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Volkswagen Group to support Hamburg, ITS Germany in hosting of 2021 World Congress for ITS; projects beginning now

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The Volkswagen Group will support Hamburg and ITS Germany in 2021 for hosting the World Congress for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) as a main partner and chair of the Host Organizing Committee. In addition to implementing these projects, the Group intends to play a key role in the ITS World Congress 2021.

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8 development banks commit to provide more than $175B to scale up support for sustainable transport

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and seven other multilateral development banks (MDBs) are committing to provide more than $175 billion of loans and grants for transport in developing countries over the next decade. The ADB made the announcement on behalf of the MDBs at the Rio + 20 event in Rio de Janeiro.

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Volvo Group launches first vehicle made of fossil-free steel

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EU commissioner for internal market, Thierry Breton, and the Swedish minister of enterprise and innovation, Ibrahim Baylan, joined the event together with Martin Lindqvist, CEO SSAB and other speakers.

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Alstom demonstrates fully autonomous driving of a shunting locomotive in the Netherlands

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This grade of automation (GoA4) means fully automated starting, driving, stopping, and the handling of unanticipated obstacles or events without the direct involvement of any on-train staff during shunting activities. Through digitalization, we will accelerate the transition towards more efficient, seamless, and sustainable transport systems.

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New $22M CARB pilot to fund equitable, clean transportation options in disadvantaged communities

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The California Air Resources Board will provide up to $22 million in grants to address transportation needs in disadvantaged and low-income communities with clean transportation options under a new $22-million pilot project. Community engagement activities or events. Feasibility studies. Combined mobility and land use plans.

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Hyundai Motor and Saudi Aramco to collaborate on hydrogen, advanced non-metallic materials and future technologies

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At an exclusive investor event held on the day ahead of the G20 Ministerial meeting, Euisun Chung, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of Hyundai Motor Company, shared the company’s belief that a ‘hydrogen-powered society’ is the most viable solution to a successful energy transition. Earlier post.)

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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On 20 April, the opening day of the SAE 2009 World Congress, the AVL Technology Leadership Theater presented a forum on “Green Mobility—The Long View”. Tags: Conferences and other events Fuel Efficiency Infrastructure Personal Transit Plug-ins Policy Sustainability. by Bill Cooke.

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