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IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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But a range of both advanced and emerging economies have recently announced energy strategies that include substantial roles for nuclear power as well as considerable financial incentives to invest in it. —IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

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ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

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Among the findings of the report, “HFC-134a phase-out in the Chinese light-duty motor vehicle sector”, was that, considering the social cost of CO 2 e, up to 1 trillion RMB in costs (US$150 billion) required to address climate change could be avoided through 2050 by transitioning to low-GWP alternative MACs.

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Despite challenges, India’s EV story likely to pan out, says BNP Paribas | Autocar Professional

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Thailand, for example, is seeking to transition its legacy industry towards an EV future, with Chinese support. Challenges However, the Indian market also poses unique challenges, largely to do with the cost sensitivity of the consumers. . “Countries elsewhere in the region are also trying to replicate China’s success.

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Opinion: Oil Market ShowdownCan Russia Outlast The Saudis?

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This apparent bravado notwithstanding, the two countries’ entry into the low-price Crudedome is ravaging their economies. It cited price increases that the car manufactures were forced to take to cover the increased cost of foreign parts and systems used in domestic auto manufacturing. percent year-over-year, up from 2.3

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Anderman: Li-ion capacity far outstripping demand as automakers focus more on hybrids, less on full EVs

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The xEV Insider Industry Report notes that the higher the level of electrification, the more problematic the cost/performance ratio of the vehicles—which explains the weak customer demand. The Roland Berger study starts with a bottom-up calculation of cell and material costs right along the value chain. million in 2020; and.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). Still a bit of a mystery. Competitors. This brings up a point.

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Mad Power thoughts

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The cost of grid management has soared to nearly £2billion a year in the last two decades. And in any case, an inflexible approach to regulation has caused the cost of new nuclear to balloon – despite it being perhaps the most obvious solution to our long-term energy needs. And get rid of prices caps that are distorting the market.

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