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smart ebike to go on sale in 2012

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According to the association of the two-wheeler industry (ZIV) sales figures in Germany alone rose from 70,000 in 2007 to 200,000 in 2010. In 2018 the ZIV predicts that e-bikes will make up 15% of all bicycle sales in Germany. Muscle power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a belt drive.

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CDTi launches DuraFit line of replacement diesel particulate filters

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Sales of CDTi’s DuraFit™DPFs commenced in June. According to market analysis firm Power System Research, North American OEMs have produced an average of 250,000 heavy duty on-road diesel vehicles equipped with DPFs each year since 2007 to comply with Environmental Protection Agency requirements. billion in 2010 to $3.0 billion by 2017.

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AIDA servicing evolving needs of the auto industry | Autocar Professional

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Since the founding of AIDA Greater Asia in 1989, the regional network now has seven sales and service support centres located in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Philippines and a manufacturing base located in Johor, Malaysia. AIDA has been operating a comprehensive sales and service network in India since 2007.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The circular economy model implemented in Flins will be based on a set of complementary and convergent loops, aimed at encouraging the use of a vehicle instead of its ownership; extending its life through maintenance; and reusing it or reusing its components for other uses, when other solutions are no longer possible.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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And yet clean diesel, one of the cleanest choices for putting the US on the road to energy independence, hasn’t see any sort of incentive since the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Are these sales incentivized?

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Tesla Quick Service Centers should improve the quality of their after-sales service

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The last major new feature within the service department is Tesla Storefronts to serve customer sales. But if service is required by a mechanic who understands the tech in their tech system for Tesla, or other shops don a car for maintenance, they then the sole one working is Tesla. Tesla Quick Service Centers accept over $900K.

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EV Range Confidence – Charged and Ready

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In 2022, the United States experienced a significant increase in electric vehicle sales, driven by a growing awareness of environmental concerns advancements in EV batteries and vehicle technology. Trust in the EV network is on the rise. Notably, several U.S.

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