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Volkswagen and Greece to create model island for climate-neutral mobility

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The Volkswagen Group and Greece have agreed to establish a mobility system on the Mediterranean island of Astypalea. To that end, the current transport system on the island will transition to electric vehicles and renewable power generation. In the long run, Astypalea will strive to become a model island for climate-neutral mobility.

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BYD expands reach in Europe with best-selling Atto 3, Seal EV launching in Greece

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China’s leading EV maker, BYD , is expanding its presence in Europe by launching its best-selling Atto 3 and Seal in Greece. BYD expands in Europe, launches two new EVs in Greece BYD is “just getting started” in Europe, according to the region’s CEO, Michael Shu. To speed up output, it will also build battery packs in Hungary.

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Petros Petropoulos Signs for Supply & Service of BYD Battery-Electric Truck Sales in Greece.

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“We selected Petros Petropoulos as our dealership partner for eTrucks in Greece because of their unparalleled experience in automotive-related distribution and manufacturing which spans a remarkable 99 years,” comments Isbrand Ho, Managing Director, BYD Europe. appeared first on EV Obsession.

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EC approves second major battery innovation project; €2.9B (US$3.5B) from 12 member states

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The European Commission has approved , under EU State aid rules, a second Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research and innovation in the battery value chain. The project complements the first IPCEI in the battery value chain that the Commission approved in December 2019 with €3.2 billion (US$3.5

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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

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Diesel-powered light commercial vehicles are dominant in all EU countries except for Greece. of vans in the EU are battery electric. The oldest buses can be found in Greece (19.9 being battery electric. Among the EU’s four major markets, Spain has the oldest van fleet (13.0 years), followed closely by Italy (12.6

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ACEA map: Affordability of electric cars, correlation between market uptake and GDP in the EU

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All countries with an ECV market share of less than 1% have a GDP below €30,000, including EU member states in Central and Eastern Europe, but also Italy and Greece. Almost 80% of all electric car sales are concentrated in just six Western European countries with some of the highest GDPs. and Italy 0.9%).

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Solaris Urbino electric bus undergoes testing in Athens

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The capital city of Greece conducts trials on electric technology in regular passenger traffic to prepare for the growing electrification of its public transport system. Solaris is a European leader in the production of electric buses and its battery electric vehicles have found dozens of clients across 18 countries so far.

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