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Ford Pro reveals first details of electric E-Transit Custom

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Following on the heels of the all-electric E-Transit that began production in March this year—the first of four further all-electric commercial vehicles Ford Pro will introduce by 2024—the E-Transit Custom is designed to set a new benchmark in Europe’s one-tonne van segment. Ford, SK On Co., Earlier post.).

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Turkey-based BD Otomotiv in talks to rescue THINK brand from bankruptcy

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BD Otomotiv is a Turkey-based investment group which in recent years has focused on electric transportation. The group has also made major investments into EV charging infrastructure, and owns and operates charging stations across Turkey. We know our aspirations are realistic and are extremely hopeful for the future of the brand.

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Rolls-Royce and Svitzer demo world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel; testing autonomous operation

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Rolls-Royce and global towage operator Svitzer have successfully demonstrated the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel in Copenhagen harbour, Denmark. The Svitzer Hermod , a Robert Allan ship design, was built in Turkey at the Sanmar yard in 2016.

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

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Based on a Transit chassis, produced at the Ford Otosan joint venture plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, the medium-sized electric delivery van is fitted with a battery-electric drivetrain and a body designed and built to StreetScooter specifications. The company is investing €9.5

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Tüpra? and Honeywell sign licensing agreement for the use of Honeywell UOP Ecofining technology; renewable diesel and SAF

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The new Ecofining plant is being designed to convert approximately 8,300 barrels per day of waste feeds/feedstocks to SAF, renewable diesel, and other products. Honeywell is an early pioneer in SAF production with its Ecofining technology, which has been used to produce SAF commercially since 2016. As Tüpra?,

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Fiat to provide Opel with Combo successor based on Doblo

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The model will replace the Opel Combo light commercial vehicle, which reaches the end of its lifecycle in the fourth quarter 2011. The new vehicles, based on the same platform as the Fiat Doblo models, will be produced at the Tofas plant in Bursa, Turkey where the Doblo is manufactured. million units.

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Accelerating green wheels: BYD’s EV lease deal with Arval will electrify Europe’s roads

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The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become leasing partners and ensure more BYD passenger and light commercial EVs are available to drivers. In Europe, BYD has commissioned its own cargo ships to transport its EVs over from China until its incoming production facility in Turkey is erected.

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