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UQM to provide electric propulsion systems for production program of light commercial vehicles in Turkey

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and Derindere Motorlu Araclar (DMA), an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Turkey, signed a memorandum of understanding, making UQM the supplier of electric propulsion systems to DMA for its fully electric light commercial vehicles production. Initial sales will begin in Turkey, and may, over time, expand into other regions of Europe.

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Ford to introduce 7 new electric cars and vans in Europe by 2024; plans for new battery plant

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New battery gigafactory in Turkey. and Koç Holding have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for a new, industry-leading joint venture business in Turkey. From 2024, European customers will be able to purchase an all-electric version of the Ford Puma, Ford’s popular compact crossover.

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Ballard to supply fuel cell systems to Ford Trucks for heavy-duty F-MAX hydrogen prototype

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The partnership includes an initial purchase order for two FCmove-XD 120 kW fuel cell engines that are planned to be delivered by Ballard to Ford Trucks in 2023. Ballard Power Systems signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Ford Trucks to supply a fuel cell system as part of the development of a hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle prototype.

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Norwegian Post becomes first European customer for Transit Connect Electric van with 20-unit purchase; targeting 30% reduction in CO2 by 2015

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Norway Post has signed a contract to purchase 20 Transit Connect Electric vehicles, with an option to order more vehicles in the future. Glider units are shipped from the Ford Otosan manufacturing facility in Kocaeli, Turkey, directly to an Azure-contracted up-fitter for final assembly. Norwegian Post Ford Transit Connect Electric.

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Tesla unlikely to build new factories for ‘one or two years’: report

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Credit: Bloomberg The report follows a busy week for Musk, during which the Tesla CEO met with Thailand Prime Minister (PM) Srettha Thavisin , Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu , and Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Another report suggested that Tesla may purchase as much as $2 billion from India this year in car components.

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Ankara Metropolitan Municipality and the Renault-Nissan Alliance Partner on EV Adoption

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The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality and the Renault-Nissan Alliance signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing a partnership to promote and implement electric vehicles in Ankara, Turkey, following the example of several other capital cities. will be the first mass-produced electric vehicle in Turkey. Fluence Z.E.

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BorgWarner acquires Italy-based EV charging industry

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The purchase goal is anticipated to generate about $27 million in earnings this past, and BorgWarner expects to extend gross sales to $273 million by way of 2027. Eldor’s electrical hybrid techniques area is made up of about 300 workers, together with 100 engineers, throughout two R&D crops in Italy and a producing plant in Turkey.

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