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Ford starts production of Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric delivery van

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Based on a Transit chassis, produced at the Ford Otosan joint venture plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, the medium-sized electric delivery van is fitted with a battery-electric drivetrain and a body designed and built to StreetScooter specifications. With a battery capacity of up to 76 kWh, the WORK XL has a range of up to 200 kilometers (124 miles).

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Ford and Azure Dynamics to Collaborate on Transit Connect Electric for Europe

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The Transit Connect Electric will have a targeted range of up to 130 km/80 miles on a full charge and zero exhaust emissions. Two next-generation petrol hybrid-electric vehicles to be introduced in 2013. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

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Ceer Motors It might seem weird that a petrol-chemical kingdom like Saudi Arabia would want to get into EV manufacturing but that’s exactly what is happening with Ceer Motors. It offers a 200-mile or 335km range depending on the trim choice and 25kW rear-wheel drive or 35kW all-wheel drive powertrains. Let’s check them out.

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Ford planning to cut 18% of production capacity, 13% of workforce in Europe; anticipating more than $1.5B loss in Europe in 2012

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Manufacture of Transit will be consolidated in Ford’s principal commercial vehicle manufacturing facility operated by Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, in 2013. Ford plans to close the two facilities in the UK in 2013. UK operations will remain a Ford center of excellence for powertrain development and production.

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Renault to Produce Electric Fluence in Bursa, Turkey

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Renault will produce the electric version of Fluence ( earlier post ) at the OYAK-Renault Bursa plant in Turkey. Renault has now revealed the four production sites for its future EV range. Production will start in the first half of 2011. Earlier post.) The city car previewed by Zoé Z.E.

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2024 Toyota C-HR Review

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Even so, it’s a tall ask this time around, with pricing having risen about 35 per cent for the C-HR range, thus positioning it in a different spot to the first-gen model. The new model is only sold in Europe and Australia, and it’s sourced from Turkey. So, it’s not the cheapest option for imports to our market.

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The French are coming. The Green Piece

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It develops torque of 180Nm with a maximum speed of 80mph and an operating range of 80miles on a single charge of its lithium-ion batteries. The PROLOGUE puts the internal combustion engine up front and runs on diesel, while the RC uses petrol with the electric motor going at the back.

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