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Minerals used in electric cars: How much does the US import and from where?

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This post focuses on minerals used uniquely in the manufacture of electric cars. Gabon, South Africa, Australia, Georgia. Canada, Mexico, Peru, Spain. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. The three questions of interest are: Which minerals are they? If the latter, what are the source countries? Rare earths.

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BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

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We’re seeing more companies raising funds as they look to make the jump from concept cars to high-volume manufacturing. billion, the Enel Green Power South Africa portfolio, at $1.4 South Africa at $2.6 Spain at $1.9 But the market looks increasingly crowded and consolidation is likely. billion for 300MW.

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Tata Motors commits almost $50M to UK National Automotive Innovation Campus

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Tata Motors Limited, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has confirmed its long term commitment to advanced research and development in the UK through the participation of its subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), in the UK’s National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC). Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The introduction of the one-ton pickup with seating for up to 5 people will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe.

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Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

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It will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers in Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America. in addition to serving local demand, the plant exports engines to Mercedes sites in East London, South Africa, as well as machined components to Germany).

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Daimler & Renault-Nissan Alliance expand cooperation to 1-ton pickup trucks

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The primary target markets for the truck are Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America. The three trucks will also be built in the Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain, for other markets, excluding North America. A high parts localization rate is expected to expand the supply bases in Spain and Argentina significantly.

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Synovate Global Study Explores Future Car Buyers Sentiments

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The study revealed that future car buyers in the US, Germany, UK, Spain, Russia, France and South Africa have a strong desire for change, wanting to adopt more balance in life. However, consumers across the 16 countries fell into three distinct groups. A time for introspection and balance.

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