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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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Thomas, Ontario/Canada with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. 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. The planned investment of up to €4.8

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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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Australia-based hydrogen fuel cell vehicle company H2X Global recently secured a US$57-million deal with US-based firm, Verde Mobility Inc., The funds will also support H2X Global’s planned listing on the London Stock Exchange. UHL has expansion plans in North America and is looking to open an office in Canada later this year.

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Study finds future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables

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Particular opportunity for the Global South identified as net-zero fuel production costs expected to be up to 20% lower in Latin America and Africa. London, UK. Vancouver, Canada. To meet the enormous demand for hydrogen-based fuels in the Global North, production centers in the Global South are urgently needed.

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bp pulse and Uber team up on driver charging

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bp and Uber announced a new global mobility agreement which will see the companies work together to help accelerate Uber’s commitment to become a zero-tailpipe emissions mobility platform in the US, Canada and Europe by 2030 and globally by 2040. Its ambition is to have more than 100,000 charge points worldwide by 2030.

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This City Surpasses New York: Now the Most Congested in North America

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Globally, it holds the third position, coming in behind London and Dublin. This time frame is slightly shorter than that of Dublin, but considerably exceeds London's average travel time. Though this is less than the hours lost in cities like Dublin and London, it still represents a significant challenge for local commuters.

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Canada and Norway to cooperate in energy resource development

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Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, and Ola Borten Moe, Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, signed a joint statement on cooperation in the energy sector. The statement outlines four main priorities for cooperation between Norway and Canada in the energy sector: General. Oil and gas. Renewable energy.

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HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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This study will measure concentrations of non-tailpipe (NTP) particulate matter across Toronto, Canada to determine how much non-tailpipe pollution people might breathe in everyday life and how to better measure these exposures in the future. and PM 10 , including of NTP and TP emissions, at key selected London trial sites.

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