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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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Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” program reduced resource consumption by average 24.3% since 2011

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The Wolfsburg plant, for example, uses an energy management system which analyzes current energy consumption levels and identifies energy-saving potential. The Emden, Polkowice, Hanover, Kassel and Pune plants are focusing on energy recovery. Earlier post.).

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PSA Group outlines powertrain production strategy: gasoline PHEVs, EVs and next-gen diesel and gasoline engines

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As part of the energy transition process and in line with the technological offensive spelled out in its Push to Pass strategic plan ( earlier post ), PSA Group will focus on diversifying its offerings with plug-in hybrid gasoline systems and next-generation electric powertrains. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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EEA report finds most Europeans in cities still exposed to levels of air pollution exceeding WHO guidelines

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For example, fine particulate matter caused about 17,000 fewer premature deaths in the EU in 2016, compared with 2015. The 2019 Forum will focus on energy, agriculture, and clean air funding mechanisms. in Europe have been reduced by about half a million since 1990.

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How Russia Sent Ukraine Racing Into the “Energy Eurozone”

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We now have a single energy circulatory system from Lisbon to Mariupol.” We are no longer alone,” is how President Volodimir Zelenskyy put it on Wednesday , declaring Ukraine part of the "energy Eurozone." And it’s been seven years since IEEE Spectrum covered the Baltics' aspirations in 2015.

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