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VW of America boosting research in US for electric mobility and sustainable transportation

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VWGoA) is boosting its automotive research in the United States to further accelerate electric mobility and sustainable transportation innovation. The Innovation Hub teams lead research in the following key projects: AI-optimized material structures to increase electric vehicle range. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Electric Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation

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With fewer moving parts and no oil changes, electric cars require less maintenance, saving owners both time and money. Another challenge is the limited range of electric cars. Electric cars can only travel a certain distance on a single charge, and this range varies depending on the make and model of the car.

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DOE awarding $4.8M to 5 BIRD Energy projects with Israel; H2 storage, biofuel, sustainable transportation

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million for five newly selected energy projects as part of the Binational Industrial Research and Development ( BIRD ) Energy program. million in the areas of hydrogen storage, advanced biofuels, sustainable transportation, and energy efficiency. The approved projects will leverage cost-share for a total project value of $10.5

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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

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The international trucking industry is undergoing a transformation towards more sustainable transport as sales of heavy battery electric trucks are starting to pick up, with Europe in the lead. Even if volumes are still low, we see rapidly growing interest, both in Europe, North America and in other parts of the world.

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Volkswagen launches new research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory & University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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The expanded collaboration aims to explore how to integrate break­throughs in material science and recycling concepts to support electric mobility and sustainable transportation. Volkswagen is focused to push electric mobility and new technologies for ever-more sustainable transportation. transportation sector.

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Dachser to add 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul electric trucks to fleet

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The e-truck, with a range of around 500 km with one charge, is expected to be ready for series production by 2024. Dachser is a very valuable customer for us in sustainable transport. Dachser was already a committed testing partner during the development of the eActros 300/400 for heavy-duty distribution transport.

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Geely Auto forms new premium electric car company Zeekr; SEA EV architecture

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Other electrified vehicle brands within Geely Holding, including Lynk & Co, Polestar, LEVC, Geometry and Lotus Cars are also continuing to expand in different market segments, providing consumers with a wide range of electrified products and unique business offerings.

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