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Nissan adopting North American Charging Standard (NACS) for Future EV Models
Nissan adopting North American Charging Standard (NACS) for Future EV Models Nissan has reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) beginning in 2025, providing Nissan customers even more choices when it comes to charging their electric vehicle. Nissan is the...
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Fleetmaxx Solutions supports Prosure360 Approved Contractors
Fleetmaxx Solutions supports Prosure360 Approved Contractors From construction to operations and maintenance, when clients want to begin developments, they need to find the right contractor for the job with the right policies in place. William Martin Compliance provides that service as the consultan...
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RoboSense signs strategic partnership with Pony.ai
RoboSense signs strategic partnership with Pony.ai RoboSense, a world-leading provider of Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems, announced a strategic partnership with Pony.ai, the leading global autonomous driving technology company. The cooperation will be carried out based on the combined strengths of RoboS...
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Bluecity acquired by Velodyne Lidar for Intelligent Infrastructure solutions
Bluecity acquired by Velodyne Lidar for Intelligent Infrastructure solutions Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced the company has acquired Bluecity, a Montreal-based artificial intelligence (AI) software company whose next-generation, lidar-based solutions solve safety, traffic and infrastructure is...
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Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian partner on Electric Van production
Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian partner on Electric Van production Mercedes‑Benz Vans, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a strategic partnership to cooperate on the production of electric vans. Subject to the parties ente...
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Hyundai invests in BOS Semiconductors start-up
Hyundai invests in BOS Semiconductors start-up Hyundai Motor Group announced today its investment in BOS Semiconductors, a fabless start-up based in Korea that designs system-on-chip (SoC) solutions expecting to collaborate toward semiconductor of future mobility. Established in 2022, BOS Semiconduc...
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BAE wins $278m contract in US Army CATV competition
BAE wins $278m contract in US Army CATV competition BAE Systems’ Beowulf has won the U.S. Army’s competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program, and the company has received a $278 million contract for production units, spare parts, and contractor logistics support. The win furt...
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Hyundai launches Boston Dynamics AI Institute
Hyundai launches Boston Dynamics AI Institute Hyundai Motor Group today announced the launch of Boston Dynamics AI Institute, with the goal of making fundamental advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and intelligent machines. The Group and Boston Dynamics will make an initial investment...
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Chery embarks on a new Energy and Intelligent Network
Chery embarks on a new Energy and Intelligent Network So far, Electric Vehicle manufacturer Chery has established a research and development system covering six research and development centres in North America, Europe and Shanghai. It has applied more than 23,000 patents and authorized more than 14...
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Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM announce headline speakers
Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM announce headline speakers Cenex, the organisers of the UK’s leading low carbon vehicle event, has officially announced the headline speakers ahead of this year’s Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM. Incorporating high calibre delegates from both UK and globally renowned organisations, t...
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GM Future Roads and INRIX supporting Safer Roads with Safety View
GM Future Roads and INRIX supporting Safer Roads with Safety View General Motors and INRIX Inc., a world leader in mobility analytics and connected car services, announced that Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX is now widely available to transportation planners nationwide. The cloud-based a...
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TRL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. formed by TRL Software and Experion Technologies
TRL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. formed by TRL Software and Experion Technologies TRL Software and Experion Technologies have entered into a joint venture to form TRL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. Headquartered in Trivandrum, Kerala, India, the partnership brings over one hundred years of transport r...
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EIB supporting Croatia in green sustainable transport projects
EIB supporting Croatia in green sustainable transport projects The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia agreed to expand their cooperation on the development and financing of key green, sustainable transport projects in t...
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AI-driven Data is the Future of Fleet Safety
AI-driven Data is the Future of Fleet Safety Fleet and driver safety has always been a major concern for fleet managers and with fleet accidents in the US at an all-time high, there’s reason for this ongoing concern. In fact, the commercial fleet accident rate in the US stands at 20%, with data from...
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Chery establishing Bell Labs for energy and intelligent network research
Chery establishing Bell Labs for energy and intelligent network research Recently, the China New Energy Vehicle and Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industry Chain Development Promotion Conference was held in Anhui Innovation Hall. The Anhui New Energy Vehicle and Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industry...
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JOLT and ADS-TEC Energy open ultra-fast charging station at ESSO in Stuttgart
JOLT and ADS-TEC Energy open ultra-fast charging station at ESSO in Stuttgart JOLT Energy and ADS-TEC Energy, as part of their strategic partnership, announce that the introduction of ultra-fast charging stations in major European cities and the United States is gaining momentum. Latest example is t...
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Ford announces Battery Capacity Plan and Raw Materials details to Scale EVs
Ford announces Battery Capacity Plan and Raw Materials details to Scale EVs Building on strong demand for its new EVs, Ford today announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicl...
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The Tenet Group recaps on the success of Reset Connect London 2022
The Tenet Group recaps on the success of Reset Connect London 2022 The Tenet Group, were one of the main sponsors of the UK’s leading Sustainability and Net-Zero Event, Reset Connect London 2022, which was established to bridge the gap between sustainability change-makers, business leaders, governme...
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Oxfordshire CC reducing traffic congestion using Alchera Technologies real-time data
Oxfordshire CC reducing traffic congestion using Alchera Technologies real-time data Oxfordshire County Council’s Research & Innovation team, iHub, and Alchera Data Technologies today announce the successful completion of Phase 2 of its New Mobility project. The project is designed to dramatical...
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Iteris wins contract for real-time traveler information system in Virginia
Iteris wins contract for real-time traveler information system in Virginia Iteris, Inc., the trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for smart mobility, safe...
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Flowbird acquires leading Parking Technology provider YourParkingSpace
Flowbird acquires leading Parking Technology provider YourParkingSpace Today, the UK’s fastest growing parking technology provider, YourParkingSpace, has been acquired by the global leader in urban mobility, Flowbird. YourParkingSpace was founded in 2013 and specialises in parking technology solutio...
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JCB Generators to power the Silverstone F1 British Grand Prix
JCB Generators to power the Silverstone F1 British Grand Prix A leading supplier of temporary power and lighting solutions has bought 60 JCB generators in a deal totalling more than £750k. Purchased by South-West-based Progen Power, many of the new gensets powered into pole position at the recent F1...
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Quanergy collaborates with PARIFEX for LiDAR Speed Enforcement System
Quanergy collaborates with PARIFEX for LiDAR Speed Enforcement System Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of LiDAR sensors and smart 3D solutions, announced today that PARIFEX’s solution has been certified by a French testing body as the first compliant speed enforcement system based on 3D-Li...
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Volvo, Daimler Truck and TRATON JV planning European charging infrastructure
Volvo, Daimler Truck and TRATON JV planning European charging infrastructure The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON GROUP completed the final step in forming the previously announced joint venture for charging infrastructure in Europe. The new joint venture, with Anja van Niersen as appointe...
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Cenex LCV and CAM events return for 15th Anniversary in September
Cenex LCV and CAM events return for 15th Anniversary in September As the UK looks to be competitive in its motor industry supply chain as well as transitioning to net zero manufacture (amongst other environmental challenges) we know the next 10-20 years are crucial. The CENEX LCV and CAM events have...
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Evolito acquires Electroflight for Battery Powertrain Solutions
Evolito acquires Electroflight for Battery Powertrain Solutions Evolito, a privately-owned company designing and manufacturing world-leading electric motors and controllers for aerospace applications, has today announced the acquisition of the business and assets of Cheltenham-based aerospace batter...
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City Transformer partners with Segula Technologies for engineering development
City Transformer partners with Segula Technologies for engineering development City Transformer, EV tech disruptor from Israel, has selected SEGULA Technologies as its engineering development partner. The move will see the two companies use their expertise, know-how and innovation in further develop...
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Steel Decarbonisation needs more high-grade Iron Ore
Steel Decarbonisation needs more high-grade Iron Ore Decarbonising the steel industry will require an increase in high grade iron ore production and improved beneficiation techniques, finds a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). To reach net zero emissio...
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SRL Traffic Systems launches new Technical and Innovation Centre
SRL Traffic Systems launches new Technical and Innovation Centre The UK and RoI’s largest manufacturer and supplier of mobile intelligent transport system (ITS) products and integrated solutions, SRL, has launched a Technical and Innovation Centre, in an investment designed to promote the ongoing de...
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Polestar lists on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange
Polestar lists on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, begins trading on the Nasdaq in New York as of 24 June. Polestar will trade under the ticker PSNY. The US listing marks another significant milestone for the brand that launched in 2017 and has already...
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Travis Perkins invests in new fleet of 170 26-tonne Volvo Trucks
Travis Perkins invests in new fleet of 170 26-tonne Volvo Trucks Travis Perkins plc is investing in a new fleet of 26-tonne Volvo Trucks, designed to support the Group’s ambitious carbon reduction target and maximise the safety and efficiency of its transport operations. They will operate in a mix o...
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Finance and business professionals to unite at Reset Connect London
Finance and business professionals to unite at Reset Connect London Thousands of financial and business professionals are set to showcase the valuable role the finance and investment sector can play in the fight against climate change at leading UK sustainability event, Reset Connect London. Taking...
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How AI is shifting how Cities approach Traffic Management
How AI is shifting how Cities approach Traffic Management On average, New Yorkers lose 80 hours a year in traffic. This gridlock causes air and noise pollution, decreases quality of life in congested areas, slows productivity, and hurts national and local economies – time lost to traffic cost the US...
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Electric Vehicle Workplace Transition accelerated by strategic partnership
Electric Vehicle Workplace Transition accelerated by strategic partnership Durham-based, Anglo Scottish Asset Finance, is partnering with Diode, an electric vehicle (EV) suitability assessment software platform, to help break down the barriers to EV adoption and drive forward electrification in the...
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Maxi-Métal in Canada acquired by Oshkosh Corporation
Maxi-Métal in Canada acquired by Oshkosh Corporation Oshkosh Corporation, a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Maxi-Métal Inc. of Saint-Georges de Beauce, Quebec, Canada. MAXIMETAL is a leader in the design...
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Septentrio and CompoTEK announce GNSS collaboration in Europe
Septentrio and CompoTEK announce GNSS collaboration in Europe CompoTEK to distribute Septentrio’s mosaic™ multi-frequency GPS/GNSS modules, which deliver high-accuracy RTK positioning in a small form factor. Both Septentrio and CompoTEK will be present at the Embedded World this year, showcas...
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Wejo extends and expands relationship with Microsoft Maps
Wejo extends and expands relationship with Microsoft Maps Wejo Group, a global leader in cloud and software analytics for connected, electric and autonomous vehicle data, today announced an expansion and extension of its existing collaboration with Microsoft Maps, which will significantly enhance th...
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thyssenkrupp and NSK exploring Automotive Joint Venture
thyssenkrupp and NSK exploring Automotive Joint Venture NSK Ltd and thyssenkrupp AG have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a potential joint venture between NSK Steering and thyssenkrupp Automotive. Both companies will now enter an assessment phase before taking a decision on any...
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VolkerSmart Technologies sponsored the CIHT EV Charging Seminar
VolkerSmart Technologies sponsored the CIHT EV Charging Seminar On 19 May, VolkerSmart Technologies, one of the UK’s leading installers and maintainers of electric vehicle chargers, sponsored the CIHT Technical Seminar on the future of EV charging technology. The forward-thinking seminar, which was...
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Foresight Williams invests autonomous vehicle testing and training company dRISK
Foresight Williams invests autonomous vehicle testing and training company dRISK Foresight Williams Technology Funds have announced a £1 million investment in dRISK, an autonomous vehicle testing and training company. Founded in 2014, by CEO Chess Stetson, dRISK is an AI company which promises to re...
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Over 3,000 business leaders, innovators, and investors unite at Reset Connect
Over 3,000 business leaders, innovators, and investors unite at Reset Connect Over 3,000 business leaders, innovators and investors are set to unite in the fight against climate change at the UK’s largest sustainability ecosystem and green investment event, Reset Connect London. Taking place 28th –...
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Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM now open for Visitor Registration
Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM now open for Visitor Registration Visitors are invited to register their attendance at this year’s Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM events for the opportunity to see the innovative technologies that are lowering emissions across transport and energy infrastructure. Across the co-locat...
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Battery industry set to exceed $168 billion by 2030
Battery industry set to exceed $168 billion by 2030 The battery industry is set to be one of the most significant over the next 10 years, according to GlobalData, which predicts that revenues will exceed $168 billion by 2030. However, the leading data and analytics company notes that extraction of r...
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Reset Connect unveils exciting speakers for Innovative Business Sustainability Event
Reset Connect unveils exciting speakers for Innovative Business Sustainability Event Reset Connect, an innovative sustainability and net-zero event for business leaders has unveiled its exciting speaker line-up, which includes representatives from household brands Mitie, Rolls Royce and Starling Ban...
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It’s down to the insurance sector to accelerate the transition to driverless vehicles
It’s down to the insurance sector to accelerate the transition to driverless vehicles Driverless vehicles may have not moved into the fast lane of adoption just yet, but progress is certainly being made when it comes to seeing more of them on our roads. This is after changes to regulations ann...
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Bosch expands into components for Hydrogen Electrolysis
Bosch expands into components for Hydrogen Electrolysis When it comes to green hydrogen, Bosch is stepping on the gas: in the interest of effective climate action, the company is planning not only to use this new fuel, but also to be one of the companies producing it. This is why Bosch is branching...
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Jacobs and Atkins trial noise cameras for DfT
Jacobs and Atkins trial noise cameras for DfT Innovative noise cameras will provide evidence for police to take action against rowdy motorists, helping communities to enjoy peaceful public and residential spaces. A search for Britain’s noisiest streets has been launched by the Department for Transpo...
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Teletrac Navman transforming in-cab Driver Training with Smart Dashcams
Teletrac Navman transforming in-cab Driver Training with Smart Dashcams Global leaders of telematics and tracking solutions, Teletrac Navman has transformed in-cab driver training with the launch of Smart Dashcams – which pioneers the use of AI video technology and represents a significant developme...
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London EV Show 2022 returning to ExCeL London
London EV Show 2022 returning to ExCeL London The 2nd Annual London EV Show is all set to exceed previous expectations by once again hosting the most-comprehensive EV conference and exhibition for the entire value chain, facilitating quality networking & business matchmaking and presenting all t...
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Esri StoryMaps brings sophisticated Mapping Technology to Storytelling
Esri StoryMaps brings sophisticated Mapping Technology to Storytelling Capturing and sharing life’s experiences today often requires multiple platforms and tools, which can result in disjointed storytelling. To serve creators’ needs to control their dynamic, interactive narratives in one place, Esri...
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Damon Motors HyperDrive and HyperSport featured at Electric Revolutionaries exhibit
Damon Motors HyperDrive and HyperSport featured at Electric Revolutionaries exhibit Damon Motors today announced it will showcase its innovation as part of Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Electric Revolutionaries” exhibit in Los Angeles, California. The exhibit is “an exclusive look at the ground-brea...
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Zoom EV benefits bundle supercharges CarMoney’s Electric Vehicle deals
Zoom EV benefits bundle supercharges CarMoney’s Electric Vehicle deals Car finance service, CarMoney, has partnered with electric vehicle specialist, Zoom EV, to make choosing an electric vehicle easier and more attractive to customers. CarMoney compares top car finance lenders impartially and...
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HM-D Trailers start-up helping British industry get back on the road
HM-D Trailers start-up helping British industry get back on the road HM-D Trailers is getting British businesses on the road again by helping them overcome the crippling effects of supply chain issues we are hearing about daily. In fact, over the past few years, British industry and in particular th...
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Celis Group in Belgium appointed London Electric Vehicle Company Dealer
Celis Group in Belgium appointed London Electric Vehicle Company Dealer LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has announced a new addition to the company’s expansive European dealership network, with the appointment of Celis Group, based in Belgium’s northeastern Limburg province. Situated in the m...
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The Classic to feature all seven of Lewis Hamilton’s winning Formula One cars
The Classic to feature all seven of Lewis Hamilton’s winning Formula One cars In a special tribute to Sir Lewis Hamilton, all seven of his World Championship winning Formula One cars will be displayed at The Classic this summer (26-28 August), courtesy of the Mercedes-AMG and McLaren Formula O...
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Nissan builds Prototype Production Facility for All-Solid-State Batteries
Nissan builds Prototype Production Facility for All-Solid-State Batteries Nissan today unveiled its prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery cells, which the company aims to bring to market in 2028. This prototype facility, within the Nissan Research Center in Kanagawa Pre...
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Cenex charging up for the 15th anniversary of its Cenex-Low Carbon Vehicle event
Cenex charging up for the 15th anniversary of its Cenex-Low Carbon Vehicle event With diary dates booked and exhibitor sales at pre-pandemic levels, this year’s Cenex-Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV), along with co-located Cenex-Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) is set to be the most significant in the eve...
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RAC calls on UK Government to update guidance on yellow box junctions
RAC calls on UK Government to update guidance on yellow box junctions With local authorities in England on the brink of being able to apply for powers to enforce yellow box junctions, the RAC is calling on the Government to improve its official design, maintenance and enforcement guidance to council...
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Skyports raises $23m to advance air mobility infrastructure
Skyports raises $23m to advance air mobility infrastructure Skyports, the electric air taxi infrastructure and drone services provider, has raised USD 23 million in the first close of its Series B funding round. The capital, from a combination of new and existing investors, will enable Skyports to c...
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Tax changes on Red Diesel set to impact the UK 1st April
Tax changes on Red Diesel set to impact the UK 1st April With upcoming fuel taxation changes affecting red diesel, Mobile Mini, a leading provider of secure storage containers and portable accommodation, explains the need to plan for changes before the spring deadline: What is red diesel? Red diesel...
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