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Berkeley Lab nanoscale imaging study yields key insights into photo-electrochemical water splitting

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This technique correlates the material’s morphology to its functionality, and gives insights on the charge transport mechanism, or how the charges move inside the material, at the nanoscale. The researchers used photoconductive atomic force microscopy to map the current at every point of the sample with high spatial resolution.

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Volvo CE starts testing of prototype hydrogen articulated hauler

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The results of the project will provide important insights into the possibilities provided by hydrogen and fuel cells as Volvo CE continues research for its future product development programs. While not commercially available, valuable insights from the concept will inevitably inform future production.

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Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

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above sea level) indicated a systematic transport of particle matter from the metropolitan area of La Paz/El Alto to this high altitude station and subsequently to the lower free troposphere. From there, BC can be transported over long distances and exert impact on climate and composition of remote southern hemisphere. Wiedensohler, A.,

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Robert Bosch Venture Capital leads US$17.5M investment in Teralytics; advanced mobility analytics using telecom data

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It uses proprietary artificial intelligence to extrapolate insights, anonymized and aggregated. This enables customers such as mobility providers, cities and transport services to understand, predict and improve people’s journeys. billion in 2018, at an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4% from 2013 to 2018.

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DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

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Didi Chuxing (DiDi), the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, will launch Latin America’s first shared electric vehicle (EV) fleet through its app in Mexico, as the company further invests in sustainable transportation innovations in the region. We look forward to working with more agencies and researchers in the future.

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DiDi expands GAIA initiative worldwide to facilitate data-driven research in transportation

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Didi Chuxing, the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, will make aggregated, anonymized data from its vehicle network available to facilitate transportation AI research worldwide. Transportation capacity management.

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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.

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