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WHO issues new, lower Global Air Quality Guidelines for classical pollutants

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New WHO has issued new Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) that reduce levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. Since WHO’s last 2005 global update, there has been a marked increase of evidence that shows how air pollution affects different aspects of health.

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Uber pays USD 178 mn to end legal fight with Australian taxi drivers – ET Auto

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Global rideshare giant Uber will pay 272 million Australian dollars (USD 178 million) to settle a long-running dispute with Australian taxi and hire car drivers who lost out when the company entered the Australian market. .

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Tesla seeking government affairs specialist in Sweden amid union protest

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It appears that Tesla is looking to strengthen its legal team in Sweden, with the company posting a job opening for a government affairs specialist for the Nordic region. “Tesla has no form of global policy against organized labor,” he said. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Groupe Renault and Nissan sign exclusive alliance deal with Waymo to explore driverless mobility services in France and Japan

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The agreement is designed to bring together the strengths of each party and expand expertise by assessing market opportunities, working together to research commercial, legal and regulatory issues related to driverless transportation-as-a-service offerings in France and Japan.

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EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

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They promote competitive sustainability and are necessary for green transport, clean energy and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. With its new battery sustainability standards, the Commission will also promote globally the green transition and establish a blueprint for further initiatives under its sustainable product policy.

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Nikola executes reverse merger with VectoIQ; now to be listed on NASDAQ; BEV and FCEV trucks

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to create a company focused on the development of next generation smart transportation. In our two-year quest to find a partner that was a proven technology leader and focused on making a global difference, Nikola was the clear winner. VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. —Stephen Girsky, CEO of VectoIQ and former Vice Chairman of GM.

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Japanese demonstration project begins for commercialization of vessels equipped with high-power fuel cells

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Project management, ship design and legal compliance. With the entry into force of the Paris Agreement in 2016, global momentum for decarbonization has increased, and reducing GHG emissions has become an issue in the shipping sector. Application to vessels through new vessel design and development. Role of each company. Background.