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Stellantis invests in affordable sodium-ion battery technology

Teslarati

Stellantis’ investment in Tiamat supports its goal to provide customers with clean, safe, and affordable mobility worldwide. Sodium is also available abundantly around the world. Our customers are asking for emissions-free vehicles that offer a combination of robust driving range, performance, and affordability.

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Cepsa to invest €3B in Andalusia to build the largest green hydrogen hub in Europe; additional €2B for renewable power

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Cepsa—the Spain-based multinational oil and gas company—will invest more than €3 billion to establish the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, creating the largest green hydrogen hub in Europe in southern Spain. It also expects Spain to become a net exporter of renewable hydrogen.

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Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

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The new Model Y variant currently stands as the second most-affordable and longest range variant of the all-electric crossover. The Model Y Long Range RWD starts at 48,990 euros ($52,500), making it the second most affordable variant of the vehicle in the countries where it is offered.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. and Spain 0.6%). —Erik Jonnaert, ACEA Secretary General. —ACEA report.

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Steelmaker ArcelorMittal signs MoU with the Spanish Government supporting €1B investment in decarbonization technologies; DRI and EAF

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The new DRI—which will be the first of its kind in Spain—and EAF will be in production before the end of 2025. Should green hydrogen not be available at affordable rates by the end of 2025, natural gas would be used to power the DRI furnace. This means that by 2025 ArcelorMittal Sestao will produce 1.6

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Volta Trucks to offer four full-electric commercial vehicle models between 7.5t and 19t by 2025

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With Volta Zero models available in the 7.5-tonne, The Volta Zero was initially launched in the UK and France and is currently in Spain for a tailored roadshow with customers. Any vehicles manufactured in Spain could potentially serve southern European markets but would not be the first vehicles built.

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Stellantis-Leapmotor announces global expansion, to enter India by Q4 of 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Leapmotor will enter nine European countries in the first phase starting September 2024, including Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Portugal. Affordability is right now the number one problem with EV expansion worldwide. The JV will help in offering affordable vehicles,” he added.

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