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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

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New statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe 2021 with a market share of 42%. In 2021 the company took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks worldwide. 16 tonnes) were registered in Europe—an increase of 193% from 2020.

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SAF company DG Fuels closes investments with two Japanese companies

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DG Fuels, LLC (DGF), a developer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facilities ( earlier post ), announced the successful closing of investment transactions with two Japanese companies. The Louisiana SAF facility will be the template for multiple other such facilities to be built across North America, Europe and Asia.

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Iveco Group acquires full control of Nikola Iveco Europe

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has acquired the full and sole ownership of the German company resulting from the former joint venture Nikola Iveco Europe, now to be renamed as EVCO (Electric Vehicles COmpany). Iveco Group N.V.

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T&E: two-thirds of European battery production at risk as companies weigh investing in US instead

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More than two-thirds (68%) of lithium-ion battery production planned for Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, according to new analysis by the European NGO Transport & Environment. Without this expansion, Europe will not be able to satisfy its battery demand in 2030 and will need to import from foreign rivals.

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bp pulse and APCOA to build EV hubs across Europe

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bp pulse, one of the leading rapid and ultra-fast public EV charging networks in the UK and APCOA Parking Group, the UK’s leading provider of tailored parking solutions with an established presence in Europe, have signed a strategic pan-European frame agreement to open more than 100 EV fast charging hubs across Europe.

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European Company Car Market Goes Green

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In Europe, the company car market is a lot bigger than in the USA. What the market is in China, I honestly do not know, so this article is for our European and North American readers. For historical reasons, good or bad, there is a huge company car market in Europe.

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VinFast expands aftersales service in Europe

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Vietnamese automaker VinFast expanded its aftersales services in Europe by partnering with a local automotive repair and maintenance brand. The European repair and maintenance brand has started embracing electric vehicles (EVs) into its portfolio, with the VinFast agreement being a significant step into the market.

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