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Belgium or Brooklyn? 5 Bold New Places to Eat in Brussels.

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Thanks to a crop of young chefs with iconoclastic ideas about flavor and sustainability, the city, in thrall to the rich sauces of Gaul for nearly two centuries, has emerged as one of the most exciting, and affordable, places to dine out in Europe right now. Gilles , an evolving but still more affordable area favored by young creatives.

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VW gets into a price war with Tesla in Europe

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As the new year brought tighter restrictions on government EV incentives, VW is slashing prices on the ID line in France, Belgium, Germany, and Norway, among other countries, reports Automotive News Europe. Belgium and Sweden will also see revised vehicles and lower prices. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Volkswagen’s Elli and Elia Group partner to integrate EVs into the grid

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Through its subsidiaries in Belgium (Elia) and the north and east of Germany (50Hertz), the company operates 19,192 km of high-voltage connections. The Volkswagen Group has made charging and energy a part of its core business in its NEW AUTO strategy. The Elia Group is a key player in electricity transmission in Europe.

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Volvo delays EX30 SUV due to software glitches

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The new entry-level EX30 is poised to be a major bestseller with its affordable pricing – it starts at €36,590 in Europe, and is expected to start at $34,950 in the US. The Volvo EX30 will be produced in China until another production line in Ghent, Belgium, is up and running from 2025. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Tesla requests PM Modi to cut import taxes on electric vehicles 

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India levies an import responsibility of 60 per cent on electrical autos that price $40,000 or much less, and 100 per cent responsibility on these priced over $40,000. Amid debate whether the Centre should accept Tesla’s demand to bring down import duties on electric vehicles to make them more affordable.

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The Paris Olympics Promise to Be Stunning. The Prices Already Are.

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Tens of thousands of new listings have come online around France, and more supply is expected in the Paris region, a factor that should keep prices “affordable,” said a spokesman for Airbnb France. Another option is to fly into an alternate airport, either in France or a nearby country like Belgium, Britain or Germany, and take a train.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

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Starting at $34,950 (36,000 euros), it will be one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. With “above-expected order rates,” Volvo will build the EX30 at its Ghent, Belgium plant (in addition to China) to meet the growing demand in Europe for low-cost EVS. Demand for affordable electric cars continues building.

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