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Truck Weights & Dimensions: More Cargo, Lower Costs, Less Road Wear

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How to enable the shift to zero-emission trucks while safeguarding Europe’s road infrastructure The European Commission proposed to review the Weights and Dimensions (W&D) directive in July 2023. By setting vehicle weight and length limits, the W&D directive is critical to support the industrial transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Currently, … [continued]

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Omoda & Jaecoo Finally Launches in the Philippines

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Omoda & Jaecoo will probably never reach the US, but they will be everywhere else for sure. “Finally.” That was the feeling when Omoda & Jaecoo, an old “newcomer” to the Philippine automotive scene, officially launched its operations and first models in the country at a posh venue in Manila … [continued]

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Assembly Plant or Battery Powerhouse? Analysis of Foreign Battery Investments in EU

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External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Europe’s ambition to build a world-leading battery … [continued]

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No Tech Transfer Requirements in Chinese-European Battery Partnerships Despite EU Subsidies — Study

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External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Despite receiving €900 million in state aid … [continued]

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