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Volkswagen and PowerCo SE will build largest cell factory to date in Canada; 90 GWh in final phase

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The Volkswagen Group’s battery company PowerCo SE aims to build its largest gigafactory to date in St. The decision to expand PowerCo SE’s cell production network to Canada is further evidence of the growth strategy of the Volkswagen Group in North America. Thomas in North America.

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H2X Global secures US$57M from Verde Mobility to deliver on US$300M in fuel cell vehicle orders

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The funds will also support H2X Global’s planned listing on the London Stock Exchange. The UHL team members were founders and original 75%$ shareholders of H2X, and used their proven business building strategy to take it from a valuation of zero to more than US$64 million.

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Hertz launches Hertz Electrifies public-private partnership in US; bringing 25,000 EVs to Europe with Uber

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In partnership with mayors across the US, Hertz will bring its EV fleet to US cities, while supporting the build-out of charging infrastructure. That’s why Hertz is investing in the largest electric vehicle rental fleet in North America and bringing a new driving experience to leisure and business customers, as well as rideshare drivers.

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UPS invests in Arrival, orders 10,000 electric delivery vehicles

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UPS continues to build an integrated fleet of electric vehicles, combined with innovative, large-scale fleet charging technology. Arrival will build the vehicles in micro-factories, using lightweight, durable materials the company designs and creates in-house. UPS expects to deploy the EVs in Europe and North America.

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Van Hool to build 40 hydrogen buses for Cologne and Wuppertal (Germany); largest fuel cell bus order in Europe to date

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In addition, Ballard believes that its FCveloCity products have demonstrated industry-leading durability, as evidenced by more than 25,000 hours of revenue service in buses of the Transport for London fuel cell bus. Van Hool has been building hydrogen buses for the American market since 2005 and for the European market since 2007.

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Jaguar Land Rover launches new mobility services technology business InMotion

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched InMotion , a new technology business that builds apps and on-demand services to overcome modern travel and transport challenges. As wholly-owned subsidiary of Jaguar Land Rover, InMotion is based in London and will employ up to 30 people who will support entrepreneurs to build new businesses.

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Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development

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Mittelbach brings over 20 years of experience from Mercedes, serving as plant manager in East London and South Africa. Less than two weeks later, Rivian brought on former Stellantis North America exec Carlo Materazzo. Before joining Rivian, Materazzo was VP of manufacturing at Stellantis North America.

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