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European Fast-E project launches; 278 fast-charging points in Germany and Belgium

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A sister project between the Czech Republic and Slovakia will add another 30 charging stations. Renault sells more electric vehicles in Europe than any other car manufacturer and had a market share of more than 23% in 2015.

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Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 shows increasing demand for semi-autonomous driving technologies in Europe

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Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 , a study of new car buying habits in 22 countries across Europe, highlights regional trends and national differences. While manufacturers including Ford are working toward autonomous vehicles, our customers are already embracing many of the smart technologies that make driving and parking easier and safer.

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KSPG awarded $342M in contracts for new compact EGR valve

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The other valves ordered will be installed in 2014 and 2015 when certain new engines go into production at the European and US plants of further manufacturers. The valves are made not only at the German plants but also in the Czech Republic, Spain, USA, India, and China. Diesel Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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Carmakers are going green but British motorists are not

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EU regulation is striving to cut the CO2 emitted by cars to an average figure of 130 g/km by 2015. Czech Republic / 154 / 154 / 8. Manufacturer/ranking 2007/ Average CO2 in 2008(g/km). The average British driver comes sixteenth in the list with 158g/km (eg. VW Passat). Italy / 145 / 147 / 2. Denmark / 146 / 160 / 12.

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European consortium investigating graphene-based materials for lightweight cars; energy-efficient and safe vehicles

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The development and manufacture of environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient, and safe vehicles (EESVs) is a great solution to these challenges. The 66 new partners come from 19 countries, six of which are new to the consortium: Belarus, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary and Israel.

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