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Remy to supply HVH 250 motors to DMA in Turkey for PHEVs

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signed a long-term supply agreement with DMA (Derindere) in Istanbul, Turkey. The pursuit of hybrid and electric motor solutions is especially significant in Turkey, which has the highest fuel costs among members of the European Union, Remy notes. Remy International, Inc. The PHEV will achieve a top speed of 100 mph (161 km/h).

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Ford Pro reveals first details of electric E-Transit Custom

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Transit Custom will be supported by Ford Pro software, charging, service and financing solutions via one comprehensive platform to help increase uptime and reduce operating costs. E-Transit Custom is intended to deliver a targeted driving range of up to 380 km, DC fast-charging, and full towing capability. Ford, SK On Co., Earlier post.).

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1915Çanakkale bridge opens 18 months ahead of schedule; world’s longest mid-span and highest tower suspension bridge

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It will also provide a new heavy transit alternative to the Istanbul Strait passage, meaning faster and more cost-effective freight transport, as well as strengthened economic, political, tourism and social bonds for the region. The Project constitutes a segment of the 324-km-long K?nal?-Tekirda?-Çanakkale-Sava?tepe Çanakkale-Sava?tepe

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Metallic glass to improve performance of methanol fuel cells

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A group of researchers from Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), Austria, Turkey, Switzerland, and the UK has developed a new metallic glass that is 85% more efficient in oxidizing methanol than its platinum-based analogs. Fuel cells based on methanol oxidation have potential for the motor and technical industries.

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Valeo to cut 1,150 jobs as hybrid, EV units merged: AFP | Autocar Professional

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The FO trade union noted that the job cuts come on top of an announcement of layoffs at a transmission plant in France and the transfer of certain production to Turkey, only adding more confusion for the future, AFP reported. The French state with a 7.3% stake via two state-owned investment banks, is the biggest shareholder in the company.

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BEV adoption reaches ‘tipping point’ in 31 countries: Bloomberg

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Early barriers, including general consumer ambivalence, lacking infrastructure , and cost, play a major role in this transitional period, and reaching 5 percent indicates that these barriers are flattening. Credit: Bloomberg RELATED: U.S. By comparison, BEVs surpassed this milestone in the U.S. Globally, BEVs were at a 14.5

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H24All project seeks to build Europe’s first 100 MW alkaline electrolyzer plant

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Partners in the consortium represent the whole value chain of hydrogen from six different countries (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Spain, and Turkey). The objective for the Green Deal project will be to boost the technology and the use of renewable hydrogen by reducing the cost to close to €3/kg (US$3.63) H 2.

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