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Think Receives Pan-European Homologation Certificate for TH!NK EV; MOU for 550 Units to Spain

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Think signed an MOU for 550 units for Spain. To secure the new homologation certificate, each vehicle is tested for compliance with more than 40 directives, covering areas like response to impact, braking, lighting and emissions. NK city EVs, five of the vehicles will be delivered to Spain this summer for a demonstration program.

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SEAT takes first step towards micro-mobility strategy with electric eXS KickScooter powered by Segway

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The eXS is also equipped with front and rear LED lights, customizable ambient light, an LCD screen, cruise control and an anti-theft deterrent, and an additional battery can be connected to increase its range, which reaches a maximum of 45km, depending on conditions.

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Western European Passenger Car Purchases Shifted to Higher Share for Small Cars, Lower Share for Diesels in 2009

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Following a marked decline in the second half of 2008 and first half of 2009, European new car registrations picked up in the second half of last year, reflecting the cautious upturn in the overall European economy as well as the impact of fleet renewal schemes implemented in 13 EU Member States. fewer in Spain and 20.6% In total, 14.5

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ACEA: data show EU market for electric cars highly fragmented; need for inclusive measures

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Based on these new findings, ACEA calls for an ambitious but more realistic approach to the electrification of Europe’s car fleet, just before the European Commission releases its proposal for post-2021 CO 2 targets for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles next week. Lowest ECV market share in EU in 2016. ECV Units sold.

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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

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MW solar park at Chattanooga is owned and operated by Silicon Ranch; VW has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement. SEAT in Spain, with an 8MW solar array, generates 56% of its own power. Use of LED lighting on the exterior results in 68% less energy used, up to 262,500 kWh per year and a reduction in light pollution. (T5

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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The control console can be purchased as a standalone tower or as a wall-mountable unit, and with backup J1772 plugs. Spain-based Ingeteam develops devices for electrical quantity measurement and equipment for process automation and control of electrical machines. The company says that it is in discussion with a number of vehicle OEMs.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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That clears the first hurdle to qualify Kia’s electric three-row utility for the $7,500 federal purchase incentive (details on battery minerals and assembly are yet to be revealed). Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour kilowatt-hour battery powering a single 160-kilowatt (215-horsepower) motor.

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