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Alfa Romeo starts production of its first plug-in hybrid; Tonale offers 30 miles electric range

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Alfa Romeo’s first plug-in hybrid is built at the Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d’Arco, Naples, Italy, one of the company’s most advanced production sites. US customers who choose to lease their all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale can take advantage of a $7,500 federal EV tax credit. The additional 1.3-liter

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T&E: two-thirds of European battery production at risk as companies weigh investing in US instead

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—Julia Poliscanova, senior director for vehicles and emobility at T&E Germany, Hungary, Spain, Italy and the UK stand to lose the most if battery-makers change their plans. T&E called for production targets, tax breaks and grants to scale up battery manufacturing while fully upholding Europe’s environmental standards.

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Austrian transport company orders 220 biodiesel-powered trucks from Scania

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This major order follows the introduction of Scania’s 13-litre 450 hp engine, which meets Euro 6 standard for biodiesel operation. In Austria, there is a tax incentive to use biodiesel as well as lower prices at the filling stations. Earlier post.).

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Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

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It starts at a reasonable $32,500 plus a $1,595 destination fee, although it’s not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. The 2024 version is made in the Mirafiori factory in Turin, Italy, compared to the 2019 built in Mexico. Fiat 500e/Source: Stellantis Inside, the car has a less plasticky look than the earlier version and a 10.3-inch

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European Biodiesel Production Up 16.6% in 2009

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In 2009, biodiesel production decreased in a number of EU Member States, including Germany, Greece and the UK, but expanded in other countries such as Austria, Belgium, Finland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland and Spain, which last year took the place of Italy as the third largest EU biodiesel producer, behind Germany and France.

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Opel expanding and enhancing its LPG offerings; new 1.4L LPG Turbo EcoFlex for Astra and Meriva

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In certain countries, such as Germany, there are significant tax incentives for LPG vehicle owners. In addition, the new Euro 5 standard models, Opel offers a complete LPG solution ex factory, ensuring that the LPG ecoFLEX models are delivered in high Opel quality and with the full manufacturer warranty.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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The European countries with the highest sales of diesel vehicles are Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. The introduction of the China 4 emission standards on 1 July 2013 imposes even more stringent requirements for commercial vehicles. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%.

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