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SFC Energy starts production of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India

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SFC Energy has been active in India since 2016 and is now investing in the local market development as well as in its own production capacities. SFC’s customers in India already include public sector clients and civilian users of clean hydrogen- and methanol-based power where grid supply is not available or not stable enough.

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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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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

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The hotly anticipated car excelled during its first full month on the European market and became the best-selling BEV. The Model 3 quickly outsold other big players such as the Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe, despite being more expensive and only available for a short amount of time. million vehicles were registered.

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

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Introducing Model Y LR RWD Maximum range that allows you to commute all week without charging—at an even more accessible price Specs below – 600 km (WLTP) when equipped with 19" Gemini Wheels – 217 km/h top speed – Lowest cost per kilometer in the electric SUV market (14.9…

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ZF has begun delivery of cubiX software for intelligent chassis control

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From the middle of the year, the vehicle will be available in Europe. —André Engelke cubiX was developed at multiple ZF sites globally (Germany, Czech Republic, Romania, UK, India, and China), the application project driven out of Region Asia Pacific.

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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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In more nascent markets such as many US states, it is important to use the number of registered EVs-per-charger ratio, while in more mature markets, a “power-per-EV” ratio can be more useful. As the market matures, this ratio should increase as geographic coverage becomes less critical.

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Ford Model e unit announces massive expansion of EV initiative in Europe: 7 new EVs by 2024

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Ford announced the expansion plan today, recognizing the accelerating pace of electrification in the European market. “I Ford is turning some focus toward this market as it is likely to be one of the biggest catalysts to EV sales company-wide. It will be produced in Craiova, Romania, starting in 2024. Seven New EVs by 2024.

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