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Cao Cao and DeepRoute form autonomous driving partnership; Level 4 robo-taxi service

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DeepRoute, an international self-driving vehicle technology provider, and Cao Cao Mobility, a strategically invested business of Geely Technology Group, are partnering to advance the design, development and commercialization of Cao Cao’s Level 4 autonomous robo-taxis service.

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CoBank report suggests self-driving vehicles could easily overwhelm current data center market

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But according to a new report from CoBank, another major challenge that is often overlooked is the monumental impact these vehicles will have on the data center market. A 100-fold increase in storage capacity represents a 15-year 36% CAGR, a good bit higher than the market intelligence firm IDC’s annual forecast of 18% (from 2020 to 2024).

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Start of sales for new Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer

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With the market launch of the eVito and the eSprinter in 2019, Mercedes-Benz Vans has sent a clear signal of locally emission-free commercial freight transport in urban areas. The Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer features a water-cooled AC On-Board charger (OBL) with an output of 11 kW.

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United to invest up to $37.5M in renewable fuels company NEXT, based on milestones

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NEXT’s biorefinery offers several benefits including access to a deep-water port, an existing industrial-grade dock, and multi-modal logistics options, which facilitates access to feedstock options and fast-growth SAF offtake markets on the west coast. UAV could invest as much as $37.5

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China is testing more driverless cars than any other country – ET Auto

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million cars, eight-lane expressways and towering bridges over the muddy waters of the Yangtze River. A fleet of 500 taxis navigated by computers, often with no safety drivers in them for backup, buzz around. Baidu also has a joint venture with Zhejiang Geely, called Jiyue, to make robot taxis. Surveys by J.D.

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SoCalGas & California Energy Commission funding project to test hydrogen fuel cell technology for harbor craft; led by ZEI

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Once brought to market, the fuel cell technology could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution from thousands of small commercial boats throughout California including patrol, fishing, fire, rescue, ferry, taxi, recreational and other vessels. Supported boat speeds range from a few knots to more than 50 knots.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. A reasonable pricing method has been set up for market regulations and economic development. Earlier post.).

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