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Study: 15% of US alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities involve alcohol under the legal limit

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A new open-access study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that motor vehicle crashes involving drivers with blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) below the legal limit of 0.08% accounted for 15% of alcohol-involved crash deaths in the United States. In 2018, Utah became the first state to do so.

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New Heinrich high-precision mass flow meter for H2 filling stations; OIML R 139 2018

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It is the first of its kind to be certified to international standard OIML R 139 2018 and approved for hydrogen filling stations. Recommendation (R) 139 is the OIML (International Organization of Legal Meetrology) model regulation for equipment used to deliver compressed gases (natural gas, hydrogen, biogas, etc.)

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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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The bipolar structure simplifies internal battery connections to reduce internal resistance and improve round-trip efficiency. They’re mechanically tough, corrosion-resistant, and chemically stable, delivering for years with virtually no degradation.

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Japanese demonstration project begins for commercialization of vessels equipped with high-power fuel cells

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Project management, ship design and legal compliance. In 2018, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set a goal of halving GHG emissions from the international shipping sector by 2050 and reaching a target of zero as early as the end of this century. Role of each company. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

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Tesla short seller Jim Chanos hit with lawsuit from partner over alleged fund misuse

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” “The facts will show that the internal loan in question from the company was paid off in 2021,” he noted. Elon Musk, for his part, commented on Chanos’ recent legal troubles, noting that the short seller did not just bet against Tesla — he also pushed false narratives that the media embraced.

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E-scooter start-up VOI Technology raises $85M in Series B

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VOI launched in September 2018. Since its inception in 2018, VOI has expanded from its Stockholm base to operating in 38 cities across 10 European countries. Goldman Sachs International acted as exclusive Financial Advisor and Placement Agent in connection with the funding round. Hansen Law acted as VOI’s legal advisor.

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Daimler AG Board approves Project Future corporate restructure; goes to shareholders in 2019

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The new structure comprises three legally independent entities—Mercedes-Benz AG, Daimler Truck AG and Daimler Mobility AG—under the umbrella of Daimler AG. The steps toward implementation will be taken in 2018 and 2019. This includes Daimler’s investment in the reorganization of its global business in international markets.