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Deloitte: interest in hybrid vehicles still significantly outpacing full battery-electrics

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As global automakers look to make good on their promises of an electrified future, consumer interest in adopting more sustainable powertrains is driven by reduced fuel costs, climate concerns and better driving experiences. Demand for public charging is highest in the Republic of Korea (38%) and Southeast Asia (29%).

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IEEE President’s Note: Connecting the Unconnected

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Unfortunately, as we are all aware, today’s world faces significant challenges, including escalating conflicts, a climate crisis, food insecurity, gender inequality, and the approximately 2.7 The world saw the need for universal broadband connectivity for remote work, online education, telemedicine, entertainment, and social networking.

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First carbon-neutral lithium extraction project to start in Germany

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Driven particularly by the demand of the e-mobility sector, Europe’s share of global battery cell production is forecast to reach almost 15% by 2024, overtaking the US and Asia excluding China. Batteries are a key technology of our time. —CEO of EIT InnoEnergy Germany, Christian Müller.

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FEV offers comprehensive environmental testing for electric powertrain components with eDLP

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The environmental test capabilities of eDLP at a glance: Climatic tests/condensation: climatic cabinet and temperature chambers for temperature and humidity profiles between -40 and 90 °C (-40 and 194°F) and 10 to 95 % RH. Clients can also be connected to selected test benches in real time and follow test runs of their product live.

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Buses powered by Octillion batteries reach 20M kilometers driven; Caspian pack

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The company has operations in 16 locations in Asia, Europe, and North America, with a global workforce of more than 400 employees. Using Octillion’s battery management system (BMS), Caspian packs can be connected in parallel without need for a junction box. That is critical to Caspian’s long-life cycle even in the hottest of climates.

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Commission on the Future of Mobility announces initial 5 primary research focus areas

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In its February plenary meeting, CFM commissioners aligned on the following five focus areas to address the global mobility gap: Energy Resources: Sustaining the shift towards alternative energy resources, including electrification and hydrogen, to reduce transportation’s impact on climate change.

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BYD partners with Keihan Bus and Kansai Electric Power to build Japan’s first pure electric bus loop line

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As the signing location for the landmark 1997 Kyoto Protocol, Kyoto is a pioneer city that has witnessed the world’s active response to climate change. Currently, there are 53 BYD electric buses in operation throughout Japan, according to Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division. K8 in Japan.

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