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RUDN University: Diesel Engine Modified to Run on Rapeseed Oil
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Engineers in a Russian research project have reworked a conventional diesel engine so that it can run on rapeseed oil...
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Elon Musk explains why you shouldn’t judge candidates by their CV
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Hiring the right person is rarely straightforward, the billionaire says, and he has spoken openly about what he has learnt...
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EU Industrial Accelerator Act may set 70% European parts quota for state-aided electric, hybrid and fuel-cell cars
Hannah Whitfield
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To qualify for European Union (EU) state support, car makers that receive incentives for low-emission vehicles - electric, but also...
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Digital Single Vehicle Document (DUA) to Launch in the Coming Weeks
Hannah Whitfield
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The Single Vehicle Document (DUA) will be available in a digital format in the coming weeks, Gonçalo Matias, Minister Adjunct...
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Fuel prices rise in Portugal as standard diesel climbs in early March
Hannah Whitfield
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As signalled at the end of last week, the first week of March began with higher prices for the main...
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2025: State revenue from Road Traffic Code fines up 22.8% to €86.9 million
Hannah Whitfield
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In 2025, State income from Road Traffic Code fines rose by 22.8% to €86.9 million, according to budget execution figures...
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Government admits extraordinary ISP discount if fuel rises more than 10 cents per litre
Hannah Whitfield
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The Government has acknowledged it may introduce an extraordinary discount on ISP (Tax on Petroleum and Energy Products) if fuel...
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Fuel prices in Portugal set for historic rise: diesel +23 cents, petrol +7,5 cents
Hannah Whitfield
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The coming week is expected to begin with a historic jump in fuel prices - even larger than the rise...
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Diesel price set to jump 19 cents per litre from 9 March as petrol rises too
Hannah Whitfield
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A record weekly rise in the price of diesel is due to take effect tomorrow, 9 March: 23 cents per...
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Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure: Government may reinforce ISP discounts as fuel prices rise
Hannah Whitfield
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The conflict in Iran, followed by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz - a route that handles roughly 20%...
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Volkswagen Group 2025 results: steady sales, profits under pressure
Hannah Whitfield
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2025 proved to be a resilience test for the Volkswagen Group. With trade tariffs, geopolitical tensions and ever tougher competition...
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Porsche in 2025: Profits Down 92.7% and a Route Back to Recovery
Hannah Whitfield
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2025 proved to be a year of severe headwinds for Porsche. After several quarters in the red, the final financial...
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SEAT S.A. reaches record 15.3 billion euros revenue in 2025 as operating profit falls to one million euros
Hannah Whitfield
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In a year defined by heavy investment and a difficult global backdrop for the automotive industry, SEAT S.A.-the company behind...
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Fuel prices in Portugal jump again on 16 March as diesel and petrol rise
Hannah Whitfield
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As signalled late last week, the week beginning 16 March has opened with another steep rise in fuel prices, with...
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BYD Blade Battery 2.0 and FLASH Charging at 1500 kW: 10% to 97% in nine minutes
Hannah Whitfield
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Price, driving range and charging times are often cited as the biggest hurdles to widespread electric vehicle adoption. Even so,...
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Audi Group 2025 results: revenue rises as Trump tariffs squeeze margins
Hannah Whitfield
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Within the Volkswagen Group, Audi is more than just another badge in the German giant’s line-up: it also operates as...
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Luís Montenegro announces Government measures as fuel prices jump after Iran conflict
Hannah Whitfield
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In recent weeks, fuel prices have risen sharply, driven by the conflict in Iran. In response, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro...
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How the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockage could raise car prices
Hannah Whitfield
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The escalating conflict in Iran is affecting far more than fuel and energy prices, and it could feed straight through...
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Nissan joins Uber and Wayve to launch robotaxis
Hannah Whitfield
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Nissan has joined forces with Uber and Wayve to bring robotaxis to market. The three companies have already signed a...
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Fuel prices in Portugal surge again on 23 March, led by diesel
Hannah Whitfield
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As flagged at the end of last week, this week (23 March) began with another sharp rise in fuel prices,...
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ACEA: European car market rebounds in February 2026 as Volkswagen leads
Hannah Whitfield
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has already published European car market sales figures for February 2026 and, after a...
