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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer electric drive options on all its commercial van model lines. This will start with the mid-size eVito, with deliveries commencing in the second half of 2018. The exclusive pre-ordering phase for the mid-size van begins today in Germany, with market launch scheduled for the second half of 2018.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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As a result, we’ve sold more all-electric commercial EVs than any other vehicle manufacturer in North America to date. Lightning eMotors Credit and Ford Motor Credit financing is available along with electric vehicle vouchers and incentives, which are accessible in many states. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Ballard closes strategic collaboration with Weichai Power; heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles

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interest in the company, through the subscription and purchase of shares from treasury at a price of $3.54, which reflects a 15% premium to the 30-day VWAP of $3.08 on 29 August 2018. million, through the subscription and purchase of shares from treasury at the same price of $3.54 million, representing a 19.9% to maintain its 9.9%

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Shipping sector proposes US$5 billion R&D program over 10 years to cut emissions

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The industry-wide move to accelerate R&D is necessary to ensure the ambitious CO 2 reduction targets agreed to by IMO Member States in 2018 are met. The 2050 target will require a carbon efficiency improvement of up to 90%, which is incompatible with a continued long-term use of fossil fuels by commercial shipping.

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Government of Canada to buy Trans Mountain Pipeline System and Expansion Project for C$4.5B, resume planing and construction

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The Government of Canada will purchase Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline system and the expansion project (TMEP) for C$4.5 The parties expect to close the transaction late in the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter of 2018, subject to KML shareholder and applicable regulatory approvals. billion (US$3.46 Earlier post.)

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SoftBank Group to acquire 9.9% of Nemaska Lithium

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As outlined in its January 2018 Feasibility Study , Nemaska plans to raise between USD 775 million and USD 825 million to fund the construction and commissioning of its Whabouchi Mine and Shawinigan Plant project and for general working capital. Whabouchi plan view showing optimized pit outline and final in-pit resource block model.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). Expanding the Better Buildings Challenge.

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