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BMW i Ventures invests in Upstream Security to accelerate the development of connected vehicle cybersecurity solutions

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Israel-based automotive cybersecurity and data management company Upstream Security recently closed a Series C round which includes BMW i Ventures as a new investor. The pilot project was successfully completed by the BMW Technology Office in Israel.

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UK-Israel team developing new catalyst to produce tougher PLA biodegradable plastics

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PLA can be made up of two types of building blocks that are mirror-images of each other. This new project will develop a selective catalyst that will build up a polymer of ‘left-handed’ and ‘right-handed’ building blocks in a structured order so that we can control the physical properties of the resulting plastic.

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BGU researchers develop sensor to detect nanoplastics in the air using carbon dots

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As a step toward better understanding the prevalence of airborne nanoplastics, researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel have developed a sensor that detects these particles and determines the types, amounts and sizes of the plastics using colorful carbon dot films.

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Hyundai begins supplies of hydrogen trucks to Port of California | Autocar Professional

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on May 2 and attended by key officials from Hyundai, CTE (The Center for Transportation and the Environment), the California Air Quality Administration, and the California Energy Commission. The inauguration ceremony, which was held in Oakland, U.S.,

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Hyundai Motor to establish Hyundai Mobility Global Innovation Center in Singapore

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HMGICs will occupy a footprint of 44,000 m 2 with the building area of 28,000 m 2. Singapore’s competitiveness stems from its strategic location, competitive workforce, pro-business environment, and forward-looking economic policies. The new innovative lab will be located in Singapore’s Jurong Innovation District.

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Toyota Research Institute exploring blockchain technology for development of new mobility ecosystem

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This approach builds on a similar blockchain initiative to create digital property rights in the music industry, the Open Music Initiative. BC/DL may create an opportunity to share driving and autonomous testing data in an environment that preserves ownership of the data by the creator.

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Hyundai Motor to accelerate transition into smart mobility solution provider

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The company plans to build 20 high-speed charging stations in Korea by 2021. Following the Korea and US markets, Genesis plans to expand its presence in China and Europe to build awareness and demand for the eco-friendly luxury brand. Hyundai will also make efforts in charging infrastructure as well as battery businesses. Earlier post.)

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