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Ford planning to cut 18% of production capacity, 13% of workforce in Europe; anticipating more than $1.5B loss in Europe in 2012

Green Car Congress

The actions we are proposing come after extensive review and consideration, and we fully recognize and accept Ford’s social responsibilities in this necessary transformation of our business. Going forward, we will as always continue to review all areas of the business and take appropriate actions to strengthen our business.

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Devil In The Details: Is Copenhagens 2 ºC Guardrail Obsolete?

Green Car Congress

It is our spiritual connection to our ancestors. My guess is that if the same European Ministers who decided, thirteen years ago, that the target ought to be 2 °C would look at the evidence in the last IPCC report, they would have to conclude that a lower target, probably 1.5 °C, C, is warranted.”. 4 ] Richardson et al.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

It’s a subcompact SUV designed first and foremost for Europe, where it’s a starter family car—sized well for tight city streets and alleys, or the winding one-and-a-half-lane roads that connect rural villages. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

It’s a subcompact SUV designed first and foremost for Europe, where it’s a starter family car—sized well for tight city streets and alleys, or the winding one-and-a-half-lane roads that connect rural villages. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

The chargers will be located in places where travelers will be able to rest and relax while their cars are connected to the chargers. Austria, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Malta also signed up. March 14, via CleanTechnica. – March 10, Politico.

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