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Tesla prepares massive shipment of Model 3 Highland for export to Europe

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The new Model 3 is being offered in various Asian and European markets, as well as some Middle Eastern areas like the United Arab Emirates and Israel. Tesla does operate a production plant in Europe, which is located in Brandenberg, Germany, but the facility only builds the Model Y currently.

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VinFast partners with Gotion High-Tech on LFP battery cell R&D

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VinFast currently produces several models of electric scooters and buses in Vietnam, and will launch three new electric SUVs—VF e34, VF e35 and VF e36 respectively of C, D and E classes—in Vietnam, North America and Europe in 2021 and 2022.

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Shell chooses Driivz’s EV charging and smart energy management platform for European buildout

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Israel-based Driivz announced that Shell has selected the Driivz EV charging and smart energy management platform to help accelerate the build out of new charging locations in more than 10 European countries, supporting Shell’s ambition to operate more than 500,000 charge points globally by 2025 and 2,500,000 by 2030.

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3D electrode company Addionics closes $27M Series A

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Additional investments include strategic and financial support from Novelis, Magna International, JX Nippon Mining & Metals, Union Tech Ventures, 8090 Partners, GiTV, Talcar Corporation, Bridges Israel impact investment fund, Doral Energy Tech Ventures (Doral Energy CVC), and Dr. David Deak.

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First wireless charging road in the U.S. completed in Michigan

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The road is located in the former Book Depository Building in the Michigan Central district, on a quarter-mile stretch of Detroit’s 14th Street. It also comes alongside an additional goal for the state to build a 40-mile “connected corridor” for EVs and self-driving vehicles, running from Detroit to Ann Arbor.

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Foretellix closes $32M Series B round; testing and verification of automated driving systems

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The round was led by MoreTech Ventures, with participation from several strategic investors, including Volvo Group Venture Capital, Nationwide, NI and Japan-Israel High Tech Ventures. We look for start-ups that are building the future with technological developments that will transform the transport industry.

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Porsche increases investment in start-ups by €150M; innovative business models in the field of mobility

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The investment activities being undertaken by Porsche Ventures build in part on the company’s existing start-up investment activities. To continue building on the success that we have enjoyed over the past few years, we must fundamentally change our business model.

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