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Hyundai Motor Group bolsters partnership with Rimac on high-performance EVs and fuel cell prototypes across brands

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Hyundai Group joined its partner Rimac Automobili in an event hosted by Rimac CEO Mate Rimac and attended by Croatian Prime Minister, ministers, and senior government officials to discuss the potential of the new auto industry in Croatia. The automotive industry needs to get the same attention as soccer in Croatia. Earlier post.)

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Porsche and electric hypercar maker Rimac to set up JV incorporating Bugatti

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The joint venture will have its headquarters in Zagreb (Croatia) and is scheduled to be established in the fourth quarter of 2021. In the future also, all Bugatti models will still be produced at the Bugatti factory in Molsheim, France. This is subject to the prior approval of antitrust authorities in several countries.

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BMW taps electric hypercar specialist Rimac for high-performance EV batteries

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Rimac’s tech division will supply batteries for BMW’s future electric cars. Rimac said the partnership will require them to establish sophisticated battery production lines at its campus near Zagreb, Croatia. For its next-gen models, BMW is turning to Croatian electric hypercar specialist Rimac for EV batteries.

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ACEA: data show EU market for electric cars highly fragmented; need for inclusive measures

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Based on these new findings, ACEA calls for an ambitious but more realistic approach to the electrification of Europe’s car fleet, just before the European Commission releases its proposal for post-2021 CO 2 targets for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles next week. ECV market share of 5 biggest EU car markets in 2016.

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Europe’s auto suppliers reach the end of the road – ET Auto

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Production of the car component at the town of Gifhorn will end in 2027 and move to Croatia, the Czech Republic and Wales to keep the costs “competitive”, according to Continental, which will cut about 7,000 jobs worldwide.

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Bugatti & Rimac partners to form new venture 

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Bugatti Rimac will represent the company that will develop the future of both Bugatti and Rimac vehicles. Both the companies will operate independently, Rimac in its current premises on the outskirts of Zagreb, Croatia and Bugatti production continuing in Molsheim, France.

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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

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European car registrations increased by 4.2% million cars were registered, as well as constituting the highest YTD volume since 2008, with 2.44 million cars were registered, as well as constituting the highest YTD volume since 2008, with 2.44 in February, as gasoline car registrations increased by 16%. decline in volume.

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