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OCTOBER 24, 2018

Daimler Mobility Services and Geely Group Company, Geely Holding Group’s new business entity, will form a premium ride-hailing joint venture in China. The fleet initially will include Mercedes-Benz S-Class, E-Class and V-Class and Maybach vehicles and could be supplemented by premium electric vehicles of the Geely Group.

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JANUARY 19, 2020

SEAT, a Volkswagen Group company, has expanded the number of supply routes for the transport of components using duo trailers and giga trailers, the two longest types of trucks with the greatest capacity travelling on European roads. This truck delivers a 22% savings in logistics costs and lowers CO2 emissions by 14%.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. (Duisburg is home to the world’s largest inland port.) billion (US$3.1 million times.

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MARCH 5, 2020

to create a company focused on the development of next generation smart transportation. Nasdaq:VTIQ) is a $230-million publicly traded Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, acquisition or similar business combination within 24 months of its IPO, which was completed 18 May 2018.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Hermes and Mercedes-Benz Vans have agreed on a wide-ranging strategic partnership to electrify the courier service’s vehicle fleet. The companies are to start using battery-electric vehicles in the logistics provider’s normal operations in a pilot phase in Stuttgart and Hamburg in early 2018. The test started in April 2016.

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AUGUST 30, 2021

Mobilize will unveil Limo, a 4.67m four-door fully-electric sedan, specifically designed for for taxi/private hire (PHV) drivers and fleet, at Munich IAA Mobility 2021. Ltd (JMCG) in 2018. A fleet of 40 Mobilize Limo will be deployed to validate services set to be made available throughout Europe starting in the second half of 2022.

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

Upstream studied the impact of more than 170 documented, Smart Mobility, cyber incidents reported between 2010-2018 and projected future trends based on that eight-year history. With every new service or connected entity, a new attack vector is born.

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JUNE 12, 2020

SacRT began piloting the service in February 2018 in partnership with the Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation using compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Green Commuter is a Los-Angeles-based shared mobility company that provides zero-emissions solutions for vanpools, employee transportation, and delivery vehicles.

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JANUARY 25, 2018

On the heels of an quarterly report marked by an underwhelming profit, and amid a general “lack of fitness” according to CFO Bob Shanks, Ford Motor announced that it is accelerating and expanding its activities in 2018 to deliver a broad suite of mobility products and services to personal vehicle owners, fleet owners and cities globally.

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MAY 7, 2018

Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, and leading truck maker Volvo Trucks (independent companies despite the names) are collaborating to share real-time data to expand coverage of the companies’ connected safety technology—cloud-based systems that allow vehicle to communicate with each other and alert drivers of nearby hazards.

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MARCH 26, 2019

Electric aviation technology company magniX and Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, announced a partnership to transform Harbour Air seaplanes into an all-electric commercial fleet powered by the magni500, a 560 kW (751 shp) all-electric motor that delivers 2,814 N·m of torque. DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver.

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JANUARY 20, 2020

In the Bergedorf quarter of Hamburg, a container with a total capacity of approximately 500 kWh has been connected to the depot charging network at the Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) depot. The fleet comprises approximately 560 buses, which are to be converted to electric drive in the coming years.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. As GM introduces a new fleet of electric vehicles, it creates an exciting opportunity to bring EV technology to the aftermarket. 200-horsepower electric motor.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The close dialog between the main players is also intended to speed up previously lengthy and complex planning and application processes for network connections. The charging processes of electric fleet vehicles are another key that must be integrated into the operating process. Global electric truck portfolio at Daimler Trucks.

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MARCH 10, 2020

Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus is part of Cassidy Group, and is one of Canada’s most diversified bus companies, providing services for group charters, cruise ship arrivals, multi-day tours, daily inter-city line runs, municipal transit schedules, and school bus contracts. The company has more than 275 buses on the roads.

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MAY 15, 2018

ION Energy, a startup energy storage company, launched UDYR, an intelligent, modular and portable 48V, 32 Ah lithium-ion battery supported by ION’s proprietary battery management system, software platform, and backend analytics. The company formally launches at The Battery Show Europe 2018 with growing list of key customers.

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MARCH 31, 2021

California’s Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program of 2018 (SB 1014) directs CARB to adopt and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to implement a Clean Miles Standard (CMS) program to place environmental requirements on transportation network companies (TNCs) in California. Earlier post.). tons PM 2.5 , 298.03

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JANUARY 10, 2020

ABB was already commissioned in 2018 as technology partner to deliver 340 high-power chargers to IONITY and was the first to market in Europe with 350 kW chargers featuring liquid cooled cables. Such a high-power level can enable a charging speed of 200 kilometers in as little as 8 minutes.

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DECEMBER 14, 2017

The service will then start with the SSB as operating company under the name “SSB Flex” in the first half of 2018. The “Flex Pilot” app locates the user and shows suitable shuttle connections to the desired destination. The service with the SSB as operating company will then be launched in the first half of 2018.

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MAY 21, 2021

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved the US’ first standard to transition ride-hailing fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2030. The Clean Miles Standard (CMS) ( earlier post ) sets electrification and greenhouse gas emission targets for transportation network companies (TNCs)—e.g., Uber and Lyft.

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APRIL 11, 2019

Sales of electric vehicles in the US increased by more than 80% in 2018 and two manufacturers have already hit the lifetime cap of 200,000 units (GM and Tesla). The Driving America Forward Act raises the cap and allows purchasers of an additional 400,000 vehicles per manufacturer to be eligible for the tax credit. ITC Holdings Corp.,

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JANUARY 9, 2019

The New Flyer announcement comes on the heels of the Volkswagen Groups’s announcement of its formation of Elli, a Group company for energy offerings and charging solutions. This newly established service offering is the result of ongoing industry efforts to provide smart, sustainable, connected public transit solutions. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 4, 2018

The Volkswagen Group and self-driving technology startup Aurora Innovation, founded by technology veterans from Google, Tesla and Uber, announced a strategic collaboration ahead of the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Charging and energy are becoming a core business for Volkswagen; the company is building a universal and seamless eco-system for charging its electric models. Customers can choose here between the basic version and two fully networked variants, which they can control using the We Connect ID. App on their smartphone.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

Renovo , a technology company that builds automated mobility operating systems, announced its collaboration with Samsung Electronics on the development of highly-automated vehicle technology. Samsung is also an investor in Renovo. —Chris Heiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Renovo.

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JULY 22, 2019

BBA was the first 5G pilot company in Shenyang to begin developing a 5G network for its three plants back in October 2018. BBA partnered with China Unicom and China Mobile to build the necessary infrastructure and connect the 5G network across a total area of more than three million square meters.

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MAY 17, 2018

Autonomous Driving, Connectivity, E-Mobility and Shared services. China is promoting Autonomous Driving as a part of boosting intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs) and its recent “smart city, smart China” initiative, giving China a vital role in BMW Group’s Autonomous Driving development program. kilometers (3.5 million miles).

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MAY 31, 2019

Four Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses will be included in the Norgesbuss operator fleet from Oslo. LE electric, from which the company began the development of electric buses in 2011. This is another purchase of Solaris electric buses by Boreal, which already received a delivery of five Urbino 12 electric in 2018.

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JANUARY 18, 2018

To help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has launched its new EV Charge Network program. They can also establish access rules to the EV chargers through which they can make them available to employees, fleet vehicles and/or the public.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Hyundai Motor Company successfully conducted the company’s first platooning of trailer trucks on the Yeoju Smart Highway replicating real-world traffic conditions. Hyundai Motor conducted the trial using two trailer-connected Xcient trucks. The company plans to deliver 1,600 fuel cell vehicles to Switzerland by 2025.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

In the next steps it will be possible to include public service vehicles, such as police cars, as well as vehicle fleets. To use the Car-to-X service the customer must also hold a Mercedes me connect account. In 2018, 82 frosty and 13 icy days were recorded.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

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. Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer electric drive options on all its commercial van model lines.

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JUNE 14, 2018

The projects—which include two new car sharing services, new ZEV bus and shuttle routes and electric vehicle charging systems throughout the region—are part of Electrify America’s Green City Initiative, which was announced by the company and city officials in 2017. Projects include: CAR SHARING. mile “Home Zone.”

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

SEAT has reached a strategic agreement with Segway, one of the world’s leading companies in individual electric 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). —SEAT Product Marketing director Lucas Casasnovas.

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JULY 5, 2018

The partnership will result in short-, medium- and long-term actions in favor of the development of connected and autonomous electric vehicles. By the end of 2019, they will represent a fleet of 2,000 electric vehicles. 2018 Renault ZOE. Master Z.E.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The RP also provides a standardized test stand (first up to WPT 2 power levels) which gives both electric vehicle manufacturers and infrastructure companies a means for testing performance and validation of products and new developments. Thus, it enables customers and taxi fleets a way to charge without the need for human interaction.

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