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Rivian Tank Turn update, Kia EV6 Light returns, EVs from Africa and Italy: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Italy’s Aehra is building battery repairability into its EV. And the affordable Kia EV6 Light returns. Rivian Tank Turn isn’t going to happen. Dealerships are spending big on EV infrastructure when you add it all up. Africa has its first EV maker with global ambition. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Jetson ONE ‘flying car’ becomes first eVTOL certified for flight in Italy

Electrek

One month after securing a fresh seed round worth $15 million, personal eVTOL developer Jetson has achieved certification for flights in uncontrolled airspace in Italy, the first ultra-light aircraft manufacturer to do so.

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ABB E-mobility opens its largest DC fast charger production facility in Italy

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The site’s electrical distribution is also optimized using ABB Ability Energy and Asset Manager, a platform that monitors and efficiently manages more than 9,000 devices throughout the facility—including thermal regulation, lighting and air handling units—resulting in a potential energy saving of 60% in comparison to traditional solutions. (..)

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Maserati reiterates all-electric ‘Made in Italy’ strategy in wake of delays, rifts with local gov’t

Baua Electric

Italian automaker Maserati is doubling down on its roots and letting the world know that its vehicles will continue to be 100% designed, developed, and manufactured in Italy. Aside from Maserati, Stellantis owns other marques and production operations in Italy, including Fiat.

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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

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million trucks, Poland has the largest truck fleet, followed closely by Germany (1,010,742) and Italy (946,393). The average age of light commercial vehicles in the EU is 11.6 The average age of light commercial vehicles in the EU is 11.6 years), followed closely by Italy (12.6 of vans in the EU are battery electric.

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Iveco to supply 115 natural gas Daily Vehicles to TNT Express Italy

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Iveco contracted to deliver 115 Daily Natural Power light commercial vehicles to TNT Express Italy by 2013. The methane gas-powered vehicles will be used by TNT for its express courier activities in the Rome area as well as other parts of Central Italy. Iveco Daily Natural Power vehicles awaiting delivery. Click to enlarge.

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ACEA: EU commercial vehicle registrations: down 23.2% in Q1 2020; -47.3% in March

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The strongest drops were posted by Italy (-66.1%), Spain (-64.4%) and France (-63.1%). The four major markets, Spain (-31.7%), France (-26.9%), Italy (-26.6%) and Germany (-14.4%), all faced double-digit losses so far this year. New light commercial vehicles (LCV) up to 3.5t. In Italy registrations tumbled by 71.2%

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