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BMW i Ventures launches new $300M fund for sustainability, transportation, manufacturing and supply chain investments

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BMW i Ventures created a new $300-million venture capital fund with a strong focus on sustainability. The new fund will invest in early to mid-stage start-ups operating in the sustainability, transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain industries. With the inception of Fund II, Baris Guzel was also promoted to partner.

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VW of America boosting research in US for electric mobility and sustainable transportation

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VWGoA) is boosting its automotive research in the United States to further accelerate electric mobility and sustainable transportation innovation. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

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Cemex Germany continues to invest in more sustainable transport for its products. The building materials company has taken delivery of two all-electric iONTRON mixer trucks from Putzmeister , which will become part of the Berlin truck mixer fleet.

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Hyundai rolls out 27 heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in Germany

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More hydrogen-powered trucks take to road in Europe this week in funding bid to promote sustainable transport. The post Hyundai rolls out 27 heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in Germany appeared first on The Driven.

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Alstom to test its hydrogen fuel cell train in the Netherlands; first pilot project outside Germany

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Alstom is committed to developing and implementing mobility solutions that permit not only the emergence of fully sustainable transport systems but also help drive the broader energy transition. The world’s first two hydrogen trains have already been in regular passenger service in Lower Saxony in Germany since September 2018.

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DHL Freight pilots first LNG truck with mega trailer in Germany in partnership with BMW

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During a year-long trial period the truck will operate as a daily shuttle between DHL’s logistics center and a BMW Group production plant in southern Germany. During a year-long trial period the truck will operate as a daily shuttle between DHL’s logistics center and a BMW Group production plant in southern Germany.

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Daimler Truck’s powertrain plants in Germany will produce electric drive components

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The sister plant in Detroit, which is part of the global production network for powertrain components, will continue to strengthen its role in the US market and, as a competence center for electric powertrain components, make an important contribution to shaping sustainable transportation in the American market.

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