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BYD and Bulmineral set up electric bus joint venture in Europe

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China-based BYD and Bulgaria-based Bulmineral Ltd signed an agreement to create a 50:50 joint venture company, named Auto Group Motors, to produce electric buses in Europe. BYD, the world’s largest electric bus manufacturer, will work together with Bulmineral Ltd, to manufacture pure electric buses in Breznik, Bulgaria.

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DAF trucks showcases electric and hybrid trucks at IAA CV

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At IAA Commercial Vehicles, Dutch truck manufacturer DAF—a division of Paccar—is showcasing the LF Electric, CF Electric and CF Hybrid Innovation trucks. The truck features Cummins technology with a 195 kW/266 hp electric motor (peak: 250 kW/340 hp). The CF Electric is a 4x2 tractor unit for up to 37 tonne GCW applications.

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