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Renault Trucks creates Used Parts Factory

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To reduce natural resource usage and its trucks’ environmental impact, Renault Trucks (part of the Volvo Group) is taking steps to transition its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach. At this new industrial facility located in Vénissieux, the brand’s trucks will be dismantled , and their parts reused.

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New Mexico adopts Clean Cars Rule

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The rule includes a combination of increasingly stringent vehicle emission standards and a requirement that manufacturers deliver for sale an increasing number of zero-emission vehicles, such as battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in New Mexico. —New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Cabinet Secretary James Kenney.

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Toyota launches stamping-type plating machine that significantly reduces environmental impact and transforms plating process

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The technology is used in the plating process for forming copper, nickel, and other metal coatings on substrates in the process of manufacturing electronic parts. This structure enables the solid electrolyte membrane, which is mounted to the tip of the head, to be pressed against only that part of the substrate that requires plating.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. billion (US$4.7-billion)

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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As part of ClearFlame’s agreements for engine modification, Minneapolis-based Reviva has been named ClearFlame’s initial engine remanufacturing partner, responsible for integrating ClearFlame’s kit into existing Cummins X15 engines; engines will carry a two-year warranty. —BJ Johnson, ClearFlame co-founder and CEO. Vander Haag’s, Inc.,

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China announces new national standards for wireless EV charging; incorporating WiTricity technology

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Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles Part 1: General Requirements”. Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles Part 2: Communication between On-board Chargers and Charging Equipment”. Electric Vehicle Wireless Charging System Part 3: Special Requirements”. The new standards are: GB / T 38775.1 GB / T 38775.2

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Volvo Cars and Autoliv team up with NVIDIA to develop advanced systems for self-driving cars

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Volvo Cars is committed to having Level 4 autonomous cars for sale by 2021. As part of the collaboration, Volvo Cars, Autoliv and Zenuity will use NVIDIA’s AI car computing platform as the foundation for their own advanced software development.

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