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Fisker and Magna enter into definitive agreements for production of Fisker Ocean EV

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has entered into definitive “operational phase” platform-sharing and initial manufacturing agreements with Magna International Inc., Fisker Inc. which clarify and finalize key aspects of the framework agreement previously announced on 15 October 2020. Earlier post.).

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J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

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Among the early adopters who own an EV, 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. However, satisfaction with the current ownership experience is a key influencer for whether owners will purchase the same brand of EV again.

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Automotive industry develops new guidance for measuring recycled content of automotive products

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The document is designed to outline a common industry-supported definition and straightforward approach for measuring recycled content of automotive products consistent with those approaches outlined in other standards. R3: Recycled portion of purchased raw material, including materials recovered or generated by other industries.

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Gevo signs definitive supply agreement with HCS Holding for commercial supply of renewable isooctane

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has entered into a definitive supply agreement with HCS Holding GmbH (HCS) to supply renewable isooctane ( earlier post ) under a five-year offtake agreement. The Supply Agreement has two phases: In the first phase, HCS will purchase isooctane produced at Gevo’s demonstration hydrocarbon plant located in Silsbee, Texas.

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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Those 10 factors are (in alphabetical order): accuracy of stated battery range; availability of public charging stations; battery range; cost of ownership; driving enjoyment; ease of charging at home; interior and exterior styling (new in 2022); safety and technology features (new); service experience (new); and vehicle quality and reliability.

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Tesla Model Y can cost well over $180K in Singapore – but it’s still selling well

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It’s definitely cheaper than its larger and more expensive stablemate, the Tesla Model X, but it is still a premium vehicle in its own right. At such prices, the Model Y practically costs almost as expensive as an apartment in Singapore. The Tesla Model Y is not an inexpensive vehicle.

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Core Lithium and Tesla enter into binding term sheet for the supply of lithium

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The term sheet with Tesla is subject to the parties completing negotiations and execution of a definitive product purchase agreement by 27 August 2022, which is to provide for a supply commencement date before 31 July 2023 (subject to extension by mutual agreement).

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