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Manufacturers confirmed for the start of Gen3 era of ABB FIA Formula E world championship

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Seven of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers have registered with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to race the new Gen3 car which debuts in next season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The manufacturers currently confirmed for the Gen3 era of Formula E are: DS Automobiles, France. Nissan, Japan.

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BYD unveils electric double-decker bus for the UK

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Chinese automaker BYD recently unveiled an electric double-decker bus for the United Kingdom. The China-based car manufacturer said the BYD BD11 will be the “next step in UK public transportation.” The Chinese automaker noted that other electric double-decker bus models will launch outside the United Kingdom.

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CTOs of 7 leading aerospace manufacturers issue joint call to action to deliver sustainable aviation plans

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The Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) of seven of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving more sustainable aviation and to reaching industry-wide Air Transport Action Group targets in a joint statement. It is continuing to validate engines operating with up to 100% SAF.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sells StreetScooter production rights to international consortium ODIN Automotive S.à.r.l.

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With the sale of StreetScooter Engineering GmbH, ODIN Automotive S.à.r.l. will become the official manufacturer of StreetScooter electric vehicles and continue to produce both StreetScooter models (offering 8 and 13 m 3 of cargo space, respectively). In addition, Deutsche Post DHL Group will become a minority shareholder in ODIN.

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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

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In a recent statement, a Toyota chairman referenced a new project for the automaker, and while he didn’t share details, he did emphasize how hybrids and internal combustion engines (ICE) “still play a role” in reaching carbon neutrality goals. So, let us refine engine technology.” He said that many of the roughly 5.5

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Electric vehicle sales surge in UK, petrol engines slump and drop 10%

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Electric vehicle registrations in the United Kingdom have exploded, increasing over 88% in March 2021 compared to the same month in 2020. Diesel-powered engine sales dropped 31.4% Tesla, the world’s leading BEV manufacturer, was not included on the list of brands.

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Bus manufacturer NFI Group acquires Alexander Dennis Limited for US$405M

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North America-based bus manufacturer NFI Group Inc. has acquired UK-based bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) for a total transaction value of £320 million (US$405 million) on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to certain adjustments. This is a transformational acquisition for NFI to become a global bus manufacturer.