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Industry report says steel can deliver weight savings to meet CAFE targets; aluminum growth in LDVs to peak around 2018

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The report, based on WSD’s independent consultation with steel, aluminum and automotive experts, is formally being presented to steel executives today at the worldsteel Annual Conference in Moscow. Aluminum automotive sheet deliveries will show spectacular gains through 2018, the WSD report says. —“AutoBody Warfare”.

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Government of Québec launches $6.7B 2030 Green Economy Plan; emphasis on transportation electrification

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In the context of uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the government is presenting a first implementation plan for the period 2021-2026 that, in addition to reducing GHG emissions, is intended to stimulate economic recovery and job creation. Light trains, urban and school buses, taxis, cars and trucks will all be gradually electrified.

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Energy Impact Partners invests €5M in EV fleet efficiency company ViriCiti

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Mid- and heavy-duty vehicles present an enormous near-term opportunity for electrification, but fleet operators need the tools to leverage the unique characteristics of battery-powered vehicles. Another EIP portfolio company, smart home security technology firm Ring, was acquired by Amazon in March 2018.

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California ARB projects in-state fuel cell vehicles to reach 23,600 by 2021, and 47,200 by 2024

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The California Air Resources Board has released the 2018 issue of its Annual Evaluation of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Deployment and Hydrogen Fuel Station Network Development , pursuant to the requirements of AB 8 (2013). The most recent industry estimates indicate a total of 4,819 vehicles deployed through May of 2018. Source: ARB.

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Researchers split water by altering photosynthetic machinery in plants; semi-artificial photosynthesis

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Their method also managed to absorb more solar light than natural photosynthesis. This photoelectrochemical cell integrated the red and blue light-absorber photosystem II with a green light-absorbing diketopyrrolopyrrole dye-sensitized TiO 2 photoanode, and so enabled complementary panchromatic solar light absorption.

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SEAT takes first step towards micro-mobility strategy with electric eXS KickScooter powered by Segway

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As part of its Easy Mobility strategy, SEAT’s objective is to build its product and service portfolio by presenting new solutions to the market in the framework of urban mobility. SEAT is introducing the new eXS vehicle, which can be purchased at all of the brand’s dealers beginning in December 2018, at a cost of €599 (US$685).

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Blue Bird, Fulton Co. Schools join Audi, Applied Information on connected vehicle deployment to boost school bus and school zone safety

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Children are among the most vulnerable and continue to be at great risk in school zones, especially when other vehicles are present and vehicles fail to yield for pedestrians. In addition to propane-fueled buses, Blue Bird is the only school bus maker in the US that builds electric variants of all three school bus types: A, C, and D.

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