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

Green Car Congress

The eActros 300 Tractor for distribution haulage has covered around 3,000 kilometers from the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant to Aksaray in Turkey, where the road endurance and reliability testing of the electric truck will be taking place. Test engineers chose a route across Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria for the trip.

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BYD closes in on huge $1 billion EV plant in Turkey as global expansion accelerates

Electrek

BYD is closing in on a deal to build a massive $1 billion EV plant in Turkey. The news comes after BYD opened its first factory in Thailand, with others planned in Brazil and Mexico as it expands in overseas markets.

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Farasis Energy, Togg JV Siro starts battery module and pack production in Turkey

Green Car Congress

Siro , a joint venture between Farasis Energy and Turkish global mobility technology brand Togg ( earlier post ), has started production at the new Gemlik site in Turkey on 31 March. The plant, with a capacity of 3 GWh/annum, will produce battery modules and packs based on Farasis Energy’s high-performance lithium-ion technology.

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BYD is building a massive $1 billion EV plant in Turkey as global expansion accelerates

Electrek

BYD signed a deal to build a massive $1 billion EV plant in Turkey on Monday. The news comes after BYD opened its first factory in Thailand, with others planned in Brazil and Mexico as it expands in overseas markets.

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Siemens receives major EV charging order from Turkey

Electric Cars Report

Siemens has been awarded one of the largest single orders for SICHARGE D electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers globally to date.

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BYD is building a massive $1 billion EV plant in Turkey as global expansion accelerates

Baua Electric

BYD signed a deal to build a massive $1 billion EV plant in Turkey on Monday. Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is expected to officially announce the deal on Monday. Update 7/8/24 : BYD signs the deal for its new EV plant in Turkey, creating up to 5,000 jobs and a new foothold in Europe. on electric cars from China.

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BYD closes in on huge $1 billion EV plant in Turkey as global expansion accelerates

Baua Electric

BYD is closing in on a deal to build a massive $1 billion EV plant in Turkey. Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is expected to officially announce the deal on Monday. of new vehicle sales in Turkey last year, opening a significant opportunity for the Chinese EV maker. Electric cars accounted for 7.5%

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