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Impact Clean Power Technology unveils visualization of GigafactoryX; 4 GWh/year by 2027

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Poland-based battery systems maker Impact Clean Power Technology unveiled a visualization of GigafactoryX—a large-scale battery factory for electric vehicles and energy storage which will be launched in the city of Pruszków, near Warsaw. 2015, ISO 9001:2015, as well as have the 6S system, which addresses workplace maintenance standards.

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Scotiabank forecasts 4% growth in global auto market in 2015 to 74M units, led by China

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2015 forecast share by region. In its latest Global Auto Report , Scotiabank forecasts record global car sales in 2015, with the total market advancing 4% over 2014, reaching more than 74 million units. Global growth will mainly be driven by China, where Scotiabank expects auto demand to grow 7% in 2015 to 19.36

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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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The European car market remained stable during 2018, as 15.6 It was the best result since 2007, when the market peaked with 16.02 Strong results in Q2, where the market was up by 4.8%, and Q3, where the market was up by 1.1%, were enough to offset the large decline posted in Q4, where the market dropped by 7.5%

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Which Nation Tops the List for Vehicle Ownership Per Capita? The Answer Might Surprise You

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Worldwide Rankings in Vehicle Ownership The United States follows with a considerable 860 vehicles per 1,000 people, reflecting a robust vehicle market. Europe presents a mixed scenario, with Poland and Italy notable for their high vehicle per capita rates. Italy stands with 756 vehicles per 1,000 people just slightly less than Poland.

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Porsche launches carbon offset program in US

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The two Experience Centers are popular destinations, with more than 335,000 visitors combined since opening in 2015 in Atlanta and 2016 in LA. Passport and Drive are set for expansion to four new markets in North America after a successful pilot in Atlanta. PCNA estimates it will offset more than 3.5

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Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 shows increasing demand for semi-autonomous driving technologies in Europe

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Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 , a study of new car buying habits in 22 countries across Europe, highlights regional trends and national differences. —Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe. In Greece that rose to 97%, and in Ireland to 96%, followed by Poland (95%). Body styles.

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Volkswagen Group to invest $106 billion over next 5 years in Automotive Division

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This will allow the Volkswagen Group systematically to continue its model rollout with a view to tapping new markets and segments. These include spending to expand capacity, a new Crafter plant in Poland and the new Audi plant in Mexico. billion (US$27 billion) in new production facilities and products in the period from 2015 to 2019.

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