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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

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ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel. Dual scoring system.

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Biden Administration requests feedback on EV Charging Standards

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The Biden-Harris Administration announced a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback on Federal standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The feedback is necessary now that most automakers announced the adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) or J3400.

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Rio Tinto launches START: the first sustainability label for aluminum using blockchain technology

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Rio Tinto has launched START, a sustainability label for aluminum based on blockchain technology. It aims to empower end-users to make informed choices about the products they buy, enabling them to contribute to a sustainable future, and to differentiate between end products based on their environmental, social and governance credentials.

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Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

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Buickā€™s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology made its debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Later this year, Buick will become the first brand in China officially to roll out the market-ready technology on a production vehicle, a Buick GL8. Past work on V2X in China.

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NTSB picks mandatory collision avoidance and connected vehicle technologies as one of most wanted transportation safety improvements

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The National Transportation Safety Board has released its 2021 ā€“ 2022 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements; one of the 10 items in the list was ā€œRequire Collision Avoidance and Connected Vehicle Technologies on All Vehiclesā€. Consumers are often unaware of the availability and capabilities of these technologies.

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Audi introducing V2I Traffic Light Information service in Europe

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Audi is introducing the vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) service ā€œTraffic Light Informationā€ in Europe. With the Traffic Light Information function, drivers are more in control. In the US capital alone, about 1,000 intersections are linked to the Traffic Light Information function. Stop-and-go traffic in cities is annoying.

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PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

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With a battery that recharges while driving, this technology provides extra torque at low engine speeds and lowers fuel consumption by up to 15% (from 126g of CO 2 /km on 3008 and from 128g of CO 2 /km on 5008). e standard. The 48V Lithium-Ion battery has a gross capacity of 898Wh and an available capacity of 432Wh.

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