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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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Al-Futtaim and its network of experienced retailers will allow Fisker to reach customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt. The default Stealth mode maximizes efficiency, giving the car its greatest range on battery power before activating the gas engine-driven generator to sustain battery charge.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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In total, the International Energy Association reports , 6.6 However, there are still challenges ahead, most notably with procuring the raw materials needed for battery production. Manufacturer challenges On the manufacturing side, global demand for EV batteries doubled in 2021, driven largely by China’s EV sales.

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ZAP Acquires 51% Stake in China’s Jonway Auto in Focus On China EV Market; Plans Acquisition of Other 49% in Second Phase

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The new entity will leverage ZAP’s extensive intellectual property and international market access with Jonway’s current China distribution channels and revenue base, for enhanced shareholder value. Jonway distributes through a nationwide network of auto dealerships in China and distribution partners in Europe and Egypt. Earlier post.)

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ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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This geographically diverse group comprises Brazil and Mexico in the Americas; South Africa and Nigeria in Africa; Egypt and Turkey in North Africa/Mediterranean; Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Middle East; as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Asia. The OECD represents the developed economies.

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EV Radar: January 2022

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In 2021, 65% of all passenger vehicle sales were battery electric an additional 22% were plug-in hybrid. Automakers' dedication, governments' policies on CO2 emissions, and EV-related rebate programs encourage Europeans to pick electric cars over internal combustion engine vehicles. The El-Sisi: Egypt's First EV.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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That’s according to 2023 IEEE President Saifur Rahman , who was among the speakers from engineering organizations at the COP27 event held in Egypt in November. Some of them still need to be implemented, though, while others need to be improved.