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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 to supply BMW with EV batteries The collaboration is Rimac Tech’s “largest and most ambitious project” the company has undertaken. For its next-gen models, BMW is turning to Croatian electric hypercar specialist Rimac for EV batteries.

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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. Another 100 could find a home at a nearby Siemens mobility plant that supplies rail companies.

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Bugatti & Rimac partners to form new venture 

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The Rimac will be separated into a new entity called Rimac Technology for its development, production and supply of battery systems, drivetrains and other EV components and will be 100% owned by the Rimac Group. Let us read in more detail about the Bugatti & Rimac partners for a new venture. .

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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The unit will provide journey information in real-time to ensure that Honda can supply robust and reliable automated data-evidence to meet the requirements stipulated by Guinness World Records. The car which attempts the record must be a standard model in every respect, with no modifications to give an advantage.

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IFQC annual ranking of gasoline sulfur standards sees progress around the world; US drops to 46th

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Colombia jumped 40 spots, from 98 th to 58 th , while Croatia moved up from 57 th to 37 th and Russia improved from 60 th to 51 st. Environmental damage to forests, crops and water supplies can also result from long-term, high-sulfur emissions. Montenegro leaped 48 slots, from 89 th place in 2010 to 41 st in this year’s ranking.

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The Maya Train Will Get You to All of Yucatán’s Best Spots. But Not Yet.

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The Maya Train, scientists warn , will push those problems south, threatening the area’s water supply, its unique system of underground limestone caves and its vast nature reserves. Leticia Iliassich, 57, who is Mexican, was traveling with her Croatian husband along with relatives from Mexico and Croatia. We don’t mind.”

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American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

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Efforts are also underway to address various interoperability issues when an EV is roaming between charging networks and to address communication of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) metering data. Harmonization of the communication protocols is already taking place between IEC and SAE but further work is needed.

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