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Volkswagen launches PowerCo for global battery business; €20B investment; standard factories

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Up to 2030, PowerCo is to invest more than €20 billion together with partners in the development of the business area, to generate annual sales in excess of €20 billion and to employ up to 20,000 people in Europe alone. Sites are currently being identified for three further cell factories in Europe. Standard factory.

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European consortium forms to standardize fuel cell modules for heavy-duty applications: StaSHH

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A European consortium consisting of 25 organizations in the hydrogen sector has formed to define, develop and test the first European standard for fuel-cell modules for heavy-duty applications. The modules will be tested by the test centers in the consortium upon key indicators to benchmark performance and safety.

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ICAO establishes 2050 net-zero CO2 emission goal for international aviation

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established a 2050 net-zero carbon dioxide emission goal for international aviation. —Dan Rutherford, Aviation Director of the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Countries will develop national measures to cut emissions consistent with ICAO’s goal.

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VinFast expands aftersales service in Europe

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Vietnamese automaker VinFast expanded its aftersales services in Europe by partnering with a local automotive repair and maintenance brand. According to the agreement, VinFast will ensure that its warranty process, maintenance procedures, and provision of new equipment and accessories meet Mobivia’s standards.

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Honda unveils new Civic hybrid in Europe: Civic e:HEV

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In Europe, Honda has unveiled the all-new Civic e:HEV, the 11 th generation of its iconic global compact car. The all-new hybrid Civic features Honda’s e:HEV powertrain technology as standard, and completes the brand’s mission to electrify all its mainstream European models by the end of 2022. million units across 170 countries.

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New international interest group to promote harmonized electromobility data standards

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Hubject GmbH , a joint venture formed by BMW Group, Bosch, Daimler, EnBW, RWE and Siemens earlier this year, and eighteen other companies have formed the “eMobility ICT Interoperability Interest Group”—an international interest group to promote harmonized electromobility data standards.

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CATL expands partnerships with VDL and Quantron in Europe for commercial vehicle electrification

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and Quantron AG to optimize local product solutions and services for commercial vehicle electrification in Europe. According to a recently signed contract with VDL Bus & Coach, CATL is going to provide VDL Bus & Coach with its high-energy density battery system based on its standardized product-LFP CTP (cell to pack)-platform.

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