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Toyota joins London Hydrogen Partnership

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Toyota Motors has joined the London Hydrogen Partnership (LHP), the first major automaker to do so. The LHP was set up in 2002 to develop a network of hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) stakeholders in the capital and help develop HFC technologies in London. —Graham Smith, Managing Director, Toyota Motor Europe, London Office.

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London to host £150 Catapult center for smarter cities; chaired by Sir David King

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London will host a Future Cities Catapult center intended to help make cities become smarter and more forward thinking. The London Future Cities Catapult will look at ways in which services across areas such as health, transport, energy and public safety can be integrated, helping to boost the economy and benefit citizens.

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Ford makes GoDrive car-sharing available to public in London

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Ford Motor Company will begin making its London-based GoDrive car-sharing service available to the public. billion) by 2020, Ford is introducing GoDrive to target on-demand use and gain insight on emerging mobility trends and customers’ car-sharing habits. Dynamic Shuttle, New York and London. Earlier post.)

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EV battery test simulation technique helps OEM overcome fast-charge challenge

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Advanced engineering company D2H Advanced Technologies has delivered a project for a major vehicle manufacturer that solves a known charging issue with a production electric vehicle (EV). During development, all areas of battery performance must be considered, especially their behavior during high C-rate charging and discharging when in situ.

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UPS invests in Arrival, orders 10,000 electric delivery vehicles

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UPS has been a strong strategic partner of Arrival’s, providing valuable insight into how electric delivery vans are used on the road and, importantly, how they can be completely optimized for drivers. Arrival vehicles also use a modular design with standardized parts, a method that reduces maintenance and other costs of ownership.

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6 Podcasts About the Joys and Terrors of Air Travel

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In each episode, they talk about their latest travels, offer insights about different airline and aircraft experiences and review airports across the world. Whether you’re a fellow frequent flier, or just want to live vicariously through their travels and rapport, it’s a reliably fun listen.

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Former ARAI director Rashmi Urdhwareshe joins Sterling Tools Board as independent director – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Former director of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Rashmi Urdhwareshe , is appointed as an independent director on the board of Automotive fastener manufacturer Sterling Tools Limited (STL). is the largest MCU manufacturer and supplier to the EV industry in India, the company said.

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