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Ducker survey of automakers suggests aluminum content surge in EV market; SUVs & pickups to constitute 85% of the BEV market by 2030

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The report— “2023 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook ”—released by the Aluminum Association indicates that demand for more sustainable transportation will help drive an increase in market share for aluminum content by nearly 100 net pounds per vehicle (PPV) from 2020 to 2030.

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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

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a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ) to support the introduction of all-electric SUVs into Iceland as part of a national electric vehicle (EV) project. AMP expects to deliver its first Electric SUV to NLE in early 2011.

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Geely Auto forms new premium electric car company Zeekr; SEA EV architecture

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Geely expects to deliver the first Zeekr vehicles in Q3, with production being undertaken by parent company Geely Holding under a light asset strategy. SEA can accommodate A through E-class vehicles including sedans, SUVs, MPVs, city cars, sports cars, trucks and other future vehicles. Governance structure.

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Toyota plans $13.6B spending spree to develop EV battery tech by 2030

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Toyota surged into sustainable transportation with the development and release of the Prius Hybrid years ago, but the company has not significantly contributed to the development or sale of fully electric powertrains. Toyota debuts bZ4X SUV concept, kicking off its 15 electric vehicle lineup.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Plug’n Drive Appoints Tracy Walden as Vice President of Communications

Plug N Drive

Walden brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to sustainability and environmental education that will further strengthen Plug’n Drive’s leading position in Canada as a trusted source of information about electric vehicles, charging stations and the electricity sector.

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Iceland to push electric SUV conversions

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As part of a national electric vehicle project in Iceland, AMP Holding Inc has signed a letter of intent with Northern Lights Energy to introduce all-electric SUVs into the country. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news AMP AMP electric car conversions electric SUVs Iceland Northern Lights Energy.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. Principle . per cent of sales.

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