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Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases new applications for eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport

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At this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is showcasing a wide range of new applications for the eActros. As a tractor unit for heavy-duty distribution transport, for example, it is available with an electric power take-off solution for hookloaders and skiploaders.

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Tesla loses VP of Legal to LiDAR startup Luminar

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Tesla’s longtime Vice President of Legal and Acting General Counsel, Al Prescott, has joined LiDAR startup Luminar. Prescott has worked for years with autonomous cars, acting as a legal expert for companies planning to enter the sector. LiDAR utilizes lasers that target objects to determine ranges.

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EU-funded project Recirculate seeks to create new business models for repair, reuse, and recycling of second-life batteries

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These second-life battery packs will be developed for light vehicles with lower range and power requirements, as well as the lower overall weight to determine how much power the batteries can still provide for this use case. CSEM will be responsible for assessment, evaluation and safe transportation of batteries.

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French battery start-up Verkor raises €100 million

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The news follows the recent signing of a partnership between Verkor and Renault Group under which Verkor will supply an initial capacity of at least 10 GWh per year for the C and higher segments of the Renault range, as well as for the Alpine models. Earlier post.).

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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. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has granted system approval for this on the basis of the technical approval regulation UN-R157 (UN Regulation No.

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Germany passes fast-charging law; basis for tender for additional 1,000 fast-charging points

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With this law, the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) has the legal basis for the targeted expansion of a Germany-wide network of fast-charging points. With the Fast Charging Act, we have now created the legal basis to start the Europe-wide tender and thus the construction of the new locations.

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NDPC study finds Bakken crude similar to other light sweet crudes, no greater rail transport risk

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Bakken crude is similar to other North American light, sweet crudes and does not pose a greater risk to transport by rail than other transportation fuels, according to a study recently completed by Turner, Mason & Company for the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC). F, which is within normal range; and.