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Neste testing renewable gasoline in Sweden for possible commercialization internationally

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There are also ambitious national targets in Sweden and Finland, for example, including separate emissions reduction mandates for the gasoline pool. Powertrain Engineering Sweden, which supplies Volvo Cars and other manufacturers with powertrains and the next-generation hybrid system, is now evaluating Neste’s renewable gasoline.

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Tesla Sweden gets orders from Elon Musk

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The conflict between Tesla Sweden and IF Metall appears to have hit a roadblock as discussions have been taken off the table. IF Metall’s strike continues until Tesla Sweden signs a collective agreement. On the other hand, Tesla Sweden refuses to sign such an agreement.

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Westport Demonstrates Hydrogen Engine Technology in Sweden

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Westport teamed up with Transportation and Energy Partners in Sweden to demonstrate hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine technology for commercial vehicles.

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Einride’s cab-less, autonomous electric truck in commercial operations on public road in Sweden

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The world premiere and inaugural run took place at DB Schenker’s facility in Jönköping, Sweden. In November 2018, the Swedish startup Einride and leading logistics firm DB Schenker initiated the first installation of an autonomous, all-electric truck or “T-pod” at a DB Schenker facility in Jönköping, Sweden.

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Volta commercial electric trucks made no design allowance for internal combustion

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Sweden-based Volta Trucks on Tuesday unveiled the latest in a series of electric commercial trucks designed with no allowance for internal combustion engines. tonne and 12-tonne Volta Zero (about 16,500-pound and 26,500-pound) models join a larger 16-tonne (35,000-pound) version that's currently undergoing "extensive engineering.

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Tesla’s pay increase for employees revealed in internal documents: report

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Tesla’s pay increase for employees in all of its gigafactories and offices in the US was recently revealed in internal documents. According to internal documents, Tesla increased factory workers’ pay from a minimum of $22 to $39 per hour. Below is a chart from Business Insider depicting each level and region.

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Klimatklivet awards Liquid Wind €15M toward production of eMethanol

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The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency works on behalf of the Swedish government, conducting and coordinating Sweden's environmental work within Sweden, the EU and internationally. FlagshipONE will be connected to Övik Energi’s combined heat and power (CHP) plant Hörneborgsverket in Örnsköldsvik, in the north of Sweden.

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