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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. The cost of the deal is $1.9

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VinFast partners with Gotion High-Tech on LFP battery cell R&D

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In addition, the price of LFP batteries is competitive, which reduces the production cost of electric vehicles, especially small- and medium-sized vehicles. For VinFast, exploring the local production of LFP batteries in Vietnam is part of the car maker’s efforts to establish a clean energy ecosystem and localize parts supply.

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Israel MoEP enforcing vehicle exclusion rules in Haifa Bay Low Emission Zone; $2.8M to retrofit 700 diesel trucks with DPFs

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As part the Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection’s (MoEP’s) action plan to reduce pollution in Haifa Bay in Israel, Israel Police are actively enforcing exclusion rules that bar heavy vehicles in downtown Haifa Bay at certain times of the day. Supporting the operation of 500 electric taxis through financial incentives.

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Udelv to use Mobileye DRIVE in more than 35,000 autonomous delivery vehicles

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Last-mile delivery is the most expensive aspect of distribution, accounting for 53% of the overall cost of goods. Udelv’s customers expect Transporters to improve the efficiency of last- and middle-mile delivery services for everything from baked goods and auto parts to groceries and medical supplies.

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Arrival and Uber to collaborate on EV for ride-hailing industry; based on Small Vehicle Platform

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Following the launch of Uber’s Clean Air Plan in London two years ago, more than £135 million (US$187 million) has been raised to support drivers with the cost of switching to a fully electric vehicle. Uber’s focus is now to encourage drivers to apply for EV Assistance under the Clean Air Plan.

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ArcelorMittal makes US$5M investment in H2Pro to support novel new water-splitting technology E-TAC

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The investment is part of a US$75-million Series B fundraise by H2Pro, with other investors including Temasek, Horizons Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Yara. E-TAC is also expected to prove more cost effective than traditional electrolysis, with CAPEX costs anticipated to be broadly halved, alongside lower operational costs.

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