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BMW to produce next-gen e-drives at Steyr engine plant; more than 600k units per year

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We will produce more than 600,000 e-drives per year while maintaining high production capacity utilization for diesel and petrol engines. The new building will also be used for manufacturing power electronics with clean room technology. A second new building will expand the logistics areas.

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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2% In absolute numbers, 152,323 fewer diesel cars were sold. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15. The second will build on this and add more power and a more dynamic driving character.

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Pressure builds to ban fossil fuel cars by 2030

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The impending ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 is due to create a seismic shift in the UK motor industry, but long before its official deadline, the pressure is already on to bring it forward. A group of centrist Tory MPs is looking to pressure the government to move the date to 2030.

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First month in European history that EV sales surpass Diesel

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The 27 European markets show the total number of electrified cars registered in September (encompassing pure electric, plug-in hybrids, full hybrids and mild hybrids) was higher than the number of registrations for diesel cars. The Demise of the diesel car . For the month the diesel market share posted a record low, of only 24.8%.

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2024 Hyundai Creta to launch tomorrow: What is the expected pricing structure

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The incoming 2024 Hyundai Creta is looking at building its dominance in the mid-size SUV space. The top-end diesel variant of the Creta may have a price range of anywhere between ₹ 12 lakh and ₹ 22 lakh (ex-showroom). litre Turbo GDi Petrol engine on the new Creta. litre Turbo GDi Petrol engine on the new Creta.

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Ford starts production of Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric delivery van

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Around 180 Ford employees are working in two shifts to build up to 16 WORK XL models per day, providing an annual production capacity of 3,500 units. Ford will manufacture the van with a range of electric motors and lithium-ion batteries, delivering up to 90 kW (122 PS) and a maximum torque of 276 N·m.

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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

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Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. Designed as an open vehicle platform, the MEB electric platform and its components allows car manufacturers to build their portfolio of electrified vehicles, quickly and cost-effectively.

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