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Nikkei: Nissan will sell only electric and hybrid cars in China by 2025

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Nissan will introduce nine models in China by 2025 that will either be fully electric or hybrid. It will likely take about 10 years for electric vehicles to be as profitable as gasoline-powered vehicles due to high battery costs, according to the Nikkei report. Earlier post.).

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Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries

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Volvo and battery giant CATL are teaming up to turn old EV batteries into new ones. The partnership aims to further reduce the carbon footprint of EVs by recycling key battery materials. In fact, Volvo’s last diesel-powered car rolled off the production line last month as the automaker looks toward a cleaner future.

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Volkswagen Group to invest approximately €10B in powertrain technologies over the next five years; targeting Nº 1 in e-mobility by 2022

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At the same time, the Volkswagen Group is continuing to develop diesel and gasoline engines, targeting making them a further 10 to 15 percent more efficient and cleaner by 2020. The Volkswagen Group will introduce more than 10 new electrified models by the end of 2018, Müller said. billion) in these technologies by 2022.

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Volkswagen to invest ~$18B in China through 2022 on e-mobility, autonomy, digitalization, mobility services; new JAC-VW electric SUV

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On the eve of the 2018 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Volkswagen Group announced that it its joint-venture partners will invest around €15 billion ($18.3 We are accelerating to make mobility cleaner, safer and more intelligent to really improve people’s lives. SOL E20X electric SUV. Volkswagen sold almost 3.2

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. In monetary terms, these savings amount to €3,000 (US$3,400) every year.

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GSRTC flags off Switch EiV 22 double decker buses for sustainable urban transit in Gujarat | Autocar Professional

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SWITCH Mobility will manage the supply, operation, and maintenance of these electric buses, contributing to cleaner and smarter intra-city travel. Launched in August 2022, the Switch EiV 22 boasts a contemporary double-decker design and fully electric capabilities, revolutionising intra-city bus travel in India.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The vast majority of the funded projects are for battery-electric buses and infrastructure; two projects are receiving a total of $3.2 Napa Valley Transportation Authority will receive funding to purchase BYD 30' battery electric buses to replace buses in a comprehensive revitalization of Vine Transit's current revenue vehicle fleet.

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