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BASF introduces new heat-stabilized Ultramid; heat resistance up to 190 °C in demanding environments

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Whether in the internal combustion engine or in the hybrid or electric vehicle, reliable and technically flawless materials are indispensable in a demanding environment. The material convinces with significantly improved aging properties than existing PA6 GF30 systems, which are currently available on the market.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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The Citroën ë-Berlingo Van is now available to order. The ë-Berlingo Van range, available from €30,500 excluding VAT, comes in 2 body shapes (size M 4.40m and size XL 4.75m) and 5 versions including a size XL crew cab. 41% are tradesmen or companies in the construction or delivery sector often operating in urban environments.

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CARB opens second round of CORE off-road zero-emission equipment funding; $125M available

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The project is administered by CALSTART and has $125 million in funding available, more than double the amount allocated to the project when it first launched in January 2020. Additional funding may be available for charging/refueling infrastructure, equipment operated in disadvantaged communities, and small businesses.

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Euro Parliament Environment Committee proposes higher target for zero-emissions HDVs, adds buses

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Earlier this month, members of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee proposed a higher target (35%) than the European Commission (30%) for new heavy-duty trucks to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with an intermediate target of 20% by 2025.

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Workplace Charging Network Doubles Availability of UK Public Charge Points

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Originally published on Transport & Environment. There are more workplace charge points than public chargers for electric vehicles in the UK — doubling the amount of infrastructure available to drivers. 33,000 charge points at workplaces effectively double the UK’s electric charging infrastructure, new research finds.

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DOE to issue $3M FOA for High-Performance Computing for Materials; focus on severe, complex environments

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The Department of Energy announced a funding opportunity totaling $3 million to support projects between US industry and DOE national laboratories related to improving materials in severe or complex environments through the new High Performance Computing for Materials in Applied Energy Technologies ( HPC4Mtls ) Program. Earlier post.).

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Tesla Giga Berlin investigated by State Environment Agency for refrigerant tank

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The Brandenburg State Environment agency will investigate the claims. Although it took place three days ago, the Ministry of the Environment said, “The results of the control are not yet available.” ” The Ministry did confirm the complaint and also confirmed that the on-site inspection took place.