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Mercedes-Benz begins construction of new €500M engine plant in Jawor, Poland

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Mercedes-Benz expects the engine plant in Jawor to combine the latest sector standards with Industry 4.0 The Mercedes-Benz plant in Hamburg develops and produces axles and axle components, steering columns, components for exhaust systems and lightweight structural parts. and act as a benchmark for engine production.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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The European Commission is taking the UK to court—along with Germany, France, Italy, Romania, and Hungary—over its long-standing failure to meet EU limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO?). These proposals are in addition to the government’s £3.5-billion billion (US$4.7-billion)

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Ford Debuts Four-Cylinder EcoBoost Engine Family at Frankfurt; 1.6L and 2.0L I-4s to Start, Smaller Displacement Engine to Follow

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Variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust camshafts helps 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engines optimize gas flow through the combustion chamber at all engine speeds, improving efficiency and performance, particularly at part load. liter unit will be produced at the Valencia Engine Plant in Spain, while the 1.6-liter

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Renault plan Fluence Z.E production

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After an exhausting couple of weeks of announcements from Renault, the cheeky French carmaker is at it again. The Fluence EV is a midsize saloon that will have three battery charge options: standard charge, rapid charge and ‘QuickDrop’ battery exchange. will take place at the OYAK-Renault Bursa plant in Turkey.

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