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Global hydrogen station deployments surpass 1,000; China leads

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The number of hydrogen stations deployed globally has surpassed the 1,000-mark, according to a study by Information Trends. China represents roughly one-third of global deployments, but the US lags far behind with less than 100 hydrogen stations.

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Ford choses Valencia, Spain plant for next-gen EV architecture

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Ford in Europe has chosen its plant in Valencia, Spain, as the preferred site to assemble vehicles based on a next-generation electric vehicle architecture. Pending product approval, the Valencia plant could produce the electric and connected vehicles beginning later this decade.

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Stellantis & CATL battery factory in Europe expected to land in Spain

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Stellantis and CATL’s battery factory in Europe may be located in Spain. Stellantis to release $27,000 battery electric vehicle in 2024 According to Stellantis’ Global Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain, Maxime Picat, the two companies still need a few months to finalize their joint venture.

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AstraZeneca electrifying global vehicle fleet

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The Climate Group announced that global pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will join its business leadership initiative on electric vehicles, EV100 ( earlier post ); AstraZeneca will switch its 16,000-vehicle fleet to electric by 2030. 213 in Spain (35% of Spanish fleet). 245 in France (over 50% of French fleet).

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Volkswagen to invest €10bn for EV and battery manufacturing in Spain

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billion) to launch electric vehicle and EV battery manufacturing in Spain, Herbert Diess said on Thursday. Volkswagen said it will build a battery plant and invest in producing EVs at its two car factories in Spain. VW plans to begin building a 40-gigawatt-hour plant in Spain in Q1 2023, and production is set to begin by 2026.

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Ipsos global study finds vehicle owners continue to show interest in self-driving technology despite COVID-19

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An Ipsos Auto Global Study has found that new vehicle owners in US, China, EURO5 and Brazil desire autonomous functionality in their next vehicle. However, vehicle owners still have an interest in the latest technology and are willing to try it. ADAS, warnings, alerts, etc.) ADAS, warnings, alerts, etc.)

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Ford selects Spain for EV production but anticipates substantial job cuts

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Ford announced on Wednesday that it will begin making electric vehicles based on a next-generation architecture in Spain later this decade. Ford believes the Valencia, Spain plant is the ideal location for making cars with a next-generation EV architecture and plans to produce the vehicles later this decade.

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