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IDEF 2019: Turkish defence industry serious about green power
Hybrid and electric power is gaining traction in Turkey with two of the nation’s defence companies displaying green vehicles at IDEF 2019 recognising high potential of the technology, but issues over cost remain.
Otokar displayed the all-electric reconnaissance vehicle the Akrep II for the first time. The technology demonstrator ...
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