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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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Analysis by researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) suggests that, given the foreseen scaling of battery demand up to 2050, each may face supply risks, albeit for different reasons. Estimated number of devices and related energy demand for 2016–2050.

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AvtoVAZ launches 3 concepts at Moscow Motor Show; collaboration with Renault-Nissan

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AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, introduced three new LADA concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. Production is scheduled to start in 2016 in Togliatti. The new design is expected to be track launched in 2015, with the first road tests planned for spring 2015.

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Volkswagen to build first production MEB electric vehicle at Zwickau in 2019

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Volkswagen’s Zwickau plant in Saxony, Germany will build the brand’s first production vehicle based on the MEB—the Modular Electric Drive kit, Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukastenin—2019. Salzgitter will produce and supply MEB drive system components. Earlier post.) Volkswagen’s I.D., The compact I.D. Earlier post.).

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Nostalgic Beach Supplies, Egg Cups and More

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Garden Party Ikebana Essentials From the Fashion Designer Ulla Johnson The New York-based fashion designer Ulla Johnson has collaborated with the British Japanese home and gardening brand Niwaki on a five-piece ikebana kit, launching next week.

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Renault-Nissan jointly developing new vehicle program for growth markets; CMF-A for affordability

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A platform is a horizontal segmentation; a CMF is a cross-sector concept. Both sub-assembly and parts supply to the line are completely flexible. The company will launch 10 new vehicles in India through 2016 including new premium SUV Terrano later this year and the first Datsun car. Earlier post.)

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HD REV powertrain company Wrightspeed gearing up for commercialization push

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The company recently showcased its powertrain technology alongside Mack Trucks at Waste Expo 2016 in Las Vegas and signed a $30+ million deal with NZ Bus, signaling multinational and multimodal demand for the company’s powertrain technology. Erin Sawyer, Supply Chain Director. Vlad Kalika, Director of Engineering.

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Porsche launches new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid with new gen hybrid module; more e-range, better performance

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Porsche views “hybrid” as being as synonymous with performance as with sustainability, pointing to the victory of the 919 Hybrid in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2015 and 2016. Porsche sees this new type of “E-Performance” as the performance kit of the future. Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (2016). Energy consumption is 15.9 kWh/100 km.

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