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Electreon to supply Israel’s 4th largest bus operator with wireless charging infrastructure; simultaneous charging of 30 buses

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Electreon, a provider of wireless and in-road electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, signed an agreement of cooperation with Israel public transportation company Electra Afikim. As part of the agreement Electreon will provide maintenance, support and operation services for the next 12 years. million in the project.

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EV battery swap company Better Place files for liquidation

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Better Place, a high-profile developer and proponent of a battery switch model for electric vehicles ( earlier post ), filed a motion with the Lod District Court in Israel to ask for the dissolution of the company and the appointment of a temporary liquidator. billion (post money valuation on a fully diluted basis). Earlier post.).

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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. Through its venture capital activities, the sports car manufacturer is seeking to invest in new companies that are in the early and growth phases.

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Better Place secures €40M European Investment Bank loan

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The remaining proceeds will be used for similar purposes in Israel. The commitment from the European Investment Bank marks the fourth major commitment by a European Institution to Better Place as the company grows its European operations. In Israel and Denmark combined, the company has more than 500 Renault Fluence Z.E.

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Foresight signs a pilot agreement with one of China’s top three largest car manufacturers

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Israel-based Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd., This is the third pilot agreement the company has entered into with leading Chinese car manufacturers in recent months. The pilot project will be financed by the manufacturer, except for production, shipping and system installation costs of Foresight’s Eyes-On system.

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

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Audi is supporting the German team (the “ Part-Time Scientists ”) in the Google Lunar XPRIZE (GLXP) competition with its know-how in several fields of technology from quattro all-wheel drive and lightweight construction to electric mobility and piloted driving. The concept of a privately financed mission to the moon is fascinating.

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

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Hyundai Motor Company has launched its hydrogen fuel cell truck business in the North American market with the official launch of the ‘NorCAL ZERO Project’ in the port of California. As part of the project, Hyundai supplied 30 Xcient fuel cell trucks to G.E.T

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