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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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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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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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Magna providing composite liftgate assembly for BMW i3 EV

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Magna International Inc. The liftgate assembly is being produced at a Magna facility in the Czech Republic, using advanced manufacturing and bonding processes to ensure a high-quality product scalable for high-volume production. The module is a completely assembled lightweight closure, ready for installation on the vehicle.

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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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Rheinmetall wins orders for innovative fuel tank isolation valve for plug-in hybrids

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The latest orders for the valve come from well-known international automakers in Asia and Europe, and represent lifetime sales in excess of €10 million. Production of the FTIVs is scheduled to commence in early 2022 at Pierburg’s plant in Ústí nad Labem in the Czech Republic.

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Magna and bio-on to partner on bio-plastics for automotive industry

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Magna International Inc., Magna Interiors will utilize its facility in Liberec, Czech Republic, for joint testing. a leading global automotive supplier, and bio-on , an Italian intellectual property company, signed a cooperation agreement to start exclusive R&D activities on the use of bio-plastics for the automotive industry.