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Bucharest orders 100 Solaris electric trolleybuses

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The 12-meter trolleybuses will be powered by a 160 kW traction motor. Bucharest is one of 8 cities in Romania with Solaris’ zero-emission vehicles—trolleybuses and electric buses. The vehicles will carry 90 passengers at a time, 25 of whom will be seated.

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Ford unveils battery-electric E?Tourneo Courier

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E-Tourneo Courier is one of 10 all-electric vehicles Ford has committed to offering in Europe by 2024, as it targets zero emissions for all vehicle sales in the region by 2035. E-Tourneo Courier is fitted with a 100 kW (136 PS) e‑motor, further enhanced using a selectable one-pedal driving mode.

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Brasov orders 25 Solaris Trollino 18 articulated trolleybuses

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Brasov, Romania has ordered 25 Solaris Trollino 18 trolleybuses. Solaris will supply the articulated, low-floor and zero-emission trolleybuses to the customer within 12 months. The main purpose of the project co-financed by the EU is to reduce pollutant emissions in the centre of the city.

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Ford investing £150M in Halewood plant to scale up EV portfolio

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The power unit, comprising e-drive motor and gearbox, replaces the engine and transmission of a conventional engine vehicle by propelling an EV using battery energy. billion (US$2.6 billion) annually. At the same time, Ford is targeting carbon neutrality across its European footprint of facilities, logistics and suppliers by 2035.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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On the other end of the spectrum, a country such as Romania—roughly six times bigger than the Netherlands—only has 114 charging points. The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles. There is no doubt that this is the future.

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Ford to expand 3-Wet Paint capacity by 50% globally in 2013

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Ford Motor Company is expanding its 3-Wet paint ( earlier post ) capacity by 50% this year, adding the more environmentally friendly process to four more plants on three continents. The actions will reduce CO 2 emissions by an estimated 15-25% at those facilities. Jiangling Motors Co. Kansas City Assembly Plant, Claycomo, Mo.

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Stellantis-Leapmotor announces global expansion, to enter India by Q4 of 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Leapmotor will enter nine European countries in the first phase starting September 2024, including Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Portugal. The ultimate goal is the zero emission vehicles. The brand will be sold across 200 dealerships in the region.

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