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Current issue of fka/Roland Berger E-mobility Index drops US to 4th place

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Besides an updated comparison of the competitive positions, a focus of this issue is on the market effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the developments in emissions legislation, especially in Europe. Increased sales volumes in Europe are to a large extent due to the purchase incentives contained in stimulus packages.

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BMW, Bosch, Volkswagen founding members of Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC)

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This is intended to create the basis for a successful industrialisation of quantum computing in Germany and Europe. In the Stimulus and Future Package, the German Government has given a big boost to the development of Quantum Computers. —Peter Altmaier, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy.

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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The response to COVID-19 is having a major impact on the economy, with retail and manufacturing activity crippled without precedence and concerns mounting on consumer sentiment. Purchase and investment incentives should be based on similar criteria across Europe, drawing on both national and EU funding.

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thyssenkrupp Steel, HKM and Port of Rotterdam jointly investigate setting up hydrogen supply chains

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Vast imports of hydrogen will be necessary if Europe and Germany want to reduce CO 2 emissions and become climate-neutral by 2050, while maintaining its strong industrial backbone. thyssenkrupp Steel Europe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of carbon steel flat products.

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IHS Markit: global auto sales to drop 22% this year

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In Europe, COVID-19 lockdowns remain firmly in place for Italy, Spain, France and the UK, though show signs of easing in Germany. Prior to the pandemic, Europe had already faced uncertainty on the CO 2 fleet target timetable and UK and European Union trade talks. The forecast is for Europe to see sales fall 24.6% million units.

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IHS Markit: global commercial vehicle production to drop 22% in 2020 in wake of COVID-19

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Individual regional forecasts are set to a downtrend, and supply chain impacts are being felt, as the consequences of the virus have shuttered manufacturing and supplier facilities around the world. million units, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. decline in global real GDP in 2020.

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How and When the Chip Shortage Will End, in 4 Charts

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With chips finally reaching factory floors, their own manufacturing capacities were restored to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022. considered getting into the chip-stimulus game as well. Cars rely on chips made using mature—40-nanometer and older—manufacturing processes. In March of 2023, the U.S.