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Electreon to supply Israel’s 4th largest bus operator with wireless charging infrastructure; simultaneous charging of 30 buses

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Electreon, a provider of wireless and in-road electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, signed an agreement of cooperation with Israel public transportation company Electra Afikim. Electra Afikim is the fourth-largest bus operator in Israel with roughly 1,400 buses. This is the second commercial deal signed by Electreon in Israel.

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Better Place consortium launches electric taxi project with battery switch station at Schiphol airport

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Harms previously served as CEO of Athlon Netherlands and as an Executive Vice President of Athlon Car Leasing International. Awarded last year, the project consortium, “Greening European Transportation Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles,” is the first decarbonization infrastructure project co-financed by the European Union’s TEN-T program.

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BP invests in ultra-fast charging battery company StoreDot

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BP Ventures has invested $20 million in Israel-based ultra-fast charging battery developer StoreDot. Together with a proprietary separator and electrolyte, this new architecture delivers a high current and low internal resistance, with enhanced energy density and a prolonged battery life. Earlier post.)

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Guangzhou Automobile Group. Click to enlarge. Qoros Auto Co.

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

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The concept of a privately financed mission to the moon is fascinating. Luca de Meo is presenting the partnership today at the international innovation forum Cannes Innovation Days. And innovative ideas need supporters that promote them. —Luca de Meo, Audi Board Member for Sales and Marketing. —Prof.

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Nissan signs electric car alliance with Europcar

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“Nissan through the Renault-Nissan Alliance has committed to being a global leader in zero-emission vehicles,” said Eric Nicolas, senior vice president, administration and finance Nissan International SA.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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The Climate Change Commission has recommended setting a time limit on light vehicles with internal combustion engines entering, being manufactured, or assembled in Aotearoa as early as 2030. Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines.