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Ideanomics to acquire wireless charging provider WAVE

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Ideanomics signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of privately held Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification, Inc. Wireless charging systems offer several benefits over plug-in-based charging systems, including reduced maintenance, improved health and safety, and expedited energy connection. —Alf Poor, Ideanomics CEO.

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Caterpillar to supply zero-exhaust emission fleet to graphite miner NMG; offtake agreement for anode material

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On the foundation of their 2021 collaboration agreement and of technical work achieved together over the past two years, Nouveau Monde Graphite and Caterpillar signed definitive agreements for Caterpillar to supply NMG’s Matawinie Mine with an integrated solution that covers a zero-exhaust emission fleet, supporting infrastructure, and service.

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Tesla China addresses Giga Shanghai’s reported production shutdown

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Media reports about #Tesla suspending production at its Shanghai plant are not accurate, Tesla told Global Times on Sun, adding that the plant is carrying out annual production line maintenance as planned this week, during which workers will have rest period. This may be the “official” response to media request regarding shutdown.

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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

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This simple yet elegant technology delivers low-cost and easy tire traceability throughout its entire lifespan, enabling the management of inventory logistics, aftermarket maintenance, and recycling operations. Four ISO standards were published in 2019 and 2020: ISO 20909, 20910, 20911, 20912.

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Toyota Re-Launched Land Cruiser “70” in Japan

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Such are the joys – and challenges – of our global marketplace. Speaking of the cabin, it definitely harkens back to old-school ‘Yotas – ah, who are we kidding? The outfit apparently includes insurance, tax, maintenance, and the like; signing up can be done online or at a Toyota dealership. turbodiesel.

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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What will keep first-time owners coming back to buy another BEV is the compelling experience with the safety and technology features, lower service and maintenance costs, and pure driving enjoyment. —Brent Gruber, senior director of global automotive at J.D.

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Caterpillar Subsidiary to Acquire Electro-Motive Diesel, Creating Global Locomotive Manufacturing and Rail Services Company

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Progress Rail Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) for $820 million in cash from Berkshire Partners LLC and Greenbriar Equity Group LLC. Upon completion of the transaction, EMD will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Progress Rail.

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