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Pre-series-production eActros 300 Tractor drives 3,000 km from Germany to Turkey for testing

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Test engineers chose a route across Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria for the trip. With regard to the electric drive, for example, the functionality of the range forecast, recuperation and flawless connectivity with charging stations abroad were important aspects.

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ABB delivers Bulgaria’s nationwide fast charging network

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Fast-charging stations from ABB can now be found on key roads across Bulgaria with plans underway to further extend the network to include all major roads and highways by the end of Q1 2018. Remote condition monitoring and remote troubleshooting are also important advantages of ABB chargers.

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Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group collaborate on electrification of last-mile delivery; > 2,000 electric vans by end of 2023

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The inked agreement covers a full suite of solutions to operate the electric fleet including access to Ford Pro’s connected E-Telematics software and charging solutions in order to reduce costs and optimize efficiency as a part of the two organizations’ common zero emission goals.

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EC Survey finds majority of Europeans willing to compromise on performance, size, range and price to reduce vehicle emissions; 53% say they use car as main mode of transport

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A large majority (71%) of car users felt that public transport was not as convenient as a car, a similar proportion (72%) said that a lack of connections was a problem, about two-thirds (64%) mentioned a low frequency of services and 54% said they did not use public transport because it was not reliable.

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Can a New Power Link Boost the EU’s Energy Independence?

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Stephen Anthony Rohan/Getty Images Because the Caucasus green-energy corridor promises greater grid stability by diversifying electricity sources, better trade connections, and help with the energy transition, Azerbaijans neighbors are vying to be included. Bulgaria wants in, as does Armenia.

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Drone Startup to Fly Pallets Without Pilots

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In 2022, Dronamics , a company based in London and Sofia, Bulgaria, will test-fly a drone in Europe that will carry far more than a mere burrito and over far longer distances. It addresses the less sexy but equally important middle-distance problem—the route that connects factories to warehouses.

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Stories of the War in Ukraine: Volodymyr

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It was very important for me to present my scientific results at the IEEE conferences that take place in Turkey, Bulgaria, and Ukraine. To share your comments on this story or connect with the author, email us at ukraine-stories@ieee.org. Unfortunately, due to the war, all conferences in Ukraine have been canceled.

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