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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The European car market remained stable during 2018, as 15.6 million vehicles were registered—just 346 more than in 2017— according to JATO Dyanmics. It was the best result since 2007, when the market peaked with 16.02 Globally, Europe was the world’s third-largest car market behind China and the US.

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MAY 16, 2012

Electrification in vehicles is a key trend in the automotive industry, and the increase in electric components within vehicles is boosting the market for traction motors. million units in 2017. million units in 2017. Permanent magnet motors are expected to dominate the market by virtue of their performance and efficiency.

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JULY 25, 2017

A new white paper from a team at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the growing US electric vehicle market and the factors that are driving it, with a focus on the 50 most populous US metropolitan areas. Many factors are helping to spur electric vehicle growth in markets across the United States.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

Daimler AG will make investments in the high nine figures (euro) in the new model series by the time of the market launch. The pickup will be launched in late 2017 in Europe under the name Mercedes-Benz X-Class. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. That figure is 0.5%

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

The European car market recorded the highest monthly decline of the last decade in September 2018, as 1.12 million vehicles were registered—343,000 less than in September 2017, according to figures from JATO Dynamics. SUVs also bucked the general trend and continued to gain market share. in September 2017 to 36.4%

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MAY 18, 2018

Synthetic graphite electrode prices rose nine-fold through the first three quarters of 2017, increasing from US$1,748/t in January 2017 to a high of US$16,309/t in September, according to Roskill Information Services. Scrap steel was banned from sale to such furnaces in early 2017, becoming available for use in EAFs.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Dr Eckhard Scholz, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said that the first e-Crafter vehicles will already be in customers’ hands by 2017. The load width available between the wheel arches is 1,380 mm and the maximum cargo space length is 4,855 mm, thus meaning no changes to the overall dimensions.

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

As of the end of 2017, these 25 cities were home to nearly 1.4 These 25 cities, representing just 12% of world passenger vehicle sales, account for 44% of the world’s cumulative electric vehicle sales through 2017. Cumulative electric vehicle sales and 2017 passenger vehicle sales in top global electric vehicle markets.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The warning came as a new report published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirmed that the fleet average CO 2 of newly registered cars rose for the first time in 2017, despite vehicles becoming ever more efficient. Diesel market share declined by more than five percentage points to 42.0%. of the UK’s 2.5

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MARCH 12, 2012

According to a recent report examining batteries for electric vehicles from Pike Research, as manufacturing efficiencies improve and access to lithium expands, the installed cost of Li-ion batteries will fall by more than one-third by the end of 2017. In terms of revenue, the market for Li-ion batteries for transportation will grow from $2.0

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JULY 8, 2019

as ongoing confusion over low emission zones and diesel, the removal of key ultra low emission vehicle incentives and an overall decline in buyer confidence affected the market. of the market. UK new car registrations declined for a fourth consecutive month in June, with year-on-year demand falling by -4.9% respectively. in June and 7.3%

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APRIL 9, 2019

All but three European car manufacturers met their specific emission targets in 2017, based on current European vehicle test rules. Nevertheless, average carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars sold in the European Union in 2017 rose by 0.4g g CO 2 /km in 2017 to 118.5 The average new van registered in 2017 emitted 156.1

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

At the SAE 2017 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium last week, an overview of the plans for testing to validate power levels up to WPT 3, (11kW) for SAE J2954TM were shown along with a preview of the technology to be standardized in the upcoming Recommended Practice. Earlier post.). 7.7kW) in 2016. 7.7kW) in 2016.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

The company will discontinue vehicle and engine manufacturing and significantly reduce its engineering operations in Australia by the end of 2017. Holden will continue to have a presence in Australia beyond 2017, consisting of a national sales company, a national parts distribution center and a global design studio.

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JULY 5, 2012

PEV Sales in China by segment: 2012-2017. Pike projects the PEV market in China will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 60% from 2012 to 2017, surpassing 152,000 units sold annually by 2017. However, that figure represents less than 1% of the total light duty vehicle market in China. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

This is a further development of RIL and BP’s partnership which began in 2011 and expanded in 2017 including agreement to seek options to work together to develop differentiated fuels and mobility businesses. India is set to be the world’s largest growth market for energy by the mid-2020s.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017

New vehicle sales in Europe in October 2017 increased 5.6% Despite a turbulent 2017, results for the first ten months of the year show an overall increase in registrations of 3.6%, with 13.18 of the market—an increase in market share of 5.1 of the market. million units were registered. percentage points.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan, due to go on sale this spring, features a new B20-capable Ecotec 1.6-liter The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The joint venture will begin testing fully driverless systems in 2020 and have a production-ready autonomous driving platform available for robotaxi providers, fleet operators, and automotive manufacturers in 2022. Hyundai first began testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in the US in 2015 with a license from the state of Nevada.

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JULY 2, 2020

A new Leaderboard Report from Guidehouse Insights evaluates the strategy and execution of 21 electric vehicle (EV) upstarts, with Rivian, NIO, and Nikola ranked as the leading market players. However, challenges remain concerning costs, limited model availability in certain vehicle classes, and gaps in charging infrastructure solutions.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Super Cruise, GM’s semi-automated driving technology, will come to market in a new 2017 Cadillac vehicle. What’s more, I’m announcing that we will bring an advanced, highly automated driving technology to the market in the same timeframe. Click to enlarge. We are not doing anything for the sake of the technology itself.

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APRIL 10, 2017

The PEUGEOT MICRO e-Kick electrically assisted scooter has been awarded a Red Dot Product Design 2017 award for its high-end design and the solution that it provides in meeting sustainable urban mobility challenges. A premium electrically assisted scooter, the e-Kick came onto the market in November 2016 in Europe, at €1,190 including VAT.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2016

US Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Abigail Hopper released the final plan to guide future energy development for the Nation’s Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for 2017-2022. The Beaufort and Chukchi Seas planning areas in the Arctic are not included in the Proposed Final Program.

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APRIL 14, 2016

Key learnings from Volvo’s SuperTruck ( earlier post ) efforts played a critical role in the design and engineering of Volvo Trucks North America’s recently introduced 2017 powertrain, delivering improved fuel efficiency and performance to customers. A proven common rail fuel injection system was adapted to Volvo’s 2017 D11 and D13 engines.

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JULY 12, 2017

All US 2017 Mazda models tested by the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ), including the all-new Mazda CX-5, have been awarded the nonprofit organization's highest safety rating, Top Safety Pick+, when equipped with optional front crash prevention and adaptive LED headlights.

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APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. Earlier post.). Accord Hybrid.

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DECEMBER 24, 2019

These data are for 2017, the most recent year for which vehicle miles of travel are available. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics 2017, August 2018, Table VM-2. Note: Highway vehicle VMT includes all vehicle travel on highways, streets, and local roads. Sources: VMT – U.S.

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MAY 11, 2020

Because sources such as wind and solar have no fuel costs, when available, they are the first sources dispatched to meet electricity demand. Electricity generation from coal fell, and the increase in natural gas-fired electricity generation was more limited. Source: US Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review.

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JULY 15, 2016

The joint venture expects Plugless EV charging to be in series production and commercially available with a China-based OEM in 2017. China is the fastest growing EV market in the world, and we see tremendous opportunities in bringing Plugless technology to the market. —Evatran CEO Rebecca Hough.

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

A total of 50,401 vehicles have been manufactured in Dresden since March 2017. In 2017, the Transparent Factory started production in parallel to meet the high demand. Measured by sales figures, the e-Golf is one of the most popular e-cars in Europe—especially with customers in Norway and the German home market.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The US automaker, which has been testing the European waters with its luxury Cadillac EVs since late last year, has just launched its Cadillac Lyriq SUV in France this morning, with other markets on the horizon. The brand is also planning a showroom in Paris, and the Lyriq will be available for order online from March 23.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released three new reports showcasing strong growth across the US fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market. According to these reports, the US continues to be one of the world’s largest and fastest growing markets for fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

The project to collect and analyze data will be completed in September 2020, while installation of the 50 fast chargers along the corridor is expected to be completed by March 2017. Nissan has played a leading role in growing the number of EV fast charging stations in the US from 250 stations in 2013, to an anticipated 2,000 stations by 2017.

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JULY 23, 2018

Yet, despite ambitious pledges and investments by governments and automakers, it is by no means clear that these vehicles will ultimately reach mass-market consumers. Carbon pricing alone is insufficient to bring low-carbon vehicles to the mass market, though it may have a supporting role in ensuring a decarbonized energy supply.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

models will also be exclusively available with fully electric drive. It has been externally provided with renewable energy generated by hydroelectric power stations since 2017. 3 will be available with three battery sizes. 100 kW DC charging is optionally also available. All future ID. 3 at the Zwickau plant.

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JULY 24, 2017

China-based GAC Motor has introduced its all-electric GE3 SUV into the Chinese market; the GE3 made its international debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. The smart all-electric GE3 is available within the price range of 150,200 to 173,200 yuan (US$ 22,200 to 25,600). Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Later this year, Buick will become the first brand in China officially to roll out the market-ready technology on a production vehicle, a Buick GL8. In August at Tech Day in Shanghai, GM announced that in 2022, 5G will be available on all new Cadillac models and most Chevrolet and Buick vehicles going forward.

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