Updates on funding availability will be posted on HVIP’s funding page.

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27 Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell trucks entering fleet service in Germany; funding from BMDV

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In August 2021, BMDV rolled out its funding guidelines for commercial vehicles with alternative drive systems upon approval by the European Commission. The funding is available for battery, fuel cell and (overhead line) hybrid electric vehicles, corresponding to refueling/charging infrastructure and related feasibility studies.

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Automated Bus Consortium issues RFP to procure up to 70 full-size Level 4 automated buses

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By combining the purchasing power of multiple agencies across the US, the Automated Bus Consortium aims to accelerate the adoption of state-of-the-art, safety-focused automated features not yet available to the industry.

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Spotify’s Car Thing Is a Cautionary Tale About Connected Automotive Products

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and required one to purchase a premium subscription from Spotify — which is currently $10.99 Spotify now recommends that users reset the device to its factory settings and dispose of it following their local electronic waste guidelines on the FAQ section of its website. And quite soon after being launched, too.

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Hyundai Motor Company extends warranties for more than 1M vehicles worldwide

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This leaves customers confused about service availability and whether they should leave their homes for vehicle service. Hyundai’s decision comes amid a global reaction to the outbreak of COVID-19, which has caused many countries to take various precautionary measures that include closing non-essential facilities.

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chark in-car delivery service expands to Berlin

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Drivers of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and the V-Class of model year 2015 and newer can use the Mercedes me connect service to have parcels or purchases delivered directly to their parked vehicle in the German capital. Another premise is that the delivery service is available in the included zip code area.

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State Auditor says California may not meet 2030 GHG reduction goal; says aspects of CARB efforts lacking

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Specifically, CARB has not collected or evaluated sufficient data to allow it to determine whether or how its incentive programs, which pay consumers in exchange for purchasing low- and zero-emission vehicles, reduce GHG emissions beyond what CARB’s regulations already require. emission vehicles. earlier post.). powered vehicles.