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Bounce Infinity Raises $20M in Funding from Existing Investors

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The source claims the company wants to expand its export market. The company ships to South Africa, Nepal, Kuwait, South America, and Sri Lanka. The company can sell the scooter without the battery, which can bring the price down significantly. According to sources, three new models will be launched this year.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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IEA states that cities that started adopting EVs early may also face electricity grid congestion as electricity infrastructure catches up to the new level of electricity demand. China’s generally smaller vehicles, paired with these government incentives, have kept prices relatively low for consumers. What about the rest of the world?

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Global investment in renewable power reached $270.2B in 2014, ~17% up from 2013; biofuel investment fell 8% to 10-year low

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A key feature of the 2014 result was the rapid expansion of renewables into new markets in developing countries. billion) and South Africa ($5.5 As in previous years, the market in 2014 was dominated by record investments in solar and wind, which accounted for 92% of overall investment in renewable power and fuels.

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First production Detroit SP:01 EV rolls off assembly line

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The new SP:01 is destined for one of Detroit Electric’s export markets to be delivered to the EV company’s first customer. Made possible through the patented Detroit Electric home charging and power back-up unit – named ‘360-Powerback’ – the unit turns the vehicle into a power source for both the grid and the home.

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Tata Takes On Air

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If the manufacturers have no surprises up their exhaust pipes the car will be practical and reasonably priced. If a driver doesn't have access to a compressor station, they will be able to plug into the electrical grid and use the car's built-in compressor to refill the tank in about 4 hours.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. That’s why operating EVs typically releases less carbon than operating gasoline vehicles of similar size, even in coal-heavy grids like Shandong or West Virginia.

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China’s battery supply chain tops BNEF ranking for third consecutive time; Canada close 2nd, US drops to 3rd

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The increasing prices of lithium has also led to higher investments in carbonate and hydroxide refinery facilities in the country, making it the leading refiner of battery metals globally. China currently hosts 75% of all battery cell manufacturing capacity and 90% of anode and electrolyte production.

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