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Punch Group acquires GM propulsion engineering center in Turin; global center of excellence for diesel

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Belgium-based Punch Group has acquired GM’s propulsion engineering center in Turin, Italy. The transaction between the two companies includes an engineering services agreement (ESA) to support GM’s global product programs through the end of 2021. —Doug Parks, executive vice president, GM.

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BASF boosts support for sustainable road construction with global distribution rights for RheoFalt rejuvenator

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Excluded from the agreement are Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands, where Ventraco will continue to supply the products. RheoFalt HP-AM, a powerful rejuvenator, enables 100% recycling of old asphalt, and has been scoring outstanding results in internal and external tests for 10 years.

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Volvo Cars launches all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge; all cars to be pure electric by 2030

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By 2025, Volvo Cars aims for 50% of its global sales volume to consist of fully electric cars, with the rest hybrids. There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine. By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group introduces Green Carrier Certification as part of its sustainability roadmap

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Deutsche Post DHL Group is introducing a global DHL Green Carrier Certification to reward road transport subcontractors for their efforts to become more sustainable. All relevant information will be obtained via a dedicated online platform and are verified in an internal audit process.

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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Last week, 37 electric vehicle (EV) driver associations from 26 countries, including Plug In America, joined forces to create the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance, building a worldwide EV community. This goal is achievable; with more EVs hitting the market and EV technology is rapidly improving, the future of EVs is here.

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Inaugural meeting of Volkswagen Sustainability Council; Group makes €20M available for projects

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The Council elected Georg Kell, Founding Director UN Global Compact, as its chair. The first areas of focus in 2017 for the body will be the challenges of global CO 2 emissions and the corresponding regulations post-2025, plus the company’s transformation process. Georg Kell – Founding Director UN Global Compact.

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar 2 will make its first public appearance at the Geneva International Motor Show next week. In the future, Polestar 3 will join the portfolio as a fully electric performance SUV. Production of Polestar 2 begins in early 2020 in China for global markets in both left- and right-hand drive. Pre-ordering is open.

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