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Continental Mobility Study 2020 finds many people still have doubts about EVs

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The Continental Mobility Study 2020 shows that enthusiasm for electric cars is strong in China, while reservations still need to be overcome in Germany, France, the US and Japan. Main arguments against all-electric cars by international comparison. Source: Continental. Only in France is the price the most discouraging factor.

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Industrial material prices fall sharply on concerns about Chinese slowdown – ET Auto

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Crude steel production in China also increased 6 per cent to 261.6 Prices had been on the rise since the end of last year in anticipation of an economic recovery after China abandoned its zero-Covid policy, but there is mounting concern that growth there is slowing, according to Nikkei Asia. million tonne, according to Nikkei Asia.

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Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

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In the future, the emissions laws from the various major markets—e.g., The focus of the next few years will be directed more toward enhancing internal efficiency, for example, by taking advantage of synergies. Volvo will use EGR, SCR and DPF technology in its global heavy duty engine platform. Click to enlarge. Leif Johansson.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. China continues to defy easy classification.

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Volvo unveils medium heavy engine

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Placing the focus for his company on internal efficiency, Volvo CEO Leif Johansson announced that the Group has developed its own medium heavy engine that will be used in trucks and buses from 2010. It will concentrate on internal efficiency going forward, such as by developing its own synergies.

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