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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The LME events were a consequence of positions taken by Tsingshan based on expectations of falling prices. There are also unanswered questions about how to even finance electrification or road construction and maintenance given lost revenues from fuels taxes, Foss said.

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

Clean Fleet Report

These prized possessions go for multiple thousands of dollars and cost more in maintenance costs. Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. Whether you dream of owning a roadster or coupe, purchasing a sports car can leave a huge dent in your pocket.

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A.T. Kearney study projects US auto sales volumes will trend back to historical levels by 2013; forecasts 13.2 million new units sold in 2011 and 16 million in 2013

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The study cautions, however, that the availability of financing, total cost of ownership and the unfolding events in Japan will impact vehicle sales in both markets. The sharp rise in gasoline prices over the past year, along with the weakened US dollar, will continue to have an impact on consumer purchasing decisions.

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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As an example, the environment must provide consumers with appropriate advance notice of and, for opt-in systems, opportunity to provide consent for information collection, use, access, maintenance, security and disposal. USDOT is receptive to all sustainable financing options that do not violate other principles.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

Work with the board to assist chapters in finding and incorporating social media options, including hosting chapter web pages and assistance in developing some minimal level of content design and maintenance. I have worked closely with numerous EVA chapters with over 115 EV events around the nation. Not one you can easily describe.

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Ford introduces F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup targeted at commercial customers

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The Pro joins E-Transit in the lineup of Ford work-ready electric vehicles, backed by a nationwide network offering EV-certified fleet sales, service and financing. When activated, the standard 4G LTE modem unlocks a number of seamless connectivity services to help fleets optimize efficiency and lower operating costs.

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

Setec Powerr

As the first bus company in Sweden, Bergkvarabuss chose BYD as its partner for the first large-scale purchase of pure electric buses, which was also the first time that BYD pure electric buses entered Skåne, Sweden. The skins used in the rear and side walls of the vehicle adopt a block-replaceable structure to reduce maintenance costs.

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