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Hyundai to start Europe expansion with Czech Republic plant

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Hyundai will start its European expansion with its plant in the Czech Republic. The manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic is Hyundai’s only base in Europe capable of manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs). The post Hyundai to start Europe expansion with Czech Republic plant appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets pushback in Europe, increasing need for ‘international’ version

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The issue only brings forth the importance of Tesla developing what it has recognized as an “international” version of the truck, one that would be more suitable for the market. They say the Cybertruck that was approved in the Czech Republic was able to be driven by “a loophole.” tonnes, or 7,000 pounds.

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ZF opens first zero-emission factory in Klasterec, Czech Republic – ET Auto

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At the production site for power electronics in Klasterec in the Czech Republic, ZF is opening its first zero- emission factory after a renovation period of just under a year and a half. Any electricity that isn’t generated internally is purchased from renewable sources – mainly wind and hydroelectric power.

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German minister Wissing starts international e-fuels dialogue

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The German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport Dr Volker Wissing launched an international e-fuels dialogue in Munich at the conference “ E-Fuels – Paving the Way for Clean Mobility ”. The aim is to consolidate international exchange. Among others, the Czech Republic, Morocco and Japan were represented.

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Refineries in the Americas produce a greater share of gasoline per barrel of crude oil than refineries in other world regions

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The International Energy Agency’s Monthly Oil Statistics shows that there are differences in refinery output throughout the world. Source: International Energy Agency, Monthly Oil Statistics, February 2020, Paris, France., When processing petroleum, refineries can produce products in varying amounts to meet regional demands.

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Toyota Motor Europe starts transporting vehicles by cross-channel rail freight to reduce emissions

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This new international freight traffic is expected to deliver a CO 2 reduction in excess of 10% for TME’s total logistic network and reduce delivery lead-times by around 50%. The initiative also positions Toyota as the only automotive manufacturer currently using the Channel Tunnel link for the transportation of new vehicles.

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Tesla Cybertrucks have started arriving in Canada ahead of deliveries

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Last month, two European safety lobby groups wrote to the Transport Minister of the Czech Republic, saying the Cybertruck presented an “illegal risk to all other road users,” and noting that the EV’s angular design could “exacerbate injury severity and death rates.”

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