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OCSiAl receives approval for €300M Luxembourg graphene nanotube production plant and R&D center

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OCSiAl , the world’s largest manufacturer of graphene nanotubes, has been granted approval by Luxembourg authorities for a production plant, together with an associated R&D center, in Differdange, Luxembourg. OCSiAl’s headquarters and one of the company’s three graphene nanotube development centers are already located in Luxembourg.

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T&E: Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands lead deployments of zero-emission buses in Europe

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In Luxembourg and the Netherlands about two-thirds of new buses were zero-emissions. Denmark leads the way when it comes to putting zero-emission urban buses on the streets in Europe, with 78% of new vehicles being electric, according to the latest data from green NGO Transport & Environment.

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Heliox to fast charge Volvo electric buses in Luxembourg

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Sales-Lentz, one of the public transport operators in Luxembourg, has ordered three Heliox Fast Charge Systems with OppCharge open interface to provide fast charging services for its four Volvo 7900 electric buses. End of route stations will be delivered Q2 2017, with one of the systems to be located at Sales-Lentz’ depot.

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Volta Trucks secures European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the all-electric Volta Zero

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the international Technical Service, and SNCH, The Société Nationale de Certification et d'Homologation, the Luxembourg approval authority who oversee approval for international UNECE and European regulations. To achieve the required accreditation, Volta Trucks worked with the experts at ATEEL UK Ltd and ATEEL S.à

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ABB delivers OppCharge fast charger for electric hybrid buses to Bertrange, Luxembourg

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ABB has inaugurated the first OppCharge fast-charging station for electric buses in Benelux, in the commuter belt town of Bertrange, Luxembourg. The combination of Volvo Electric Hybrids and ABB’s automatic e-bus chargers in the Luxembourg public transport system is the second joint project of ABB and Volvo Buses.

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To nab speeders, Luxembourg deploys faster Teslas

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If you're traveling in Luxembourg, those blue lights in your mirror could be on top of an electric Tesla Model S. The Luxembourg police bought the two Teslas last September, but has had trouble getting them approved by the Grand Duchy's transportation department due in part to problems with the blue police lights. Speeders beware!

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bp pulse and APCOA to build EV hubs across Europe

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Under the agreement, bp pulse plans to install ultra-fast charging at APCOA car parks—Urban Hubs—in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and the UK over the next three years to help expand its charging network in city centers and further to accelerate urban e-mobility infrastructure throughout Europe.

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Electric 3-Wheeler Manufacturer Gayam Motor Works Gets $50 Million Investment Commitment From Luxembourg-Based GEM

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Gayam Motor Works (GMW), a pioneer in the Indian electric mobility space, has announced a $50 million investment commitment from Luxembourg-based GEM Global Yield LLC SCS (GEM) as the company plans to go public.

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Delphi opens combined diesel injection and combustion research lab in Luxembourg

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Delphi Automotive PLC opened its newly combined advanced diesel injection and combustion technical lab in Bascharage, Luxembourg. The CTC Luxembourg also serves as Delphi’s Europe, Middle-East and Africa regional headquarters and Powertrain Systems divisional headquarters.

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Coca-Cola will now make local deliveries in Belgium with 30 electric Renault Trucks vehicles

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—An Vermeulen, VP & Country Director of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners for Belgium and Luxembourg. Renault Trucks is part of the Volvo Group.

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Luxembourg bus operator orders five Volvo 7900 plug-in hybrid buses; ABB fast chargers

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Volvo has received an order for 5 Volvo 7900 plug-in hybrid electric buses ( earlier post ) from bus operator AVL (Autobus de la ville de Luxembourg). The five buses and chargers will be delivered towards the end of this year; one of the bus chargers will be placed at the central station in Luxembourg.

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Westport and Volvo Car to introduce V90 Bi-Fuel into Belgium and Luxembourg

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Westport AB, a Westport Fuel Systems company, announced that Volvo Car will introduce the Bi-Fuel version of its new V90 station wagon in Belgium and Luxembourg.

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Refineries in the Americas produce a greater share of gasoline per barrel of crude oil than refineries in other world regions

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OECD Europe: Austria; Belgium; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Netherlands; Switzerland; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Slovak Republic; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Turkey; United Kingdom. US DOE.

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BYD Partners With Inchcape To Bring Its EVs To Belgium & Luxembourg

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BYD has been ramping up production of EVs and opening new production facilities in China and has also recently announced plans for new plants outside China as well. Through smart partnerships with local firms, BYD is taking electric vehicles to the world. The work that BYD is doing should really be commended. Every new electric […].

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Volvo Cars raises €500M for electrification through second green bond issue

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The bond matures on 31 May 2028, pays a fixed coupon of 4.25%, equivalent to 291 basis points above mid-swap, and will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The €500-million, 6-year fixed rate senior unsecured green bond was issued under Volvo Cars’ Euro Medium Term Note program.

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Delphi and University of Luxembourg SnT partner on joint research on electronic control systems for automotive

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Leading global automotive supplier Delphi and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust ( SnT ) of the University of Luxembourg have signed a four-year agreement to cooperate on a joint research program involving electronic control systems for automotive applications.

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War Is Here, So Let’s Talk About EV Batteries, Silicon, & Graphene

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Tiny Luxembourg aims to dominate the graphene nanotube market for next-generation EV batteries and other sustainable tech.

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Elektromotive Extends European Recharging Network to Belgium and Luxembourg

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UK-based Elektromotive has appointed The PluginCompany to install networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Belgium and Luxembourg. Pilot schemes will see the installation of 20 Elektrobay units in the two countries by the end of this year, ahead of further planned rollouts during 2010. The Elektrobay. Click to enlarge.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sells StreetScooter production rights to international consortium ODIN Automotive S.à.r.l.

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Luxembourg). Deutsche Post DHL Group is selling the rights and know-how for the production of its StreetScooter electric vehicles to the international consortium ODIN Automotive S.à.r.l. The deal includes the intellectual property for the D17 and D20 vehicle models as well as the two wholly owned subsidiaries in Switzerland and Japan.

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Brussels Airlines receives first delivery of Neste SAF to Brussels Airport via CEPS pipeline

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The CEPS also delivers jet fuel to major civil airports such as Brussels, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Schiphol and Zurich. The CEPS can quickly provide military commanders with fuel for aircraft and ground vehicles. The CEPS comprises some 5,300 km of pipeline with diameters ranging from 6 to 12 inches.

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Volvo Cars successfully places first green bond, raises €500M

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The settlement date is expected to be 7 October 2020 and the bonds will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The €500-million bond was issued under Volvo Cars’ Euro Medium Term Note program. The bond matures in October 2027 and pays a fixed coupon of 2.5%. The bookrunners for the transactions were BNP, SEB and ING.

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Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group collaborate on electrification of last-mile delivery; > 2,000 electric vans by end of 2023

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Ford Pro has already handed over its first E-Transits under the agreement, joining Deutsche Post DHL Group’s electric fleet used for last mile deliveries in several countries worldwide (Bulgaria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands and UK).

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BYD presents 3 BEV models for European market, reveals pre-sale prices

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BYD has announced the pre-sale prices for the Atto 3, Han, and Tang in Europe, where they will be delivered starting this year in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. The post BYD presents 3 BEV models for European market, reveals pre-sale prices appeared first on CnEVPost.

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BMW Group to lead €19.5M HyCET project consortium on hydrogen combustion engine trucks

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The global multi-energy company TotalEnergies intends to operate up to 150 hydrogen filling stations directly or indirectly in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France by 2030. KEYOU presented a prototype 18t truck and 12m city bus equipped with a KEYOU 7.8L hydrogen engine (above) at IAA Transportation this month.

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Swedish E-Bikes

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What do Sweden, Norway, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and Scotland have in common? Uppmärksamhet! New research digs into the economics of ebikes. They have all introduced subsidies for electric … Continue Reading Swedish E-Bikes.

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OCSiAl launching a graphene nanotube synthesis facility in Serbia in 1H 2023

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To meet the world’s constantly growing demand for graphene nanotubes, the Serbian facility will soon be complemented by a larger nanotube manufacturing facility in Differdange, Luxembourg, in 2025.

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High-power battery company MOBIUS.energy secures $50M investment commitment from GEM

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billion, Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group. MOBIUS.energy Corporation secured a $50-million investment commitment from GEM Global Yield LLC SCS, a $3.4-billion,

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BASF boosts support for sustainable road construction with global distribution rights for RheoFalt rejuvenator

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Excluded from the agreement are Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands, where Ventraco will continue to supply the products. BASF now has the worldwide distribution rights for RheoFalt smart additives to modify asphalt and bitumen manufactured by the Netherlands-based company Ventraco.

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GEM commits to invest up to $100M in Skyworks Aeronautics; commercialization of eVTOL gyroplanes

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announced a $100-million investment commitment from GEM Global Yield LLC SCS, a Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group. Skyworks Aeronautics Corp.

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Si anode company LeydenJar secures €30M EU backing for silicon anode foil factory

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The consortium combines a mix of leading expertise from the automotive industry, specialized technology companies, research institutes and knowledge centres from Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria and Luxembourg. In total, 11 parties are involved in greenSPEED.

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NGK Spark Plug & HAKUTO-R to test solid-state lithium battery technology on the moon in 2021

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The company has more than 85 staff from 13 different countries; operates in Japan (HQ), Luxembourg and the US; and has signed partnerships with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Government of Luxembourg. (ispace) is a private lunar exploration company with a vision to extend human presence beyond Earth.

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SunMirror AG to acquire Latitude 66 Cobalt

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SunMirror AG, an exploration company specializing in mineral resources such as gold, lithium, cobalt and other metals and minerals powering future industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary SunMirror Luxembourg S.A.,

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Guy Nègre, founder of compressed air engine car company MDI, dies

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MDI , a Luxembourg-based company striving to commercialize a compressed air engine vehicle ( earlier post ), reported last week that its founder, Guy Nègre, had died. In the US, Zero Pollution Motors (ZPM), the US licensee for Luxembourg-based MDI, is working to launch US-based production of MDI-powered vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Tesla celebrates 10,000 Superchargers in Europe

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It is currently available in France, The Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Iceland. . The Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program is available in select EU countries. Non-Tesla owners must download the Tesla app–version 4.2.3

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Tesla expands Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to a large part of Europe

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Tesla expands Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. The program to give access to the Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric car owners is now in most of Europe.

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Jeep Avenger 1st Edition now available to order in Europe

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The electric Avenger 1st Edition is available to order for customers in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Poland. The all-new Jeep Avenger, the brand’s first-ever battery electric vehicle, is now available to order in several European countries in fully loaded 1st Edition trim level.

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Tesla Supercharges more non-Tesla EVs in Europe

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. “Non-Tesla vehicles can now charge at select Superchargers in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland via the Tesla app,” the automaker said today. Non-Tesla vehicles can now charge at select Superchargers in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg and Switzerland via the Tesla app. Luxembourg.

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BYD Reveals Pre-sale Prices of European Passenger Car Range

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The world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries immediately introduces three full-electric passenger vehicles which will be delivered to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.

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Tesla launches non-Tesla Supercharging Pilot Program in Iceland

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In mid-June, Tesla expanded the Pilot Program in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. Luxembourg. Tesla launched the program in Europe in November 2021, with the Netherlands receiving the first capabilities to test the Pilot Program. The Pilot Program is now in thirteen countries total: France. The Netherlands.

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Europe: Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program Expands To 5 More Countries

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Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland joined the list.

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EEA: Air pollution in 10 EU countries still above legal limits; road transport and agriculture

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Since 2010, 10 Member States have persistently exceeded their respective emission ceilings for NO x (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland and Luxembourg); NMVOCs (Denmark, Germany, Ireland and Luxembourg) and NH 3 (Austria, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain).

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15 countries agree to work toward 100% ZEV truck and bus sales by 2040

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Under the new Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs), Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales are setting an interim goal of 30% zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2030.

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Tesla reduces Supercharger rates in Germany

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Apart from Germany, Tesla’s open Supercharger program has been launched in France, The Netherlands, Norway, the UK, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Iceland, and Italy to date. Non-Tesla owners who wish to use the Supercharger Network have the option to pay a monthly subscription of 12.99

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