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Ford and Volkswagen expand global collaboration to include EVs, invest in Argo AI

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Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles—and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the US and Europe. As part of the transaction, Volkswagen also will purchase Argo AI shares from Ford for $500 million over three years.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has already impacted the automotive industry significantly, according to JATO Dynamics, a leading provider of global automotive data and insight. Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 And unlike previous recessions, we’re not just dealing with people’s fears or purchase delays. million units.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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Specifically, cumulative sales through the end of 2021 were: 663,014 BEV (62.9%). For sales in 2021 only, the shares were: 183,933 BEV (73.5%). From CEC New ZEV Sales dashboard. In comparison, EVs delivered as a percent of total US sales in 2021 totaled just 4%. 379,125 PHEV (36% ). 11,956 FCEV (1.1%). 3,205 FCEV (1.3%).

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Hertz announces ‘strategic decision’ to slash EV fleet

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In the filing , Hertz said the figure is roughly one-third of its global EV fleet. The EVs that Hertz has put up for sale will “remain eligible for rental” until they ultimately sell. The EVs that Hertz has put up for sale will “remain eligible for rental” until they ultimately sell.

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GM and SAIC Motor to partner on all-new vehicle family for global growth markets; $5B investment from Chevrolet

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General Motors and SAIC Motor are enhancing their partnership through an agreement jointly to develop the core architecture and engine of a new vehicle family targeting global growth markets. —Mark Reuss, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain.

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Phillips 66 taking 16% stake in synthetic graphite supplier NOVONIX; building US-based battery supply chain

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Among its businesses, Phillips 66 is a leading global manufacturer of specialty coke, a key precursor in the production of batteries that power electric vehicles, personal electronics, medical devices and energy storage units. —Greg Garland, Chairman and CEO of Phillips 66.

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Volkswagen sues car dealer for importing ID.6 EV to Germany

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6 EV for sale to customers in Germany. The Chinese vehicle registration states that the vehicles Brudny purchased were intended for export and technically adapted to meet the Federal Motor Transport Authority’s requirements. . In 2022, German car dealer Gregory Brudny offered the Volkswagen ID.6 Brudny bought 22 ID.6

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