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CRU: lithium price downtrend continues, with disappointing EV sales in China the driver

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China is the world’s largest user of lithium, accounting for 57% of global demand in 2019, and is also the biggest supplier of lithium converted products. With 4G handsets now representing 95% of domestic sales, market saturation has resulted in mobile phone sales through to July dropping by 5% year-to-date. Source: Fastmarkets.

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GM to cease manufacturing in Australia by 2017

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General Motors announced it will transition to a national sales company in Australia and New Zealand. The company will discontinue vehicle and engine manufacturing and significantly reduce its engineering operations in Australia by the end of 2017. Warranty terms and spare parts availability will remain unchanged.

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GM and Isuzu investing $175M for plant for diesel engine components

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2017 Duramax 6.6L —Gerald Johnson, GM’s executive vice president of Global Manufacturing. Heavy-duty trucks make up about 25% of full-size pickup sales in the US. V-8 Turbo Diesel (L5P) for Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD. DMAX is 60% owned by GM, 40% owned by Isuzu Diesel Services of America, Inc.

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IHS cuts 2015 light vehicle sales forecast in China to 23.4 million; deeper cut for 2016

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IHS revised downward its forecast for light vehicle sales in China, projecting a decline of 3 to 4 percent from previous estimates for 2015. IHS Automotive has reduced its full year 2015 light vehicle sales forecast for China to 23.4 However, sales activity may not be as negative as current media reports suggest, according to IHS.

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GM boosting production of Chevrolet Bolt EV more than 20% for Q4 compared to three-quarter average; 1% of US 1H vehicle deliveries

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US and global demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been very strong in 2018, with global sales estimated to be up more than 35% year over year in the second quarter and up more than 40% in the first half, according to GM. to 3,483 units from 4,500 units in the same period in 2017. GM Q2 US performance. percentage points.

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Chrysler recalls about 24,000 Pacifica PHEVs, says stop charging and park outside

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid The recall population includes Pacifica Hybrids from model years 2017 to 2021 , including about 19,500 vehicles in the U.S., 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid The recall population includes Pacifica Hybrids from model years 2017 to 2021 , including about 19,500 vehicles in the U.S.,

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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A new study by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark has found that car dealerships pose a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption at the point of sale due to a perceived lack of business case viability in relation to gasoline and diesel vehicles. Only three North America-focused studies exist as of 2017.

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