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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. These models will be even more affordable thanks to the recent recovery measures announced by the German and French governments, which include new EV purchase incentives.

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2nd annual Bosch analysis of ADAS finds emergency braking and lane assist systems on the rise

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An analysis of new car registration in Germany for 2014 reveals that driver assistance systems are playing an increasingly greater role when it comes to purchasing a car. With its mid-range radar sensor (MRR), Bosch has made radar technology affordable for the general market.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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Specifically, BlueLA powered by Blink Mobility prioritizes affordable EV car sharing in cities, while Envoy concentrates on offering sharing services as an amenity in apartments, hotels, and workplaces. Finally, in the fall, we announced the rebrand of Blue Corner into Blink Charging Belgium.

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The Paris Olympics Promise to Be Stunning. The Prices Already Are.

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Tens of thousands of new listings have come online around France, and more supply is expected in the Paris region, a factor that should keep prices “affordable,” said a spokesman for Airbnb France. Around seven million have been purchased since sales began nearly a year ago on the official Paris 2024 ticketing website.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain

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Umicore is actively working with cell manufacturers to advance SSB tech, and recently opened a material prototyping center in Belgium that supports all the steps in SSB production, from formulation to testing. Based on our precious metals recycling, we pioneered industrial-scale battery recycling in 2011 in Belgium.

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Volta Trucks to offer four full-electric commercial vehicle models between 7.5t and 19t by 2025

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The Volta Zero was launched in September 2020; at the end of 2020, Volta Trucks announced what was believed to be Europe’s single largest purchase of full-electric large commercial vehicles with the sale of 1,000 Volta Zeros to Petit Forestier, Europe’s largest refrigerated commercial rental fleet.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain – Charged EVs

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Umicore is actively working with cell manufacturers to advance SSB tech, and recently opened a material prototyping center in Belgium that supports all the steps in SSB production, from formulation to testing. Based on our precious metals recycling, we pioneered industrial-scale battery recycling in 2011 in Belgium.