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ABB E-mobility unveils HVC360 for fleet charging

Green Car Congress

ABB E-mobility announced details of its new HVC360 fleet charging solution. While the growing number of public charging points is excellent news for EV drivers, these alone do not meet the needs of electric fleets. Another example of HVC360’s global near-term potential can be found in the haulage industry.

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Rolls-Royce announces biggest ever order of Trent XWB-97 engines as Air India signs MOU for 68 (+ 20 options) & 12 Trent XWB-84 engines

Green Car Congress

Rolls-Royce has received an order from Air India for 68 Trent XWB-97 engines, plus options for 20 more. Air India has also ordered 12 Trent XWB-84 engines, the sole engine option for the Airbus A350-900. This is the biggest ever order for the Trent XWB-97, which exclusively powers the Airbus A350-1000.

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bp ventures makes 1st direct investment in India; $13M in EV ride-hailing & charging company BluSmart

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bp ventures has made its first direct investment in India, investing $13 million in integrated EV ride-hailing and charging company BluSmart. bp ventures led a $25 million Series A round that also saw support from Mayfield India Fund, 9Unicorns and Survam Partners, alongside other existing investors.

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9 national, regional, state and city governments sign up to ZEV Pledge for their fleets; 121,355 vehicles

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The ZEV Pledge asks governments at all levels, as well as individual departments, agencies and public sector bodies, to pledge to convert their entire owned or leased fleets, where feasible, to zero-emission vehicles. Nine national, regional, state and city-level governments signed up to Climate Group’s newly launched initiative ZEV Pledge.

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India E-Mobility Show is just one week away, and the countdown has begun

Electric Vehicles India

On 23-24 March 2023, the India E-Mobility Show will take place The countdown to the highly anticipated Indian E-Mobility Show has begun. India E-Mobility Show 2023 is part of global mobility and other sustainability events organized by Valiant to support zero-emission mobility and a carbon-neutral future.

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India’s Shoonya campaign aims to boost electric last-mile deliveries

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NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s official think tank, with support from RMI and RMI India, has launched a campaign to transform last-mile deliveries and eliminate pollution through consumer engagement. Shoonya is already engaging global e-commerce companies and has the potential to inspire similar campaigns well beyond India.

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Uno Minda technical pact with StarCharge to produce EV supply equipment in India – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Ltd (StarCharge) to manufacture and sell Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in India. StarCharge, a global leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and microgrid solutions, operates in 67 countries and regions with manufacturing facilities in the USA, Vietnam, and China.

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