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Law firm Akerman launches EV infrastructure-oriented legal team – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Akerman, a top-100 US law firm with over 700 employees, has launched three new teams under the umbrella of its Energy and Infrastructure Sector Team, focusing on renewable energy and other high-tech infrastructure. Our legal teams are helping to create that world with our experience, knowledge, and industry acumen.”

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

My Energi

In addition, it will help to further accelerate the government’s legally-binding commitment to reach net zero by 2050 – a good move all round. Commenting on the announcement, Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, said: “Bringing an increasing number of tech innovations into the scope of VAT relief on ESMs is a major step forward.

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Volkswagen Group investing $700M in XPENG for 5% stake, VW EV development; Audi jointly developing EVs with SAIC

Green Car Congress

Since the founding of XPENG, we have been developing full-stack technologies from EV platform to connectivity and ADAS software in house. Together with XPENG, we aim to put two additional fully connected electric vehicles on the road from early 2026 onwards, thus opening up new customer groups for the VW brand.

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Ford, Vodafone testing tech that can automatically warn other drivers of accidents ahead, create corridor

Green Car Congress

Ford and Vodafone are now testing connected vehicle technology that could alert drivers to an accident ahead moments after it has happened. But even in those countries where it is already a legal requirement for drivers to take this approach, many drivers still do not comply. —Hannes Ametsreiter, CEO, Vodafone Germany.

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Ford Europe bringing 48V mild hybrid tech to Tourneo van; new diesel engines

Green Car Congress

With FordPass Connect on-board modem technology, the Tourneo Custom serves as a WiFi hotspot for up to 10 devices, while advanced new technology features help drivers park, tow, prevent collisions and even avoid speeding fines with greater confidence. The feature optimizes the vehicle configuration and settings to maximize fuel efficiency.

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Weaponized Robots Letter Calls for Policy, Tech Fixes

Cars That Think

Plus any misperceptions that these misused robots could be autonomous (though they aren’t) makes an implied false connection between the actions of the robot and the ethics of the company. We’re not taking issue with weapons systems that are already governed by an international legal framework.

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Opinion: Will Self-Driving Cars Eventually Repossess Themselves?

Clean Fleet Report

New Technology Raises New Legal Questions. Advances in tech could fix both of these problems. Legal Considerations. Even if the technology existed for autonomous repossession to be possible, there would be a few legal considerations. Story by Martin Banks. It will certainly be possible at some point.

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