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Lucid Motors announces first international plant in Saudi Arabia

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Lucid announced that its first international plant will be located in Saudi Arabia. The new international plant is expected to produce 150,000 vehicles per year. Construction on Lucid’s first international plant is set to start in the first half of 2022. square miles) of land. billion over the next 15 years.

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ASKO deploys two Scania battery-electric distribution trucks in Norway

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The two trucks that will go into ASKO’s operations have a battery capacity of 165 kWh, giving them a range of 120 km (75 miles), and are charged by 130 kW cable charging. In the long run, electrification will be key to achieving a sustainable transport system for heavy vehicles as well.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group introduces Green Carrier Certification as part of its sustainability roadmap

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Ground transport accounts for 21 per cent of the Group’s total CO 2 e emissions. Accordingly, in addition to electrification of the last mile and investment in alternative drives and fuels in its own fleet, another important lever is the scope of sustainable transport services provided by the Group's service partners.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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The Request supports activities and projects based on the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP) May 2014 strategic plan, including design support for a reconfigured international Long Baseline Neutrino Facility hosted at Fermilab. contribution to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project. Within the $10.7

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Karma shows E-Flex platform in flat-floor BEV configuration; “Everyday BEV”

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Engineered with compact electric architecture in mind, the platform offers an economic total cost of ownership and a low cost-per-mile performance with a range of consumer and commercial applications. The flexible electric platform can be used for everyday sedans, mass-transit and ridesharing, last-mile delivery of goods, and more.

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DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

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Didi Chuxing (DiDi), the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, will launch Latin America’s first shared electric vehicle (EV) fleet through its app in Mexico, as the company further invests in sustainable transportation innovations in the region. 200 EVs are exclusive for DiDi drivers.

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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During the demonstration program, NYCDOT will capture real-world driving data to educate and promote the Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles as sustainable transportation to the public. As the vehicles gather miles, data such as fuel economy, miles driven, charging times and additional content will be viewable online.