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Commercial vehicle registrations in Europe down 12.4% in 2012, 23.4% in December

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In December, new commercial vehicle registrations continued the downward trend which prevailed throughout 2012, amounting to 125,825 units, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). in Italy, -21.3% in Italy, -21.3% less than in 2011. in Italy, -21.7% in Italy, -21.2%

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Registrations of commercial vehicles in EU down 11.8% in March, 9.6% in 1st quarter

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In March, new commercial vehicle registrations dropped by 11.8%, totaling 184,235 units in the EU, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). In total, the EU recorded 451,244 new commercial vehicles. New Light Commercial Vehicles up to 3.5t. and Italy by 37.7%. in the UK to -11.2%

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Fiat to provide Opel with Combo successor based on Doblo

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The Automobile Sector of the Fiat Group and Adam Opel GmbH signed a contract agreement whereby Fiat will supply vehicles comprising of several variants to Opel commencing December 2011. The model will replace the Opel Combo light commercial vehicle, which reaches the end of its lifecycle in the fourth quarter 2011.

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ZAP Acquires 51% Stake in China’s Jonway Auto in Focus On China EV Market; Plans Acquisition of Other 49% in Second Phase

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ZAP and Jonway Group announced they had earlier signed definitive agreements according to which ZAP will acquire 51% of Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. ZAP intends to acquire the remaining 49% of Jonway Automobile following completion of the first phase and following final regulatory approval. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Vehicle Initiative Launched at Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington DC

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In support of those targets, the ministers are launching the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI), which will provide a forum for global cooperation on the development and deployment of electric vehicles, and accelerating their commercial uptake. Other initial partners include the International Energy Agency. Other Initiatives.

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

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“Our strategic partnership is an important step to accelerate the commercialization of electric drives globally,&# said Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. “As a young and dynamic company, Tesla stands for visionary power and pioneering spirit.

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