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Tesla delivers first Model Y vehicles in Turkey

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Tesla has started delivering its first Model Y vehicles in Turkey, the company confirmed today. The all-electric Model Y, which has quickly become Tesla’s best-selling vehicle, finally made it to Turkey today. The launch never officially happened in 2022, but Tesla has continued to develop its business in Turkey.

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SpaceX’s next-gen Starship rocket wins first satellite launch contract

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In May 2019, SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell suggested that Starship could be used to launch Turkey’s second domestically-built communications satellite , although her off-hand mention has yet to translate into any official agreement.

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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The purchase price of this tug is significant, at roughly double that of a diesel tug, and that is an important consideration for a business that needs to make a profit. This will be the first full-sized electric tug, and it is designed for normal port operations. A fast charge will take about two hours. This is just what we need.

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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

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A new study by Deloitte, the business advisory firm, concludes that despite rising fuel prices, the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe is still some distance away. Range, price and charging concerns need to be addressed. Range, price and charging concerns need to be addressed. —David Raistrick.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

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China’s Geely is providing its SPA electric vehicle architecture and Italian design house Pininfarina (these days owned by India’s Mahindra) is providing the exterior and interior design for three EVs – an SUV, a hatchback and estate. Touted as Mexico’s cheapest EV, the SEV E-WAN is priced from about $8000. SEV 2023 SEV E-WAN.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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As a result, cars made in China outsold cars made in Italy, Korea, Morocco, and Romania, while also closing the gap between cars made in Turkey and the UK. This is the highest increase among the top 10 origins – allowing the market share for these vehicles to reach 4.0%, up from 3.0% in February last year.

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Ford Model e unit announces massive expansion of EV initiative in Europe: 7 new EVs by 2024

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Ford plans to unveil the name and design of the new crossover in 2022. Ford announced that it also signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for a new, industry-leading joint venture in Turkey with battery manufacturers SK On Co., Production will begin in 2023. Ford’s Cologne Electrification Center (Credit: Ford).

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