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- 1 2 "Spanien: Zunder baut mit EIB-Darlehen von 40 Millionen Euro ultraschnelles Ladenetz zur rascheren Elektrifizierung des Straßenverkehrs". Europäische Investionsbank. 2023-02-15.
- ↑ "Electric car charging point firm Zunder secures 225 mln euro Santander loan". Reuters. 2024-07-03.