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FreeWire Technologies raises $125M in Series D; battery-integrated ultrafast EV charging stations

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The financing consists of a Senior Convertible Note provided exclusively by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. Citigroup served as sole private placement advisor and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati served as FreeWire’s legal advisor on the transactions.

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Osum Oil Sands closes $500M private placement; new investors include government of Singapore

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Canada-based Osum Oil Sands Corp. The financing was led by a combination of new and existing shareholders. billion barrels (net), ranking it third in the area next to Husky Energy and Shell Canada. Credit Suisse Securities (Canada), Inc., and Barclays Capital Canada Inc. The placement will consist of 21.2

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Top 7 Tips for Buying a Car

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Making the right choice could have lasting effects on your daily routine, finances and overall quality of life, whether you’re new to car buying or an experienced veteran. For instance, if you live in Ontario, Canada, you must know that car insurance is mandatory for drivers. Approach the car buying process with confidence.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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reached agreements with the US Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario for the creation of a smaller, self-sustaining “New GM”. court filings or court-supervised process, and these filings have no direct legal impact on GM’s plans and operations outside the US. General Motors Corp. GM Europe Restructuring. Earlier post.)

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Energy ministers agree to help speed up global deployment of carbon capture and storage

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The following governments agreed to continue or initiate action in support of one or more of these recommendations by the next Clean Energy Ministerial: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Republic of Korea, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Rivian IPO: What you need to know

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The Finances So Far. Rivian’s S-1 filing with the SEC has provided a glimpse of the company’s finances so far. Rivian currently employs over 8,000 people across multiple facilities in Arizona, California, Michigan, Illinois, Vancouver, Canada, and the UK. Legal Challenges to Date.

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Avis Budget group to acquire car-sharing company Zipcar in cash deal for approximately $500 million

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Zipcar now has more than 760,000 members (“Zipsters”), with a market-leading presence in 20 major metropolitan areas in the United States, Canada and Europe, and fleet positioned at more than 300 college and university campuses. Morgan Stanley is acting as financial advisor, and Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal counsel, to Zipcar.

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