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Thailand’s EV industry growing rapidly

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According to the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, the number of companies that are part of Thailand’s electric vehicle industry has risen significantly since 2015, from 76 to 420 in 2019. million units in 2018. Thailand is making great progress in the area of sustainable mobility.

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Benchmark: global battery industry needs to invest $514B to meet demand in 2030; $920B by 2035

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Globally, the battery industry needs to invest at least $514 billion across the whole supply chain to meet expected demand in 2030, and $920 billion by 2035, according to a new analysis by Benchmark. Benchmark’s analysis shows that the expansion of the global lithium industry will need $51 billion of investment. Cathodes and anodes.

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UK to invest $841M from 2015-2020 to boost ultra low emission vehicle industry

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The UK government announced plans to invest £500 million (US$841 million) between 2015 and 2020 to boost the ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) industry and help drivers both afford and feel confident using electric cars. The automotive industry is worth £11.2 Drivers pay no road tax or congestion charge on ULEV.

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KIA prices 2015 Soul EV starting at $33,700

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Offered in two trims, Base and + (Plus), the 2015 Soul EV MSRP will be $33,700 (not including federal tax rebate of $7,500) for the Base and $35,700 for the Plus (not including federal tax rebate of $7,500). 2015 Soul EV +. Kia Motors America (KMA) announced pricing for the all-electric version of the Kia Soul.

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California Senate President pro tem proposes carbon tax on transportation fuels

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California Senate President pro tempore Darrell Steinberg proposed a carbon tax on fossil transportation fuels to replace the coming cap and trade mandate on that sector in 2015. In 2020, the tax is estimated at 24¢/gallon—lower than the upward price risk under cap and trade at 40¢/gallon. A carbon tax is stable.

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Force Motors aims to extend growth surge, targets 2015-16 peak | Autocar Professional

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He spoke on the sidelines of an industry event. In Force Motor’s case, Maru, expects it to “get close” to the previous peak of 2015-2016, when it touched 25,000–26,000 units. The post Force Motors aims to extend growth surge, targets 2015-16 peak | Autocar Professional appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Conversion supporters petitioning Obama Administration to extend tax incentives to plug-in conversions

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Entrepreneurs and advocates for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles conversions have taken advantage of the platform to create a petition urging the Administration to extend the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles (IRC 30D) tax incentives, currently granted for new plug-in vehicles, to plug-in conversions.