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BMW Group extends aluminum recycling to Dingolfing press shop

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BMW’s press shop in Dingolfing—the largest of the BMW Group worldwide—is the first in which all aluminum sheet waste is separated and recycled to make it reusable for industry. The BMW Group has invested around €6.5 Aluminum recycling at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing. automotive plant.

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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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Ford of Germany has signed a cooperation agreement with the German Ford dealers association FHD GmbH and DB Rent GmbH —the company behind Flinkster car sharing—for a new car sharing platform. FORD2GO will be the first automotive manufacturer-backed, nationwide car sharing program incorporating dealerships. Earlier post.)

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EV sales in India: Hero Electric, Tata Motors, BMW

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EV sales in India: Hero Electric, Tata Motors, BMW. According to the Centre for Energy Finance at Council on Energy, Environment and Water at Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF) until September, electric two-wheeler sales stood at 58,264 units and three-wheelers at 59,808 units. India has already sold 1.18

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The goal of the mandate is to improve the environment by spurring the sale of vehicles with alternative powertrains thus reducing carbon emissions. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles. The bill would take effect 1 July 2018. —Auto Alliance.

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Fisker Recruits First US Dealers for PHEVs; Appoints First Distributors for Europe

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Doolan led BMW NA and Volvo Cars NA to record sales in the 1990s and 2000s. Fisker showrooms will reflect the company’s concern for the environment and their vehicles’ low-emission capabilities. Fisker Board member Vic Doolan has been instrumental in guiding development of the company’s retail network.

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Matchbox launching new series of toy cars based on real-life electric & hybrid vehicles

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It is launching a new series of toy cars Matchbox that is based on real-life electric and hybrid vehicles to bring awareness among children that how motoring is impacting the environment. Its first model version of toy cars is the Tesla Roadster and the list includes the Nissan, Toyota and BMW.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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We have to remember that the industry was already operating in a challenging environment, especially towards the end of last year. The positive results came as a result of more electrified vehicles from Mercedes (+44%), Volkswagen (+240%), BMW (+15%), Hyundai (+25%), Volvo (+79%), and Suzuki, among others.

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