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Eaton expands eMobility operations in Europe to support EV growth

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Eaton is continuing to expand and evolve its European eMobility business design capabilities, technologies and operations to support global electrified vehicle manufacturers. Due to its proximity to major manufacturers and suppliers, the new office serves as a base for customer interaction and engineering services in the region.

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Valeo, Siemens JV for high-voltage electric powertrains starts operation: Valeo Siemens eAutomotive GmbH

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The portfolio comprises e-motors, range extenders, onboard chargers, inverters and DC/DC converters, destined for the entire range of on-road electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles.

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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022. These batteries are manufactured at the Daimler plants in Kamenz (Germany) and Jawor (Poland). Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7

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Siemens and Valeo to form joint venture in high-voltage electric powertrains

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Building upon the complementary scope and portfolio of the partners, the joint venture will provide substantial synergies in manufacturing and sourcing and create a base for sustained growth and profitability. The project is subject to consultation of the employee representatives.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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In KecskemĂ©t (Hungary), a second plant under construction will be CO 2 -neutral. A key element of this change is the conversion of production micro-grids from an alternating current (AC) to a direct current (DC) architecture—“Industrial Smart DC Grids”. In Jawor (Poland), a new CO 2 -neutral engine plant is being built.

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse previews next-gen electric cars; 300km EV charge in 10 minutes

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Whatever it’s called, production will start late in 2025 at a plant in Debrecen, Hungary, that BMW says is powered 100 percent by renewable energy. BMW has previously said it would be manufacturing solid state batteries prior to 2025. The following year it’ll also go into production in Munich.

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BYD delivers 246 electric buses to Keolis Nederland

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An extremely efficient production process of the eBuses was achieved by an integrated approach throughout the BYD supply chain and its various manufacturing sites, including the BYD Hungary eBus production facility. All 12- and 13-meter models feature DC Combo 2 and pantograph charging capability.

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