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Rivian Tank Turn update, Kia EV6 Light returns, EVs from Africa and Italy: Today’s Car News

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Africa has its first EV maker with global ambition. And the affordable Kia EV6 Light returns. Dealerships are spending big on EV infrastructure when you add it all up. Italy’s Aehra is building battery repairability into its EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The base 2023 Kia EV6.

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UC Davis report urges policy actions to accelerate equitable transition to ZEVs in Global South

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Facilitating a Transition to Zero Emission Vehicles in the Global South ” examines the status of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) uptake across the world and considers how to accelerate the transition. Despite these developments, the global distribution of ZEVs remains deeply uneven, the report says.

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Stellantis-Leapmotor announces global expansion, to enter India by Q4 of 2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Carlos Tavares, Stellantis’ global CEO, has announced that Leapmotor will enter the Indian market in Q4 of 2024 as part of Leapmotor International’s global expansion strategy. In Q4 of 2024, Leapmotor International will enter the South America, Middle East, Africa, India, and Asia Pacific regions, informed Tavares.

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Tesla Model 3, Model X are Google’s Most Searched for EVs globally

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The Tesla Model 3 sedan and the Tesla Model X SUV are Google’s most searched for electric vehicles globally, according to new data from a price comparison website. One of the most notable is China, which has been a hot spot for Tesla’s expanding global footprint thanks to the rollout of the Model 3 and Model Y.

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LCA finds EMN high-purity manganese products have lower carbon footprint than incumbent industry

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GWP processing routes using both grid-mix electricity and renewable electricity were evaluated in-line with LCA best-practice and Global Battery Alliance requirements for the battery passport. HPMSM produced in China using ore from South Africa has higher levels of trace elements of fluorine and silicon compared to Chvaletice’s HPMSM.

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Joy e-bike maker to develop hydrogen scooter, eyes global expansion | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Battery technology advancements, robust charging infrastructure, and affordability remain key challenges. While immediate expansion plans are domestic, the company sees potential in exports to markets such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Africa, as they are transitioning away from fossil fuels.

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Ford reveals Ka Concept; vision for small global value car

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In Barcelona, Ford revealed the Ka Concept, the company’s vision for a practical all-new global small car offering advanced technology around the world at an affordable price. —Stephen Odell, Ford executive vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Ka Concept. Click to enlarge. Ford has sold more than 1.8

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