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VW Group Confirms the Closure of Its Brussels, Belgium EV Plant

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We’re now learning about the closure of another of VW’s facilities in Brussels, Belgium, where it builds Audi EVs. Workers in Belgium haven’t taken the news lying down, with a significant number of them taking to the streets in protest. Images: Audi] Become a TTAC insider.

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Volvo EX30 Made In Belgium May Still Be Affordable. Here’s Why

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Despite moving some production away from China, affordability is still in sight for the EX30, CEO Jim Rowan indicated.

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Volvo EX30 Delayed In America Until 2025, Production Moving To Belgium

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Volvo's affordable compact EX30 won't arrive this year after all. Blame the new tariffs on China-built EVs.

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CMB.TECH opens first multimodal hydrogen refueling station, presents dual-fuel hydrogen truck Lenoir

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CMB.TECH has opened the first multimodal hydrogen refueling station in Antwerp, Belgium. The dual fuel technology is feasible, affordable and green and allows for the conversion of different applications in the short term. Lenoir truck.

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Cummins & Sinopec launch JV to produce and promote green hydrogen technologies in China

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The joint venture will accelerate the affordability and availability of green hydrogen through increased technological innovation, research and development, and manufacturing capacity. Cummins Inc. and China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) have formed a 50:50 joint venture: Cummins Enze (Guangdong) Hydrogen Technology Co.,

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Volkswagen’s Elli and Elia Group partner to integrate EVs into the grid

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Through its subsidiaries in Belgium (Elia) and the north and east of Germany (50Hertz), the company operates 19,192 km of high-voltage connections. The Elia Group is a key player in electricity transmission in Europe. The Group ensures that production and consumption are balanced, supplying 30 million end users with electricity.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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These models will be even more affordable thanks to the recent recovery measures announced by the German and French governments, which include new EV purchase incentives. It kicked off last November in the US, France, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and the UK. The #TrueCostOfUber campaign has now launched in Madrid and Lisbon.

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