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Legal Study on EU Legislation for Corporate Fleet Electrification

EV Obssesion

By Sam Hargreaves This study examines the legal feasibility of different options for legislative measures that could be put forward by the Commission in order to boost uptake of zero-emission vehicles in corporate fleets.

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Tesla boosts its legal team by hiring top securities lawyer

Teslarati

Tesla’s legal team received a boost last month, with the company hiring Derek Windham, a top securities lawyer, as its senior director and deputy general counsel for corporate and securities. As per Windham’s LinkedIn page , he joined the Texas-based electric vehicle maker last month. HP) for seven years.

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Daimler AG Board approves Project Future corporate restructure; goes to shareholders in 2019

Green Car Congress

The Board of Management and Supervisory Board of Daimler AG has approved a new corporate structure for Daimler AG. The new structure comprises three legally independent entities—Mercedes-Benz AG, Daimler Truck AG and Daimler Mobility AG—under the umbrella of Daimler AG.

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Mercedes-Benz addresses Stage 3 legalities; attorneys say suspicion lingers

Baua Electric

If a automobile with Pressure Pilot in demand moves and kills a pedestrian, the human motorist the usage of the device as directed, “would not have the legal culpability to be charged with a crime,” Smith mentioned. “At the same time, it is not clear Mercedes would be charged with manslaughter either.”

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California gas vehicle ban faces pushback from 17 states

Teslarati

17 States have filed a lawsuit with the Federal Court of Appeals, suing to prevent California from banning new ICE vehicle sales after 2035. California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is expected to ban the sale of new ICE vehicles after 2035 tomorrow, but 17 State Attorney Generals have sued in federal court to block the move.

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US DFC approves $150M conditional loan commitment for Balama graphite mine in Mozambique

Green Car Congress

The DFC loan is subject to the completion of due diligence, negotiation of detailed terms and legal documentation, DFC management approval and Syrah and Twigg Board approvals. DFC has subsequently undertaken technical, market, environmental, social and legal due diligence on Syrah, Twigg and Balama. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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ElectraMeccanica and Tevva to merge; targeting electric commercial trucks in UK, Europe and US

Green Car Congress

ElectraMeccanica , a designer and assembler of electric vehicles, and Tevva , a manufacturer of electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, have entered into a definitive agreement, pursuant to which ElectraMeccanica and Tevva have agreed to combine by way of a British Columbia statutory plan of arrangement. Canada Ltd.