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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. The automaker said it would close the Brussels factory in late February next year and list it for sale, which will impact the production of vehicles like the Audi Q8 E-Tron. Images: Audi] Become a TTAC insider.

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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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Volvo hints the EX30 could be exported from Belgium to the US to avoid new EV tariffs

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Meanwhile, Volvo suggested the US-bound EX30 could come from Belgium as it looks to avoid newly introduced tariffs. Volvo plans to begin EX30 production in Ghent, Belgium, but not until 2025. According to Annwall, the EX30 could be exported from Belgium to the US. It also features up to 275 miles range.

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Volta Trucks to offer four full-electric commercial vehicle models between 7.5t and 19t by 2025

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The Volta Zero was launched in September 2020; at the end of 2020, Volta Trucks announced what was believed to be Europe’s single largest purchase of full-electric large commercial vehicles with the sale of 1,000 Volta Zeros to Petit Forestier, Europe’s largest refrigerated commercial rental fleet.

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2nd annual Bosch analysis of ADAS finds emergency braking and lane assist systems on the rise

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This trend is reflected in Bosch’s sales figures as well: radar and video sensor sales will once again double in 2015. With its mid-range radar sensor (MRR), Bosch has made radar technology affordable for the general market. Automatic emergency braking systems are even more common in Belgium than in Germany.

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Volvo EX30 tops Mini in Europe as low-cost EV’s sales surge in May

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After only five months on the market, the Volvo EX30 topped BMW’s Mini in Europe’s small premium segment as sales continued surging. Volvo EX30 passes Mini in EU sales Since EX30 production began in Zhangjiakoui, China, last fall, Volvo’s compact EV is already a top seller. The EX30 accounted for the majority of the growth.

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Volvo EX30 continues sales surge as Europe’s second best-selling EV in August

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The Volvo EX30 was Europe’s second-best-selling EV, behind only the Tesla Model Y, as sales continued surging. Volvo EX30 sales continue surging in Europe in August According to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), EV registration in the EU fell by 43.9%

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