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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

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Chinese automaker Chery is planning to make cars in Spain, where the EV market is at just 12%, half that of Portugal and France. Spain’s Industry Ministry said in a statement that the agreement would be formalized in the next few days, with Chery planning to start production in Barcelona, according to Reuters. Get started here.

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Ford ‘does no longer not include’ reviving Fiesta as an EV with VW platform

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“Small vehicles like Fiesta are not the heartland of Ford Motor Company.” International EVs in-built Spain Ford is focusing its Eu electrical aspirations at the corporate’s second-generation EV platform that can debut within the U.S. in 2025 as a pickup and seven-seat SUV.

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Honda begins European demonstration program of EV-neo electric scooter

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Honda will begin a European demonstration program of the battery-electric EV-neo scooter in conjunction with Barcelona City Council (Spain) beginning in July 2011. kW motor and a 0.9 The motor has rated output of 0.58 Honda will provide Barcelona City Council with 18 EV-neos for the period of one year.

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Ford launches FORD2GO car sharing program with its German dealer network; Ford poll shows 56% of Europeans would consider car sharing

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Car sharing was one of the various elements highlighted by Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford during a keynote address on the future of mobility at the February 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Earlier post.).

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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This significant announcement coincides with International Women’s Day, a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries. Sara Soria, Spain. And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.”

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With only days before initial testing, the Formula E grid is finalized

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The new car produces 470 horsepower, weighs just 1,700 pounds (including the driver), is capable of 200mph, and even uses a dual motor setup to capture up to 600kW when breaking. The new racecar will finally be on full display as Formula E starts live testing in Valencia, Spain, just three days from now. View this post on Instagram.

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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland

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NLE will have exclusive distribution rights for the NXR, the new model premiered by Reva at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and consequent follow-up models, such as the sports coupé NXG, which will be launched in 2011. Earlier post.) This is what the Project 2012 is all about.

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