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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $24 million in funding for 77 projects supported by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). Commercializing 3D Printable Feedstocks for the Advanced Manufacturing of Energy Products, $300,000 MilliporeSigma, St. Louis , Mo.

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Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics expand public road testing in the US for automated truck technology

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Daimler Trucks has dozens of years of experience in testing and validating the durability, reliability and safety of commercial vehicles around the world. All safety drivers hold commercial driver’s licenses and are specially trained in vehicle dynamics and automated systems. and in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Daimler electric trucks & buses log more than 7M customer kilometers

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As one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, we have the ambition to be the innovation and technology leader also with alternative drive systems. Mercedes-Benz Trucks was the world’s first manufacturer to present a heavy-duty electric truck at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in 2016.

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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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The E-Mobility Group is set up globally with employees working in various locations throughout the company's worldwide development network, i.e. in Portland (US), Stuttgart (Germany) and Kawasaki (Japan). Global electric truck portfolio at Daimler Trucks.

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Zinc-Air Battery Company ReVolt Applying for $30M in Recovery Act Funds; Targeting EV Applications

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ReVolt, based in Stäfa, Switzerland, has selected Portland, Oregon as the location for its US headquarters and manufacturing center. Securing government grants and tax credits will allow ReVolt to significantly accelerate its operations in Portland and US expansion, the company says. Earlier post.) million in ReVolt.

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Daimler Trucks establishes global organization for highly automated driving

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In commercial trucking, level 4 is the logical next step after level 2 to increase safety as well as efficiency and productivity. The Autonomous Technology Group has a global reach with experts working in various locations throughout the company’s worldwide development network, i.e. in Portland and Blacksburg (USA) and Stuttgart (Germany).

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Daimler Trucks to invest €500M in highly automated trucks; stepping away from platooning, shooting for L4 automation

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In commercial trucking, level 4 is the natural next step after level 2, increasing efficiency and productivity for customers, cutting costs per mile significantly. The main location is Daimler Trucks & Buses new Automated Truck Research & Development Center in Portland, Oregon.

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