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Visteon opens high-tech testing lab in Bulgaria | Autocar Professional

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Earlier this month, Visteon officially opened its first high-tech automotive technology testing laboratory in Bulgaria, adding to the company’s existing global footprint of high-tech lab facilities in Mexico and India. The new facility represents a significant investment of over US$10 million.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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Yutong Bus to deliver 100 electric buses to Chile

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It has become the world-leading new-energy bus maker with international recognitions, successfully entering the markets in the United Kingdom, France, Chile, Bulgaria, Iceland and Macao in China. In 2017, Yutong saw a total sale of 67,568 large- and medium-sized buses including 24,865 new-energy buses.

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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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Location data and technology company HERE Technologies, in conjunction with SBD Automotive, a global automotive research firm, published an interactive index that shows the developing state of electric vehicle (EV) demand and infrastructure readiness across the United States and Europe. Highlights of the HERE – SBD Automotive EV Index.

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Study: air pollution causes 800,000 extra deaths a year in Europe and 8.8 million worldwide

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million extra deaths globally rather than the previously estimated 4.5 They applied these to a new model of global exposure and death rates and to data from the WHO, which included information on population density, geographical locations, ages, risk factors for several diseases and causes of death. Credit: European Heart Journal.

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CISOLAR & GREENBATTERY 2024: Transforming Clean Energy Landscapes in Southeast Europe

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Mauro Rivola, VP International Sales Export Director Solar PV, BESS & H2, Ingeteam , noted, “The adoption of advanced solar and battery technologies is critical for Romania’s energy independence. Industry experts predict that Romania’s solar capacity could grow to 3.5

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European consortium investigating graphene-based materials for lightweight cars; energy-efficient and safe vehicles

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Elmarakbi is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Automotive Composites.). The global automotive industry is currently facing great challenges, such as CO 2 emissions and safety issues. The partnership now includes more than 140 organisations from 23 countries. 21 proposals were selected for funding.

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