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GlobalData: Hydrogen market growth to surge in 2023 despite slowing global economy

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—Andres Angulo, Energy Analyst at GlobalData Despite the high number of partnerships formed between companies as compared to government agencies, investing and raising capital were of the utmost importance to developing the hydrogen economy in 2022. On the other hand, venture finance deal values also grew from $595.23

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Cholamandalam sees rural demand boom in vehicle financing | Autocar Professional

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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited, a major participant in India’s vehicle financing sector, reported a significant surge in demand, particularly in rural markets. The post Cholamandalam sees rural demand boom in vehicle financing | Autocar Professional appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Air Liquide, Groupe PSA, Schneider Electric, Valeo to produce respirators in response to the French government request

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Faced with the compelling need for more respirators, the French government asked a group of French industrial companies led by Air Liquide to study the possibility of increasing the production of respirators so as to provide 10,000 respirators in 50 days, between the beginning of April and mid-May.

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Waste-to-biofuels company Enerkem raises C$280M, its largest financing round

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In addition to new investors BlackRock and Sinobioway, existing investors also participated in this financing. This new and significant financing will help accelerate our growth and further expand project development and implementation. Sinobioway is a leading Chinese company engaged in the bio-economy. Earlier post.).

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Kenya’s Largest Commercial Bank, KCB, Partners With BasiGo Kenya To Finance Electric Buses For Public Transport Operators

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In a major boost for electric mobility in Kenya, the country’s largest commercial bank, KCB Bank Kenya Limited, a subsidiary of KCB Group Plc, has partnered with BasiGo to finance electric buses for public transport operators.

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CARB launches $25M pilot program to help small trucking fleets transition to zero-emission technologies

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These will include flexible financing, short-term rentals, and full-service leases, such as all-inclusive truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support. Dealers and their financing partners, leasing and rental companies, or truck-as-a-service providers can serve as providers.

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Volvo Cars successfully places first green bond, raises €500M

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Volvo Cars successfully placed its first green bond, raising €500 million from a diverse group of institutional investors and further increasing the company’s financial flexibility. The financial community has a critical role to play in supporting sustainable development, including the transition to a low carbon economy.

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