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Tesla loses Head of Legal who oversaw internal purchasing probe

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Tesla has lost its Head of Legal, David Searle, who reportedly left his position at the automaker less than a month ago. Searle oversaw an internal purchasing probe during his final days at the company before leaving. Tesla has gone through several Head Legal employees in the past several years. I’d love to hear from you!

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German minister Wissing starts international e-fuels dialogue

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The German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport Dr Volker Wissing launched an international e-fuels dialogue in Munich at the conference “ E-Fuels – Paving the Way for Clean Mobility ”. The aim is to consolidate international exchange. Legal and planning certainty are necessary prerequisites for industry and investors.

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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company to meet the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 system for conditionally automated driving. —Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, Chief Technology Officer responsible for Development and Purchasing.

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Can Autonomous Weapons Be Compatible With International Humanitarian Law?

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International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the body of laws that govern international military conflicts, and they provide rules about how weapons should be used. All countries involved in the autonomous weapons systems (AWS) debate at the United Nations have stated that AWS must follow international law.

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Skeleton Technologies raises €41.3 million in Series D from top European entrepreneurs

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European ultracapacitor leader Skeleton Technologies completed a €41.3-million All existing investors participated in the equity raise and were joined by notable European entrepreneurs and international investors. This Series D financing builds on a strong year for Skeleton Technologies, which saw a tripling of its revenues.

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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This makes Mercedes-Benz the first car manufacturer with an international valid certification for conditional automated driving to offer such a system as an option ex-works for vehicles from series production. Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to put a Level 3 system with international valid certification into series production.

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European Council agrees to 100% CO2 reduction for new cars and vans by 2035

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effectively a ban on internal combustion engines. Now that the Council has agreed on its positions, negotiations with the European Parliament will begin so as to reach an agreement on the final legal texts. The Council also agreed to introduce a 100% CO 2 emissions reduction target by 2035 for new cars and vans—i.e.,

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