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The voestalpine Group producing ultra-high strength automotive components in US

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Since 2012, voestalpine has invested more than €100 million (US$140 million) in new plants in China, Germany, Romania, South Africa, and the US. billion) in the mobility area, with about two-thirds of that coming from the automotive industry. In turn, complex components for the automotive industry make up about half of that.

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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 focus of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin is on the development and production of ultramodern components and parts as well as engine production. and act as a benchmark for engine production.

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CLEPA study: EV-only approach would lead to the loss of half a million supplier jobs in the EU

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The study therefore provides a much-needed European-wide assessment and further identifies the risks and opportunities in seven major production countries for automotive components (Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Czechia, Poland, and Romania). Methodology.

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All Western European Countries Will Have CO2-Related Car Taxation This Year; European Auto Industry Urges Harmonization of Schemes

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Romania was the first and so far only Eastern European Member State to introduce CO 2 -related taxation last year as part of a more comprehensive overhaul of vehicle taxation in the country. The European car industry urges EU governments to show more resolve in harmonizing car taxation schemes.

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New Car Registrations in UK fall 30.9% in January; Industry Urges UK Government to Provide Scrappage Incentives to Boost Demand

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Alternatively fuelled vehicle (AFV) demand showed a particularly sharp decline, down 47.4%, in part reflecting strong growth in 2008. The UK motor industry is urging UK government to introduce a similar scheme and help sustain jobs and businesses throughout the sector. In January, diesel penetration rose 0.7 More than 10 years old.

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Tecnomatic S.p.A. sues Remy, claiming false statements in DOE grant application over HVH stator winding technology

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We acted in good faith over the course of four years under the pretense that Tecnomatic would be working together with Remy as part of a joint venture. has developed manufacturing systems that make complex stators, which are used as a key component of electric motors including those used by the hybrid automotive industry.

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European Biodiesel Production Up 16.6% in 2009

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2008, 54% in 2006 and 65% in 2005); in 2007, the industry growth rate was. practices on the worldwide biodiesel market—specifically, on the part of US biodiesel producers. illustrated by the case of Romania, where biodiesel. emerging part of an iceberg of around 4 million tons of. EU biodiesel production increased 16.6%

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