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Fast-charging corridor from Berlin to Munich complete

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and Siemens have completed the installation of 8 DC fast-charging stations on the A9 highway linking Berlin to Munich in Germany as parat of the framework of the “Electromobility Connects” Bavaria-Saxony showcase sponsored by the German government. With the project ’s completion, Allego GmbH assumes commercial operation of the stations.

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ACEA, Hydrogen Europe and IRU call on EU to ramp up investments in hydrogen refueling infrastructure

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This includes revising the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive to include mandatory targets for hydrogen, developing new financial instruments for infrastructure investments, as well as tapping into existing EU funding mechanisms (e.g. the Connecting Europe Facility). logistic centers).

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EUCAR calls for targeted support for automotive initiatives in €80B Horizon 2020 program; targeting €5B budget

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EUCAR members are BMW, DAF, Daimler, Fiat, Ford of Europe, GM/Opel, Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault, Scania, Volkswagen, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group. EUCAR is closely connected to ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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Bluetooth connection for up to two devices, USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology. AWD will be compared to its keenest competition–the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Lexus LS and BMW 7 Series, which are all very nice luxury sedans. The final price was $101,295.

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EUCAR Recommends European 8th Research Framework Program Make Sustainable Mobility a Priority

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EUCAR members are BMW, DAF, Daimler, Fiat, Ford Europe, GM/Opel, Porsche, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault, Scania, Volkswagen Group and Volvo. EUCAR is closely connected to ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. Ecological and efficient manufacturing.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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In Acura-speak, Type S is the performance division (like BMW has M, Hyundai has N, Mercedes-Benz has AMG and so on). The AcuraLink app connects your phone and the ZDX with several convenient features, such as a stolen vehicle locator, remote start and stop and remote door lock and unlock.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. News: BMW iX EV.