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Remy to supply HVH 250 motors to DMA in Turkey for PHEVs

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Remy International, Inc. signed a long-term supply agreement with DMA (Derindere) in Istanbul, Turkey. The pursuit of hybrid and electric motor solutions is especially significant in Turkey, which has the highest fuel costs among members of the European Union, Remy notes. The PHEV will achieve a top speed of 100 mph (161 km/h).

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Toyota Motor Europe starts transporting vehicles by cross-channel rail freight to reduce emissions

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This new international freight traffic is expected to deliver a CO 2 reduction in excess of 10% for TME’s total logistic network and reduce delivery lead-times by around 50%. The pan-European rail network will expand with additional logistics routes to Italy, Spain and Turkey.

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Ford investing £150M in Halewood plant to scale up EV portfolio

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Last year’s news that the plant, which currently produces transmissions for internal combustion engine vehicles, had won assembly of Ford electric vehicles’ power units brought an initial backing of £230 million (US$283 million) to deliver 250,000 units a year from 2024. billion (US$2.6 billion) annually.

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Leclanché to provide 10 MWh battery system for Scandlines’ PR24 zero-emission freight ferry

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The ferry was designed by LMG Marin AS, Norway, and will be constructed at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey. Leclanché’s Marine Rack System (MRS) helps vessel owners and operators to meet or even surpass international marine regulations for SOx and NO x emissions.

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Royal Enfield offers Rentals and Tours service in 25 countries | Autocar Professional

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Building on the success of Royal Enfield Rentals in India, the company has now made that service available across many more international markets and has dubbed it Royal Enfield Rentals and Tours. A call-back from the tour operator will be organised, to confirm and finalise details of the tour and the itinerary.

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Dow and AKSA forming JV for carbon fiber and derivatives; up to $1B investment in project within 5 years

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The Dow Chemical Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Dow Europe GmbH, and Turkey-based AKSA Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.?. signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and commercialize carbon fiber and derivatives. wind energy technologies and construction, particularly for earthquake-resistant buildings.

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RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

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Unless addressed, pipeline security issues will impede investment in Turkey, Bartis suggested. Turkey) or building new partnerships (e.g., Weiss highlighted oil tanker traffic through the Bosporus Strait—a major international chokepoint—as another vulnerable area. India) with current and prospective allies.

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