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BMW i Ventures launches new $300M fund for sustainability, transportation, manufacturing and supply chain investments

Green Car Congress

BMW i Ventures created a new $300-million venture capital fund with a strong focus on sustainability. The new fund will invest in early to mid-stage start-ups operating in the sustainability, transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain industries.

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New Flyer and Li-Cycle complete heavy-duty lithium-ion battery recycling pilot; 3,200 lbs of Li-ion batteries

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one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, announced the successful completion of a battery recycling pilot with North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycler, Li- Cycle Corporation. New Flyer Industries Canada ULC and New Flyer of America Inc., subsidiaries of NFI Group Inc., Earlier post.).

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BMW i Ventures makes strategic investment in electric bus company Proterra; part of $55M round

Green Car Congress

Electric bus manufacturer Proterra has closed a $55-million Series 6 round, on the heels of an oversubscribed $140-million Series 5 in January. For BMW i Ventures, this represents its first investment in heavy-duty electric vehicle manufacturing underscoring the transition to electric mass transit.

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Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON Group to form JV to install & operate European high-performance charging network; €500M investment

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Leading commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON Group have signed a binding agreement to create a joint venture (JV) to install and to operate a high-performance public charging network for battery-electric, heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. —Christian Levin, CEO TRATON Group.

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Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

Baua Electric

Below are some key aspects of the electric vehicle adoption landscape in India: Government Initiatives: The Indian government has been actively promoting the adoption of electric vehicles as part of its sustainable transportation agenda. This competition has led to advancements in technology and design, benefiting consumers.

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Servotech bags INR 120-cr order for 1800 DC fast EV chargers from BPCL – ET Auto

Baua Electric

a leading EV Charger manufacturer in India, has bagged an order for 1800 DC fast EV chargers from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited ( BPCL ), valued at INR 120 crore. Our active support ensures the nation’s smooth transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable transportation ecosystem.

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Bharat Petroleum installs Eastern India’s first EV fast charging corridors

Electric Vehicles India

The Sambalpur-Arjunda and Sambalpur-Raipur-Nagpur roads now have the first EV rapid charging corridor in Eastern India, per Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) authorities. How does it work? The rapid charging corridors will help customers charge their vehicles within certain time range.