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NFI expands Class 8 electric truck fleet in Southern California through JETSI; delivery of first 15 of 50 trucks

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As part of the company’s commitment to drive supply chain sustainability, NFI has taken a leadership role in the electrification of freight movement and has participated in several BET demonstration projects since 2018, including the Volvo LIGHTS, Daimler Truck’s Innovation Fleet, and Switch-On projects. million), with an additional $21.7

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Hyundai Motor Group deepens partnership with Grab to accelerate EV adoption in Southeast Asia

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Hence, the enhanced partnership will focus on addressing some of these barriers by piloting new EV business models such as leasing EVs with a battery-as-a-service model or car-as-a-service model, and EV financing. Both parties will also develop a joint EV roadmap to accelerate adoption in Southeast Asia.

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Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

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Future quarters will provide additional insight into whether this becomes a trend and whether the market is now evolving to a broader range of producers offering models that appeal to a larger share of consumers beyond the higher income segment targeted to date by Tesla. between 2018 and 2019 in California, and 1.0% in the US.

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Chinese EV company Xpeng Motors raises US$400M in Series C; Xiaomi strategic investor

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We are a strong believer that smart mobility and autonomous driving are going to transform our daily lives, and we share the same vision with Xiaomi that technology innovation is the key driver in reshaping our future transportation. The company launched its first production model, the G3 SUV, in December 2018.

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GSRTC puts to service 5 SWITCH EiV 22 double Decker buses in GIFT City – ET Auto

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As part of GSRTC’s commitment to enhancing public transportation in Gujarat, five Switch EiV 22 buses have been procured. we celebrate the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, let these buses symbolize not only technological advancement but also a commitment to a transportation system that prioritizes both people and the planet.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA).

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Continental extends term of Nikolai Setzer as CEO, appoints new board member for automotive group sector – ET Auto

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After graduating in economics, he began his career as a financial analyst at WestLB’s investment banking subsidiary in 2002, where he became vice president of corporate finance in 2005. In 2018, he returned to Germany to take over the management of the European replacement business in the Tires group sector.

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