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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. The quick-charging stations installed as part of the project employ the Combined Charging System (CCS) and CHAdeMO, each with up to 50 kW power output, as well as a type 2 connector with 43 kW power output.

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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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Among the findings: Concentrations of particulate matter (PM) continued to exceed the EU limit values and the WHO AQGs in large parts of Europe in 2017. For example, fine particulate matter caused about 17,000 fewer premature deaths in the EU in 2016, compared with 2015. For PM with a diameter of 10 ?m

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How Russia Sent Ukraine Racing Into the “Energy Eurozone”

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We are no longer alone,” is how President Volodimir Zelenskyy put it on Wednesday , declaring Ukraine part of the "energy Eurozone." Ukraine can now import up to 2 gigawatts of European power over links from Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary, enabling it to conserve domestic reserves of coal and hydropower.

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