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Current issue of fka/Roland Berger E-mobility Index drops US to 4th place

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The index—now in its tenth year—facilitates a comparison of competitive positions of the relevant automotive nations (the US, Germany, China, France, Italy, Japan and South Korea) in the field of e-mobility, based on an objective assessment of those countries in three key areas: technology, market and industry.

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BMW, Bosch, Volkswagen founding members of Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC)

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Ten leading German corporations are jointly founding the Quantum Technology and Application Consortium ( QUTAC ). Specifically, applications for the technology, chemical and pharmaceutical, insurance and automotive industries are to be brought to market maturity. QUTAC’s vision is to drive such a quantum computing ecosystem.

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Study finds global oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, climate policies

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Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy and the University of California, Davis Institute of Transportation Studies analyzed four scenarios to understand how COVID-19 and other political, economic, social and technological drivers may impact transportation activity and global oil demand.

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Valence Considering Building Battery Plant in US or Europe

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Lithium-ion battery company Valence Technology Inc. is considering building a battery plant in the US or Europe and will look into the possibility of funding from the economic stimulus package proposed by President Barack Obama. Valence is also very focused on the developing hybrid and electric vehicle market in Europe.

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Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

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In addition to Daimler, partners in the “H2 Mobility” initiative include EnBW, Linde, OMV, Shell, Total, Vattenfall and the NOW GmbH (National Organization Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology). Today, after more than 100 years of combustion engines and the dominance of oil, we are facing a new technological era in the transport sector.

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Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

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Johansson also said that the Volvo Group’s investments in research and technology will remain at high levels in the next few years since new emissions legislation will be introduced for trucks, buses and construction equipment. Volvo will use EGR, SCR and DPF technology in its global heavy duty engine platform. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo unveils medium heavy engine

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The Group is developing a platform for medium-heavy diesel engines as well as making significant investments in research and technology. He also noted a slight upturn in certain countries including China, Japan and India, thanks to Government stimulus packages.

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