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Study: EVs cannot succeed without developing parallel supercharging networks

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Nissan has spent $5.6 With the major automakers promising new EV models, Bloomberg New Energy Finance predicts that 500 different EV models will be available globally by 2022. General Motors, the researchers said, spent $1 billion developing its first electric car, and another $1.2 billion developing the Chevy Volt.

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FCA proposes 50:50 merger with Groupe Renault

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Groupe Renault also has a well-established and profitable financing business (RCI Banque). The Board of the combined entity would initially be composed of 11 members, with the majority being independent and with equal representation of four members each for both FCA and Groupe Renault, as well as one nominee from Nissan.

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Danish Parker project developing universal definition for EV integration with electric grid for V2G services

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Nissan, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, PSA Groupe, NUVVE, Frederiksberg Forsyning, Enel, Insero and DTU (Technical University of Denmark) Electrical Engineering (PowerLabDK) are partnering in the Danish project Parker to develop a universal definition for grid integration for electric vehicles.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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Both partners believe DiDi’s deep learning-based demand prediction and smart dispatch systems, combined with SoftBank’s local resources and expertise, will help Japan’s taxi operators further optimize taxi ride-hailing services and increase passenger convenience. DiDi and SoftBank also plan to set up a joint venture in Japan.

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Lux Research: fuel cell vehicles lag other drivetrains in terms of cost of ownership; ICE and HEV lowest cost

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However, Lux notes, this optimistic case requires a major OEM to commit to producing hundreds of thousands of units, independent of proven demand, with an EV-like $5+ billion risk (similar to Nissan-Renault or Tesla-Panasonic factories) that built huge scale first. Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hybrids Hydrogen'

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GKN and EVO Electric form JV to manufacture electric motors and hybrid and electric drive systems

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GKN will provide financing in a combination of debt and equity together with engineering and commercial resources to enable the establishment and growth of the joint venture. As part of the agreement, GKN will also acquire a 25.1% stake in EVO Electric. The total value of GKN’s investment at closing is £5 million (US$8.1)

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EPRI: lifetime cost of ownership of plug-ins is roughly comparable with conventional vehicles

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In particular, the report analyzes the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF in comparison with a limited set of current conventional and hybrid vehicles. The study assesses both cash and financed purchases for electric, hybrid and conventional vehicles. Mark Duvall, Director of Electric Transportation research at EPRI.

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