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This City Surpasses New York: Now the Most Congested in North America

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Photo credit: Vadim Rodnev / Shutterstock.com Toronto has recently been identified as North America's most congested city, outpacing both New York and Mexico City according to the TomTom's annual traffic index. Globally, it holds the third position, coming in behind London and Dublin.

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Zipcar to expand Zipvan cargo van service across North America

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plans to expand the company’s Zipvan cargo van service across North America. Zipcar is launching the Zipvan service in Seattle, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Portland, Oregon today, and will roll out the service to its remaining metro markets in North America over the next 12 months. Car-sharing network Zipcar, Inc.

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Nickel expert calls on Musk, Farley, others to demand Nickel sourcing in North America

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Surging prices of nickel, a potentially major influence in the future of the global electric vehicle market, have encouraged one mining expert in the field to call on automotive CEOs to demand more attention toward sourcing the metal in North America. There are ample, good-quality nickel projects in North America.”

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TomTom launches Congestion Index based on traffic database; congestion levels in 57 cities in North America and Europe

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The Index accurately identifies and analyzes traffic congestion in 57 major cities across North America and Europe. North America. The report, initially covering 26 major cities in North America, finds Los Angeles to be the most congested city there. London, 27%. Marseille, 41%. Brussels, 34%.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group orders up to 44 Volvo electric trucks; cooperation agreement

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An important factor in DHL’s decision to ramp up the transition to zero-emission vehicles is due to the positive experience it has with using an electric Volvo truck in London since November 2020, making last mile deliveries into the West End shopping district.

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H2X Global secures US$57M from Verde Mobility to deliver on US$300M in fuel cell vehicle orders

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The funds will also support H2X Global’s planned listing on the London Stock Exchange. UHL has expansion plans in North America and is looking to open an office in Canada later this year. UHL is targeting a listing on Canadian Securities Exchange by the end of 2023.

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Volkswagen and PowerCo SE will build largest cell factory to date in Canada; 90 GWh in final phase

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The decision to expand PowerCo SE’s cell production network to Canada is further evidence of the growth strategy of the Volkswagen Group in North America. Its strategic location about 30 km south of London, Ontario, is at the heart of the Great Lakes Automotive Corridor and near major cities such as Toronto and Detroit.

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