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ElectraMeccanica and Tevva to merge; targeting electric commercial trucks in UK, Europe and US

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Tevva supports its current product with a unique and purpose-built, commercial-grade electric battery system, and its future product portfolio is being developed to include a proprietary hydrogen range-extender technology, which delivers a differentiated and sustainable dual-energy solution. Canada Ltd. Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.,

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Self-driving vehicles may hit UK roads as soon as 2026: minister

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United Kingdom (UK) Transport Minister Mark Harper noted on Wednesday that legislation surrounding automated vehicles (AVs) is currently making its way through parliament, and he expects there to be a legal framework in place for the emerging technology by the end of next year (via Reuters ).

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Total hydrogen station in Munich first to feature standard compressed H2 and BMW cryo-compressed H2 technology

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From a 2010 paper by BMW and Lawrence Livermore researchers describing CCH 2 technology. Commercial automotive hydrogen storage technologies occupy the extremes of this phase diagram. BMW worked with LLNL in the development of a prrof-of-concept and in the review of the technology. Earlier post.). US DOE and CCH2.

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5 Ways to Strengthen the AI Acquisition Process

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The contracting stage addresses gaps in existing software and information technology contract templates, which are not adequately evaluating the nuances and risks of AI systems. Regulatory sandboxes are real-life testing environments for technologies and procedures that are not yet fully compliant with existing laws and regulations.

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Europe Mandates Automatic Emergency Braking

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The technology has been around for years, but requiring it marks a major safety milestone for active safety. Deferring to the guy behind the wheel checks a lot of boxes—human pride, legal niggling, and the engineer’s fear of false positives. In 2022, cars in many countries must start carrying automatic emergency braking.

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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

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If it were legal to deliver rescued migrants to Libya, it would be as cheap as sending rescue boats a few extra kilometers south instead of east. Meanwhile, legal scholars and civil-society groups are asking whether a hands-off border can really keep Europe’s hands clean. requests for orientation on the latest technology.

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Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

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In 2008, the United Kingdom formally promulgated the Climate Change Act, becoming the first country in the world to clarify medium- and long-term emission reduction targets in legal form. The British government and Shell did not disclose the overall cost of the entire plan. Carbon reduction acceleration.

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