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UC Davis study: roadkill declines as COVID-19 continues

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Fewer wild animals, including threatened mountain lions, are becoming roadkill during shelter-in-place orders, according to a study on three states from the University of California, Davis. —report author Fraser Shilling, director of the UC Davis Road Ecology Center. large wild animals were killed daily by vehicles in Idaho.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. XXXXX Click to enlarge. —Cahill et al.

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Nikola announces $200M convertible senior notes investment; approx. $1B cash and liquidity position

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acted as sole financial advisor to Nikola on the transaction, and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP served as legal advisor. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as legal advisor to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. —Nikola CFO Kim Brady. Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

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Electrify America and the City of Sacramento announced new projects that will increase access to zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) in the Sacramento region, expand ZEV technology use, and prepare the City for future electric vehicle adoption. GIG Car Share will initially launch with 260 vehicles. mile “Home Zone.”

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New York trial lawyer joins Tesla’s hardcore litigation team

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He was previously a litigation counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell which describes itself as the premier firm that leading companies and financial institutions all over the world turn to for counsel on business and legal matters. He’s registered with the New York State Unified Court System.

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Volkswagen Truck & Bus enters into strategic alliance with Navistar, takes 16.6% stake; entry into N. America

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While the partnership will focus on common powertrain systems, it will also enable collaboration in many aspects of future commercial vehicle development. Within the next decade, Volkswagen Truck & Bus aims to become a worldwide leading commercial vehicles group in terms of profitability, innovations for its customers and global presence.

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European Transport Ministers sign Amsterdam Declaration on steps for development and harmonization of connected, autonomous driving in Europe

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The signatories pledge to draw up rules and regulations that will allow autonomous vehicles to be used on the roads. Agreements also need to be made on issues such as liability, privacy, data security and the effects of self-driving vehicles on traffic and the road network. Vehicle technology is developing rapidly.

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