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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022. It is also able to react dynamically to changes, for instance in the traffic situation or personal driving style.

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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

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Still, while Europe certainly doesn’t need ICE vehicles from China, Chinese EV expansion is well on its way, with BYD pushing international growth with its plans to build an EV factory in Hungary, and other automakers are looking to set up production in Europe as well. It’s free, with no sales calls until you choose an installer.

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Car Crash Prevention System Wins Student $10,000 IEEE Scholarship

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The award was presented during the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. I'm a very competitive person," he says, "so I was motivated to try and disprove these articles and actually build this device.". She began working on the project while she was a research intern at the. Brian Minnick. Boglarka Ecsedi. "A

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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The European Commission is taking the UK to court—along with Germany, France, Italy, Romania, and Hungary—over its long-standing failure to meet EU limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO?). These proposals are in addition to the government’s £3.5-billion billion (US$4.7-billion)

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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland

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In addition to importing new EV models to Iceland, NLE is also working on developing systems to convert the current internal combustion engine (ICE) car fleet into electric cars. This is what the Project 2012 is all about. —Sighvatur Lárusson, the Chief Operating Officer of NLE.

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BYD slashes price on its best-selling SUV to $16K to compete with gas cars

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However, Geely and BYD are making the biggest impact outside of China, too, with BYD pushing international growth with its plans to build an EV factory in Hungary and Mexico, and other automakers are looking to set up production in Europe as well. Get started here. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Drone Startup to Fly Pallets Without Pilots

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Someone on the ground monitors the flight from afar, and if something unexpected arises, that person can redirect the plane. “We Especially between north and south Europe—from Germany and Hungary, where there’s a lot of automotive business,” says Jan Kleine-Lasthues , Hellmann’s chief operating officer for air freight.

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