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New battery-electric vehicles take 5.7% share in Europe in Q1; hybrids 18.4%, gasoline 42.2% , diesel 23.2%

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In the first quarter of 2021, hybrid electric vehicles made up 18.4% Demand for electrically-chargeable cars also increased in Q1: battery-electric vehicles made up 5.7% of all new cars, while plug-in hybrids accounted for 8.2% Demand for electrically-chargeable cars also increased in Q1: battery-electric vehicles made up 5.7%

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Mercedes-Benz joins Automotive Cells Company (ACC) as future equal shareholder; third gigafactory slated for Italy

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In addition, ACC’s industrial footprint will be enriched by a third production site in Termoli, Italy. A Memorandum of Understanding between ACC and the Italian authorities was signed on 21 March to formalize the willingness of shareholders to invest in Italy, and of Italian authorities to support that investment.

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Alfa Romeo starts production of its first plug-in hybrid; Tonale offers 30 miles electric range

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Alfa Romeo’s first plug-in hybrid is built at the Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d’Arco, Naples, Italy, one of the company’s most advanced production sites. The plug-in hybrid powertrain features a 15.5-kWh kWh lithium-ion battery and 90 kW electric motor. Earlier post.) The additional 1.3-liter

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Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News

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Polestar tests a different kind of battery at the charger. And the EV with Saab roots might be made in Italy. Hyundai reneges on the promise of an all-EV plant. Federal researchers see ways to make fast-charging more reliable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Italy to start electric road trials; Scania and Siemens; zero-impact eHighway

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The A35 Brebemi autostrada in northern Italy will become the latest location for road electrification technology, and Scania trucks fitted with Siemens pantographs and power connections are in line to carry out the initial trials. The plan for Italy follows similar projects in Sweden and Germany.

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Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News

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Polestar tests a different kind of battery at the charger. And the EV with Saab roots might be made in Italy. production of more hybrid models , as part of an effort to expand the range of hybrid trims of its gasoline vehicles. Federal researchers see ways to make fast-charging more reliable.

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Italy is putting a big hybrid floating solar–floating wind farm in the sea

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Photo: SolarDuck A 540-megawatt (MW) hybrid floating solar–floating wind farm is going to be developed off Italy’s southern coast, in the Ionian Sea. The hybrid floating solar–floating wind farm will feature 420 MW of offshore wind and 120 MW of floating solar. Get started here. –

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