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China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry – ET Auto

Baua Electric

China has released draft guidelines aimed at reining in the country’s lithium battery industry , which has been in Western crosshairs over fears subsidised overproduction could flood global markets with cut-price exports.

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Rapido revival in sight: Central guidelines set to reignite bike taxi services in Delhi and Maharashtra – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways ( MoRTH ) has issued guidelines clarifying the legality of bike taxis in India, potentially paving way for their return in key markets like Delhi and Maharashtra. With a presence in 90 cities and 20 states, the company sees vast untapped potential for bike taxis in the evolving Indian economy.

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Opel rejects VRT News report of modified diesel emissions software

Green Car Congress

Belgium-based VRT News has charged that Opel dealers have been modifying the software in the Zafira Tourer 1.6 In addition, Opel announced in December that the company is voluntarily taking the next step to meet future emissions guidelines, both on CO 2 and NO x. diesel to change the emission behavior of the vehicles.

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Tesla’s 2023 regulatory credits generate $1.79 billion in revenue

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Bloomberg reported this morning that Tesla’s $9 billion in revenue due to the sale of regulatory credits has helped the company obtain what is basically pure profit. Volkswagen and General Motors are two companies mentioned in the report that have had trouble reaching EV goals and have, in turn, needed help meeting emissions standards.

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News: Hyundai Lays Out An Electric Future

Clean Fleet Report

The group has established guidelines on where members can source their power, and established public transparency in the reporting of progress. Hyundai setting this goal with its new facility is impressive and should be emulated by all automobile companies worldwide. Accountability is crucial. Story by John Faulkner.

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UAW files petition to hold a new election at Mercedes plant

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The United Automotive Workers (UAW) has filed a petition to hold a new election at a Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama, after the company’s workers voted against joining the union last week. “We sincerely hoped the UAW would respect our team members’ decision,” said a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson.

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10,000 Toyota drivers sign petition urging company to commit to EVs: ‘Put our future before your profits’

Teslarati

.” 10,500 of the 110,000 signatures come from current Toyota customers who are displeased with the company’s lack of commitment to developing sustainable powertrains. Toyota, which pushed against mandates for zero-emissions guidelines by 2035 in the past, committed to a 100 CO2 reduction in Europe by 2035. million BEVs.

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