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BMW i Ventures launches new $300M fund for sustainability, transportation, manufacturing and supply chain investments

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BMW i Ventures created a new $300-million venture capital fund with a strong focus on sustainability. The new fund will invest in early to mid-stage start-ups operating in the sustainability, transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain industries. —Marcus Behrendt, managing partner, BMW i Ventures.

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DHL Freight pilots first LNG truck with mega trailer in Germany in partnership with BMW

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During a year-long trial period the truck will operate as a daily shuttle between DHL’s logistics center and a BMW Group production plant in southern Germany. During a year-long trial period the truck will operate as a daily shuttle between DHL’s logistics center and a BMW Group production plant in southern Germany.

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BMW i Ventures makes strategic investment in electric bus company Proterra; part of $55M round

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Generation Investment Management LLP, a long-term, sustainability focused investment firm led the round, which was joined by BMW i Ventures, the corporate venture capital team founded by BMW Group in 2011. —Zach Barasz, partner at BMW i Ventures.

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Tesla Roadster becomes first of Matchbox’s new line of sustainable toy cars

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Eventually, the Tesla Roadster would be joined by Matchbox versions of sustainable cars from companies like Nissan, Toyota, and BMW. “We are unveiling a concept car, just like the real car industry does. Matchbox is one of the toy industry’s veterans , having been established almost 70 years ago.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. Papers from BMW and Hydrogen Energy Research Lab show that sufficiently lean hydrogen combustion in properly designed combustion chamber results in close to zero NO x. DI2S Consulting & Training, Paris, France.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

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Kate is the President of the newly formed New York Capital District Electric Vehicle Association, City Captain for Schenectady’s National Drive Electric Week, and a member of the New York State Tourism Industry Association’s Sustainability Task Force. And have reserved the all-Electric Chevy Silverado for myself.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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But have you ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes challenges that make this incredible transportation revolution possible?     The electric vehicle industry is not just about cutting-edge technology and zero-emission vehicles. Here are some major global suppliers in the EV industry.