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IONITY partners with Shell, OMV, Tank & Rast and Circle K on sites for high-power charging network; 18 countries, >200 sites

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By joining forces with Shell, IONITY will be able to install its fast charging infrastructure at sites throughout ten European countries: Belgium, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

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Volkswagen Group’s Škoda to unveil 500 km Vision E electric concept at Shanghai show; leveraging MEB for electromobility

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The five-door SUV coupé can travel up to 500 km (311 miles) on purely electric power and meets the level 3 requirements for autonomous driving. The electrification of ŠKODA’s model range will begin as early as 2019 with the launch of the ŠKODA SUPERB with plug-in hybrid drive. It has belonged to Volkswagen Group since 1991.

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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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Last mile navigation displays the route users need to take from their car to their final destination on their mobile device. And the new update to BMW Connected also sees users benefitting from first mile navigation—the route back to their vehicle is now accessible via BMW Connected.

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SEAT introducing natural gas Mii Ecofuel with 79 g/km CO2

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Because of the higher pressures and combustion chamber temperatures, the spark plugs now have a higher ignition voltage. With a full CNG tank (11 kg), the Mii Ecofuel has a range of up to 240 miles (386 km); the reserve gasoline tank (10 liters) extends the range by up to 140 miles (225 km) for a total range of up to 380 miles (612 km).

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Hyundai to Debut ix-Metro Hybrid Concept and i10 Electric Vehicles at Frankfurt Show

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Powered by a 49kW motor and a 16 kWh battery, the i10 Electric promises a driving range of 160 km (99 miles) and top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The Frankfurt Blue Drive Zone will include the Elantra LPI Hybrid which emits just 94 g/km of CO 2 (European combined mode) and the Blue Will Plug-In Hybrid Electric concept vehicle.

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Proton Motor Previews Triple-Hybrid Electric Drive Passenger Bus

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The project was coordinated by UJV, a leading research institution in the Czech Republic. Maximum speed is 65 km/h (40 mph), while its maximum range during urban transport is more than 250 km (155 miles) per tank. Proton Motor supplied the propulsion system. The PM Basic A 50 stack. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Skoda’s global sales rise 18.5% in 2023 to 866,800 cars | Autocar Professional

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Additionally, Skoda posted a strong result in the Czech domestic market, with 87,800 deliveries (+23.4%). Additionally, Skoda posted a strong result in the Czech domestic market, with 87,800 deliveries (+23.4%). The strongest growth was recorded in Germany, the Czech Republic and the UK, which achieved a record market share of 3.7%

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