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Beijing Foton launches “China Internet Super Truck Global Innovation Alliance”; Auman Energy Super Truck

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Chinese truck and utility vehicle manufacturer Beijing Foton has launched the China Internet Super Truck Global Innovation Alliance and showcased the Auman EST (Energy Super Truck) at an event in Athens, Greece.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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The European Parliament’s Committees on industry (ITRE) and transport (TRAN) will vote on the European Commission’s proposal for future car and van CO 2 targets on 10 July. The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles. —Erik Jonnaert. and Spain 0.6%).

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2024 Hyundai Creta LIVE Updates: The most-awaited mid-size SUV lands today

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As such, even the ‘Creta’ name is an ode to the Crete islands in Greece. The petrol motor was reliable and the diesel unit had a whole lot of spirit. 2024 Hyundai Creta LIVE Updates Hello and welcome to what could well be the biggest launch of 2024 in the Indian automotive industry.

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New Car Registrations in UK fall 30.9% in January; Industry Urges UK Government to Provide Scrappage Incentives to Boost Demand

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to 112,087 units, according to figures from the UK’s SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders). The UK motor industry is urging UK government to introduce a similar scheme and help sustain jobs and businesses throughout the sector. SMMT expects the market to decline by 19.3% in 2009 to 1.72 million units. No age limit.

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nrg and Driivz Team Up to Accelerate EV Charging in Greece

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nrg and Driivz Team Up to Accelerate EV Charging in Greece. TEL AVIV, Israel, May 10th, 2022 – nrg Supply and Trading S.A. (“ NRG ”), a leading alternative electricity and natural gas provider in Greece, selected the Driivz EV charging and smart energy management platform to propel its growth in the electric vehicle charging market.

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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

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The popularity of other routes, such as to Italy’s Lampedusa Island, 140 km from Tunis, and to Greece, some of whose islands are within sight of Turkish beaches, grew. Hawkeye 360 , which also markets its service to the shipping industry and security services in countries such as the United States, was the only bidder and won the contract.

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Ride Vision launches AI-based collision-avoidance system for motorcycles

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Moreover, as the pandemic has reduced public transit use, people are considering motorcycles and other motorized two-wheeled vehicles as viable alternatives, with two-wheeled vehicle sales rising by 30% on average across the EU during COVID-19. Karl Viktor Schaller; and Energica Motor Company S.p.A., of the domestic GDP, each year.