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Fiat Group and Guangzhou Automobile Group Creating JV for Chinese Market

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Fiat Group and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. The Linea made its debut at the Istanbul Motor Show in October 2006. Click to enlarge. GAC Group) signed a Framework Agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture for the production of cars and engines for the Chinese market. The Fiat Linea. Click to enlarge.

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BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

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There was a $1-billion initial public offering by NIO, a $585-million Series C venture capital round by Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors and a $294-million pre-IPO round by Zhejiang Dianka Automobile. Turkey at $1.2 South Africa at $2.6 billion, up 90-fold, making investment in 2018 the highest for five years. Spain at $1.9

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Car Crash Prevention System Wins Student $10,000 IEEE Scholarship

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Underride car crashes are among the most deadly accidents in Turkey, according to a report by the country's. zmit, Turkey, is set to study medicine this semester at. He hopes to talk with Turkey's science minister and the TOGG [Turkish Automobile Joint Venture Group], a new company formed by the government.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

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Ceer Motors It might seem weird that a petrol-chemical kingdom like Saudi Arabia would want to get into EV manufacturing but that’s exactly what is happening with Ceer Motors. Sono Motors 2023 Sono Sion. Turkey’s autocratic president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a high-profile supporter. Let’s check them out.

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A change in this world!

DIY Electric Car

I am a part of a robotics team who has become national champions and been invited to Istanbul, Turkey which, in part, has to do with our research project. We have our controller, chassis, motor, and the batteries are pending. Hello, I am an 8th grader who is trying to make a difference in the world. Our Goal: Changing America.

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All Western European Countries Will Have CO2-Related Car Taxation This Year; European Auto Industry Urges Harmonization of Schemes

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The annual Tax Guide gives an overview of motor vehicle taxation in the twenty-seven Member States of the European Union, the countries of the European Free Trade Association as well as Turkey. In 2008, motor vehicle taxes in the EU 15 added up to €378 billion (US$501 billion) or 4.1%

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Fiat to enter Chinese market

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The Fiat Group has signed a joint venture agreement with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd for the production of cars and engines for the Chinese market. The vehicle made its debut at the Istanbul Motor Show three years ago having been developed by Tofas AS, a joint venture between Fiat Auto and Koc Holding. 120hp and the 150hp T-Jet.

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