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Booking Holdings invests US$500M in DiDi Chuxing; DiDi partners with Continental

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China-based Didi Chuxing, the world’s leading one-stop mobile transportation platform, and Booking Holdings, a global leader in online accommodations and travel e-commerce, have entered into a strategic partnership. Booking Holdings has invested US$500 million in DiDi, recognizing DiDi as a leader in the mobile transportation industry.

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SAE International releases 2nd edition of book on hybrid vehicle design

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SAE international has released a second edition of the book Hybrid Powered Vehicles , intended to provide executives and decision-makers with the necessary information for making the best choices pertaining to hybrid vehicle engineering. Engineering of vehicles will be the differentiator for consumers.

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Volkswagen starts update program for ID.4 software in US, with performance improvements and new features

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New features to enhance the charging experience and further improve system performance will be available on MY21 and certain MY22 vehicles. Eligible vehicle owners will receive formal notification once the update is made available to them. Volkswagen of America is beginning to roll out software updates for the ID.4 4 EV in the US.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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Bookings for the Tiago.ev Customers can reserve their car by paying a booking amount of INR 21,000 (US$254), at any authorized Tata Motors dealership or on the website. We are confident that this move will help more and more customers embrace EVs as their preferred mode for personal mobility. will start on 10 October 2022.

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Tesla Model Y-backed ride service start operations in Downtown Tampa

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Customers can book low-cost rides in Tesla SUVS for $2 per person. Tesla vehicles will be available from Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. Customers may book a ride in a bright-yellow T esla Model Y through the “DASH Tampa” app. The service will be available from noon until 11:00 p.m. on October 12. to 11:00 p.m.

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Porsche opens Europe’s most powerful rapid-charging park in Leipzig; 7MW, all renewable energy

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Porsche Leipzig is expanding the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in central Germany with a new charging park called Porsche Turbo Charging. Electric and hybrid vehicles of all brands are welcome. All vehicles with a Combined Charging System connection (CCS2) can use the fast charging function.

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Chart Industries expands liquid hydrogen and LNG business with strategic agreements

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million of equipment orders from Plug that are booked in the third quarter of 2020. The first order of a similar size was booked in July 2020. Chart Industries and fuel cell manufacturer Plug Power Inc. executed a master supply agreement for Chart to supply liquid hydrogen storage and transport equipment to Plug and its subsidiaries.

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