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Hyundai Motor Group affiliates to join Climate Group’s RE100, aim to expand renewable energy use

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In 2019, Kia established a system to replace all power used in its production plant in Žilina, Slovakia with renewable energy. Hyundai Mobis made a full switch to renewable energy sources in its Slovakia and Sweden operations earlier this year. General Motors and the BMW Group are also RE100 members.

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European Fast-E project launches; 278 fast-charging points in Germany and Belgium

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A sister project between the Czech Republic and Slovakia will add another 30 charging stations. Renault sells more electric vehicles in Europe than any other car manufacturer and had a market share of more than 23% in 2015.

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Magna begins production of first mild hybrid transverse transmission for BMW Group

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Magna continues its transformation toward electric mobility with the start of production of its mild hybrid transmission for BMW Group. Magna’s new 7-speed, mild hybrid dual-clutch transmission is the latest to be featured exclusively on BMW Group’s compact class, which underpins all its front-transverse vehicles.

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