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ASML’s threat to leave uncovers deeper concerns in Netherlands Inc – ET Auto

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While the semiconductor equipment maker’s CEO has since ruled out a total departure from the Netherlands, a Reuters review of Dutch blue chip firms has shown that ASML is far from the only one considering its options. state of Arizona, and BE Semiconductor Industries in Vietnam. . “You’d need two hands to count them.”

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TRATON GROUP, Daimler Truck and Volvo Group kick off European charging infrastructure JV

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The parties are committing to invest €500 million in total, which is assumed to be by far the largest charging infrastructure investment in the European heavy-duty truck industry to date. It will be a self-standing legal entity, operating under its own corporate identity and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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MAN rolls out battery repair centers across Europe – Charged EVs

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Over the next two years, MAN Truck & Bus , headquartered in Munich, Germany, plans to establish battery repair centers in Italy, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Poland and the UK. Since 2023, MAN has been leading the three-year REVAMP project, a consortium of nine partners from industry and science.

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Aston Martin, TenCate Advanced Composites partner for Valkyrie program

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The Aston Martin Valkyrie is built around a lightweight carbon fiber structure, and features radical aerodynamics for unprecedented levels of downforce in a road-legal car. TenCate Advanced Composites began producing advanced composite materials in 1972 in Nijverdal, The Netherlands.

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European Transport Ministers sign Amsterdam Declaration on steps for development and harmonization of connected, autonomous driving in Europe

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However, both industry and users demand that new services and systems should be interoperable and compatible when crossing borders. Ongoing cooperation between governments and industry is key. The document also sets out actions by members states, the European Commission, and industry. Amsterdam Declaration.

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Six automated truck platoons to compete in European Truck Platooning Challenge

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Scania will leave from Södertalje, south of Stockholm, driving through Sweden, Denmark and Germany to Maasvlakte II in the Port of Rotterdam, making a stop in Zolder, Belgium and in Zwolle, Netherlands. Volvo will start from Gothenburg, driving through the same countries, and stopping in Vilvoorde.

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NOx emissions exceeded limits in 12 European countries in 2010

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Air pollution emitted from sources such as traffic, industry and households is still above internationally agreed limits in 12 European countries, according to newly published data. Today’s publication of official 2010 data from Member States is the first time that those efforts can be measured against the legally binding targets.

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