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EVR Motors signs fourth commercial agreement in India and establishes Indian manufacturing facility

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Israel-based EVR Motors has signed an agreement with RSB Group, one of India’s Tier-1 automotive suppliers. Compared to standard motors, EVR’s electric motors are 30%-50% lighter and smaller, cost significantly less and can be tailored to user requirements.

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Tesla cuts prices once again, but not in the United States

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Tesla has cut prices once again in several markets, including Germany, France, Israel, and Singapore, as it is scaling up and improving the production capacity of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built at Gigafactory Berlin. Tesla has changed the prices in Europe in some countries. It is now priced at €50,990 ($56,239.93)The

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Shell chooses Driivz’s EV charging and smart energy management platform for European buildout

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Israel-based Driivz announced that Shell has selected the Driivz EV charging and smart energy management platform to help accelerate the build out of new charging locations in more than 10 European countries, supporting Shell’s ambition to operate more than 500,000 charge points globally by 2025 and 2,500,000 by 2030.

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter VVT-iW features standard VVT-i on the exhaust valves and VVT-iW on the intake side. With a high 12.8:1 turbo 8AR-FTS engine.

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Foretellix closes $32M Series B round; testing and verification of automated driving systems

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The round was led by MoreTech Ventures, with participation from several strategic investors, including Volvo Group Venture Capital, Nationwide, NI and Japan-Israel High Tech Ventures. We have the same clear goal to infuse automation and metrics into the verification and validation process with open standards.

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Detroit’s Inductive EV Charging Roads: Boon or Boondoggle?

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While similar programs have been pioneered in Europe, Detroit is the first and only city to do so in the United States. & Electreon, is an Israel-based firm focused on wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles. Governor Gretchen Whitmer offered her support when the plan was announced in 2021.&

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REG acquires 69% ownership in German biodiesel producer for $20.9M; making cash offer for remaining 31%

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ICG, Israel Corporation’s vehicle for investing in the alternative energy market, accepted an offer from REG European Holdings B.V. Its biodiesel is compliant with EU standard EN 14214 and is one of the most sustainable biofuels marketed in Europe. US-based biofuels producer Renewable Energy Group, Inc.

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