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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. Andalusia has world-class port infrastructure, connected to the main ports of Europe and the world.

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Nissan and ENEL announce V2G system, launch smart grid trials in Europe

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As part of the partnership, Nissan and ENEL have committed to working together, to explore: Introducing this technology to the European market; The extended use of ‘second life’ electric vehicles batteries for static applications; Designing and evaluating potential affordable energy and mobility pack offers. Click to enlarge.

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Worldwatch Institute study expects number of countries running high-speed rail nearly to double by 2014

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By 2014, high-speed trains will be operating in nearly 24 countries, including China, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, and the United States, up from 14 countries today. Two-thirds of this fleet is found in just five countries: France, China, Japan, Germany, and Spain. By 2014, the global fleet is expected to total more than 3,700 units.

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Ford launches FORD2GO car sharing program with its German dealer network; Ford poll shows 56% of Europeans would consider car sharing

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Car sharing was one of the various elements highlighted by Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford during a keynote address on the future of mobility at the February 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Ready and affordable access to a pool of available vehicles can provide on-demand transportation flexibility.

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CLEPA study: EV-only approach would lead to the loss of half a million supplier jobs in the EU

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The study therefore provides a much-needed European-wide assessment and further identifies the risks and opportunities in seven major production countries for automotive components (Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Czechia, Poland, and Romania). —Henning Rennert, Partner at PwC Strategy& Germany.

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2024 Polestar 3 Review

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Ahead of its arrival, GoAuto flew to Spain to sample a pre-production model on the picturesque – and beautifully smooth – roads surrounding Madrid. Connecting a series of corners, the Polestar 3 flows sweetly, the body remaining composed as the steering dictates: right, left, harder left, right again.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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This significant announcement coincides with International Women’s Day, a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries. Sara Soria, Spain. And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.”

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