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

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The new funding takes total investment in enabling Halewood’s transformation to an EV component plant to almost £380 million (US$467 million). Halewood Plant’s new electric power unit operation is targeting carbon neutral energy supply for production start in 2024. billion (US$2.6 billion) annually.

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Europe’s Euro 7 emission limits face pushback from 8 international locations

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8 Ecu Union countries together with France and Italy referred to as for the bloc to scrap deliberate Euro 7 exhaust emission limits, announcing they’re overly determined and unrealistic for automakers to strike. Tackling emissions from automobiles has been specifically difficult.

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Credendo: European aluminum sector in a critical situation

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The price of European aluminum has increased by about 15% since the start of 2022, exceeding its historic high of October 2021—an increase of more than 60% compared to January 2021, according to a new analysis by European credit insurance group Credendo. This is not good news for aluminum producers, Credendo said.

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GM electric-car goals, EPA test worries, 5-minute battery recharge, Google vs Uber: Today's Car News

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Today, uncertainty over EPA emission testing, GM's electric-car goal, concern over the fate of more capable start-stop systems, and a 5-minute battery recharge? Romania has doubled its electric-car purchase incentives; they're now more than $10,000 for a new car. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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EU formally approves sales ban of combustion engine cars by 2035

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The new EU law will require that all carmakers achieve a 100 percent cut in CO2 emissions by 2035 for all new cars sold, eliminating the possibility that gas or petrol-fueled engines can be sold in any of the 27 countries in the EU. VW is planning to phase out ICE cars in Europe by 2033. I’d love to hear from you!

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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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It’s also about the pressing need for greater care of our planet, making a positive contribution to society and reducing emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.”. Seven New EVs by 2024. It will be produced in Craiova, Romania, starting in 2024. EV Production Boost in Romania. I’d love to hear from you!

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Forvia Hella receives series orders for digital Smart Car Access system – ET Auto

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New Delhi: The international automotive supplier Forvia Hella is expanding its market position in the field of digital access systems with additional customer orders. This can significantly reduce material, logistics and integration costs as well as CO2 emissions.

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