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Ford Pro now shipping E-Transit electric vans to European customers from Ford Otosan plant in Turkey

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Ford Pro is now shipping the first production units of its all-electric E-Transit van to customers across Europe from the Ford Otosan factory in Kocaeli, Turkey, a milestone that closely follows the start of deliveries to US customers from Kansas City Assembly Plant in February. —Hans Schep, general manager, Ford Pro, Europe.

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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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Dow and AKSA forming JV for carbon fiber and derivatives; up to $1B investment in project within 5 years

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The Dow Chemical Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Dow Europe GmbH, and Turkey-based AKSA Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.?. signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and commercialize carbon fiber and derivatives. —Dow Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer Heinz Haller.

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Ford launches the E-Transit in Europe, electrifying business productivity globally

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The Detroit-based Ford, who recently separated its electric and combustion engine businesses into separate divisions , said the E-Transit vans built at its Otosan Factory in Kocaeli, Turkey, are making their way to European customers. Ford’s Commercial Transition to EVs.

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BNEF: global investment in energy transition hit $500B in 2020; $139B on EVs and infrastructure

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Commercial EV investment declined from $12 billion in 2016 to $4 billion in 2020. The market is shifting from long-haul heavy-duty commercial vehicles towards cheaper medium- and light-duty commercial vehicles for regional and local deliveries of consumer goods. Biomass and waste-to-energy financings were down 3% at $10 billion.

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