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Tesla explains how it can roll out its aggressive pricing strategy in Europe

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Tesla slashed prices for its electric vehicles in Europe, Israel, and Singapore on Friday, expanding an aggressive global pricing strategy that began in January. Tesla noted that the price cuts in numerous European markets, including Germany and France, are due to a scaling up and improvement in its production capacity.

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Nissan Chile delivers fleet of 25 LEAFs to Enel, the country’s largest electricity group

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As part of its sustainability policy, Enel offered its employees a subsidy for the purchase of an electric car. This delivery confirms that electric mobility is viable and attractive in price compared to conventional cars. The initiative is part of the first electric vehicle sales program exclusively for fleet customers in Chile.

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Low-Emission Zone now operational in downtown Haifa; Israel’s first; initially targeting heavy diesels

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About 22,000 owners of polluting diesel vehicles have received letters that explained the restriction and gave them the option of installing a particulate filter in their heavy vehicles at a subsidized price. Enforcement during this stage will be carried out by city inspectors and the Israel Police.

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REG acquires 69% ownership in German biodiesel producer for $20.9M; making cash offer for remaining 31%

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ICG, Israel Corporation’s vehicle for investing in the alternative energy market, accepted an offer from REG European Holdings B.V. to purchase ICG’s 69% equity ownership in Petrotec AG for US $20.9 ICG, Israel Corporation’s vehicle for investing in the alternative energy market, accepted an offer from REG European Holdings B.V.

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HARMAN acquiring Red Bend Software and Symphony Teleca for growth in connected vehicle space

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HARMAN International announced the acquisition of Israel-based Red Bend Software, a leading provider of software management technology for connected devices, and over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware upgrading services. Under the agreement, HARMAN will purchase Symphony Teleca for a base purchase price of $780 million.

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Renault and Better Place partner in Australia to launch Fluence Z.E. with switchable battery in 2012

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The membership packages give drivers a fixed price for their mobility, freeing them form the constant volatility of gasoline prices. Customers will be able to purchase Fluence Z.E. It will be sold everywhere in Europe and together with Better Place, in Israel and Denmark. both for regular service and specific repairs.

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Pike Research ranks ChargePoint, DBT as top EV charging equipment supply companies

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To be included in the Pike report, the EVSE companies had to: sell EVSE units as individual products, not EVSE provided by an automaker with its PEV; be a manufacturer, not just a service provider that purchased hardware from other companies; manufacture Level 2 chargers—i.e., excluding companies that only provide DC fast chargers; and.

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