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Uber setting goal of 100% of rides in EVs in US, Canada and European cities by 2030

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The companies will now explore a strong partnership to provide partner drivers on the Uber App with affordable electric vehicles in European markets, notably in the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands and Portugal. It follows a successful pilot between Nissan and Uber in the UK.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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In London, the Mayor’s EV infrastructure taskforce estimates that 70% of the demand for slow and normal chargers in residential areas will come from Uber drivers alone. In Portugal, the number of drivers also tripled in 2019 to reach almost 20,000 professional drivers.

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International Lithium Association (ILiA) established to be the voice of the global lithium industry

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The new organization will have its HQ and secretariat in London, although its first Chairman—international lithium expert Anand Sheth of Titan International Pty Ltd—will continue to be based in Perth, WA, Australia. ppm Li (0.0018%).

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FUSO eCanter electric truck delivering gas bottles in London?s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)

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Emitting zero emissions, the FUSO eCanter is now delivering the company’s bottled butane and propane to customers in central London. 16 FUSO eCanter from Daimler Trucks’ small series-production in Tramagal, Portugal, have been delivered to customers in the United Kingdom so far.

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Video Friday: Robot Soccer Finals

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RSL ] ICRA 2023 is in London! The European Robocup Finals 2022, featuring Tech United vs VDL Robotsports. Tech United ] Within the European Union project we aim to autonomously monitor habitats. The European Robocup Finals 2022, featuring Tech United vs VDL Robotsports. The video is recorded in Perugia Italy. [

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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Data Driven Insurance, London. City Driving On-Demand, London. A fleet of Ford Focus Electric vehicles and Ford Fiestas with EcoBoost powertrains is located across London. The London service targets a better customer experience and improved operational efficiency compared to existing car-sharing models.

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US study of miners links heavy exposure to diesel exhaust to increased risk of lung cancer death; researchers suggest implications for urban areas with high exhaust concentrations

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µg/m 3 ), and Estarreja, Portugal (11.8 In an Editorial in JNCI accompanying the two papers there, Dr. Lesley Rushton, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Imperial College London, noted that: These studies in. Some of the higher average elemental carbon levels reported in cities include Los Angeles (4.0

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