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Turkey-based BD Otomotiv in talks to rescue THINK brand from bankruptcy

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Sustainable transport group BD Otomotiv (BD OTO AS) said it is in advanced negotiations with the Norwegian court-appointed Trustee of THINK Global to rescue the electric vehicle brand from bankruptcy. BD Otomotiv is a Turkey-based investment group which in recent years has focused on electric transportation.

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XCEED blockchain solution deployment to begin

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XCEED will be deployed to partners’ plants around Bursa in Turkey, Douai in France, and Palencia in Spain. XCEED is now open to global OEMs and suppliers, no matter the size, throughout the supply chain. This move follows the successful testing of the XCEED solution at Renault’s Douai plant.

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Ford starts production of Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric delivery van

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Based on a Transit chassis, produced at the Ford Otosan joint venture plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, the medium-sized electric delivery van is fitted with a battery-electric drivetrain and a body designed and built to StreetScooter specifications. Electrified powertrains will play a key role in Ford’s European product line-up.

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Ultraviolette looks to expand operations to Middle East and Europe with Mach2 launch   | Autocar Professional

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Last month, the company marked its Europe entry by establishing operations in Turkey. Niraj Rajmohan, Co-founder and CTO, Ultraviolette told Autocar Professional that 2024 will be its “year of entry into the global markets, and consolidating its India presence at the same time.” lakh today.

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Renault-Nissan previews four new SUVs for India, 5 & 7-seater SUVs in the works

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The automakers previewed the upcoming offerings with a teaser image outlining the design direction for either OEM. The preview images show the upcoming design theme on either SUV. The Renault offering appears to be inspired by the new-gen Duster, while the Nissan SUV takes cues from the brand’s global models.

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WEC report: EVs need 16% market share by 2020 for fuel economy standards to be met

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Electric vehicles (EVs) will need to increase their combined market share to 16% by 2020 for markets to achieve the aggressive fuel economy standards set by regulators, according to new research by the World Energy Council, the UN-accredited global energy body representing the entire energy spectrum.

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Ford, DowAksa jointly to develop carbon fiber for high-volume automotive light-weighting applications

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Ford and DowAksa signed a joint development agreement (JDA) formally to advance research on cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing of automotive-grade carbon fiber, a material poised to play a significant role in the drive to make vehicles lighter. Earlier post.). —DowAska Vice Chairman Mehmet Ali Berkman.