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Tesla launches upgraded Model 3 in Taiwan, shipped from U.S.

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Alongside the recent launch, however, Tesla has also made the new Model 3 available in Taiwan, as shipped from one of its U.S. TSLA NEWS: Upgrade model 3 is now available in Taiwan. Tesla Powerwalls have launched in Taiwan and Portugal What are your thoughts? These vehicles will be imported from Fremont,U.S.

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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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Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France.

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Teijin acquires composites company Inapal to expand European automotive business

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Teijin Limited has acquired Inapal Plasticos SA (Inapal), a leading automotive composite supplier in Portugal. The shares of Inapal will be purchased by Teijin Holdings Netherlands B.V., the Teijin Group’s holding company in the Netherlands.

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Volkswagen Group takes 49% stake in diconium; growing the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud

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The proprietor-managed company has a total workforce of about 800 people working at locations in Germany, Portugal, the US and India. The functions available will include multimedia streaming, automatic payment for fuel, battery charging and parking, and over-the-air updates.

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Tesla Model 3 revealed as having the highest EV sales volume worldwide

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Tesla’s Model 3 achieves the highest sales volume worldwide being the top model purchased in 19 countries worldwide . While Tesla commands the electric car market in the likes of Canada, USA, China, the United Kingdom and Australia, Nissan is the EV leader in many European countries such as Portugal, Poland, Ireland and Hungary. .

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SEAT takes first step towards micro-mobility strategy with electric eXS KickScooter powered by Segway

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SEAT is introducing the new eXS vehicle, which can be purchased at all of the brand’s dealers beginning in December 2018, at a cost of €599 (US$685). It will be available in Spain, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal before the end of the year, and in the rest of Europe in 2019.

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EEA: Fuel efficiency improvements of new cars in Europe slowed in 2016

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Changes to the level of subsidies and tax incentives available for new vehicle owners changed in 2016 in both countries, directly contributing to lower shares. However, the Netherlands, together with Portugal (105 g CO 2 /km), Denmark and Greece (both 106 g CO 2 /km) remains among the countries having the most fuel-efficient new cars sold.

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