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T&E: Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands lead deployments of zero-emission buses in Europe

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However, Germany is now financing 80% of the higher purchase cost of e-buses. T&E said the EU’s €750-billion COVID recovery fund is a clear way to finance e-bus deployment. T&E also published a report identifying five key steps to get e-buses on the road, starting with political leadership and financial support.

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Smith Electric Vehicles US Makes $105M Offer to Buy SEV Division from Tanfield

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Any sale would be conditional inter-alia upon negotiation of sale and purchase documentation, a financing by SEVUS, all usual shareholder approvals (including the approval of Tanfield shareholders) and due diligence. SEVUS currently produces the Newton battery powered truck in the US. Paying £37m for a business that lost £1.9m

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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a provider of lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs. Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. Donaghy noted that Valence has shipped some 70 MWh of Li-ion battery capacity since 2005—equivalent to 200,000 batteries, or enough for 1,500 3.5

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines. By signalling to New Zealanders that fossil fuel vehicles are being phased out, they can factor this into their decision-making about their next car purchase. There are at least 31 countries and U.S.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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Another crazy week in the world of EVs, with lots of announcements on the automaker and battery front. The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. Batteries and Charging.

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