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Study: air pollution causes 800,000 extra deaths a year in Europe and 8.8 million worldwide

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million extra deaths globally rather than the previously estimated 4.5 —Co-author Professor Thomas Münzel, of the Department of Cardiology of the University Medical Centre Mainz. At least 48% are due to cardiovascular disease (ischaemic heart disease and stroke). Credit: European Heart Journal. million deaths in 2015.

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European consortium investigating graphene-based materials for lightweight cars; energy-efficient and safe vehicles

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The University of Sunderland (UK), working with a consortium of five other research partners from Italy, Spain and Germany, has been selected for funding by the €1-billion (US$1.4-billion) Source: University of Sunderland. The global automotive industry is currently facing great challenges, such as CO 2 emissions and safety issues.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A

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You might be surprised to learn that AMPECO is headquartered in Bulgaria—not exactly an e-mobility hotspot. Charged : Your marketing material says you’ve got 130 clients in 45 global markets. Orlin Radev: Well, our aim is to build a product that can be universally applicable. Are these mostly public charging providers?

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A – Charged EVs

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You might be surprised to learn that AMPECO is headquartered in Bulgaria—not exactly an e-mobility hotspot. Charged : Your marketing material says you’ve got 130 clients in 45 global markets. Orlin Radev: Well, our aim is to build a product that can be universally applicable. Are these mostly public charging providers?