Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2021

Hercules Electric Vehicles—a Detroit-based startup—is opening a $20-million Series A investment round managed by CMD Global Partners, a boutique investment bank. Hercules vehicles will offer integrated solar charging, long-range batteries and optional fuel-cell range-extender options. How Prieto 3D batteries work.

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APRIL 23, 2019

A combined $210 million was raised by battery storage, smart grid, and energy efficiency companies in Q1 2019—a 55.5% decrease from the $472 million raised in Q1 2018, according to a new report from Mercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm. Smart Grid.

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APRIL 19, 2018

There is now a significant wave of interest in battery raw material supply security, mainly from Asia, to underpin the growth of Li-ion battery production over the next decade. The year 2017 saw deals between Great Wall and Pilbara Minerals, and Ganfeng Lithium’s US$172-million financing of Lithium Americas. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2022

POSCO Group is the first to produce lithium hydroxide for batteries in Argentina throughout the entire process from the acquisition of mining rights to exploration, construction and operation of a production plant. Operation of the lithium plant and financing will be 100% carried out by POSCO Argentina, a subsidiary of POSCO Holdings.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2022

Global Internet of People, Inc. has entered into an investment agreement with the following parties to form a joint venture dedicated to the production of high-grade lithium-ion power battery anode materials. The rapid development of new energy vehicles and batteries around the world has led to a huge demand for lithium-ion batteries.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2022

Porsche made its first investment in Rimac in 2018 and has successively increased its interest. We were already convinced of the company’s potential in 2018 and are pleased that our commitment allowed us to contribute to its progress and current success. The new funding round is being led by Softbank Vision Fund 2.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Global clean energy investment was $67.8 billion in the third quarter of 2018, down 6% from the same period last year, according to the latest Clean Energy Investment Trends report from research company Bloomberg NEF (BNEF). billion in the first nine months of 2018, making this year certain to be the strongest since at least 2011.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2021

By 2030, bp aims to nearly double earnings from its global convenience and mobility businesses—increasing from around $5 billion in 2019—while delivering returns in the range of 15-20%. During this time, bp plans to grow its global network of EV charging points from around 11,000 today to more than 70,000.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

The LightningElectric battery conversion package is available for Ford Transit as part of Ford Motor Company’s eQVM program. Deliveries will begin in early 2018. Ford’s vehicle warranty covers the base chassis for vehicles with the LightningElectric upfit, and Ford Motor Credit financing is available. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 10, 2020

ABB was already commissioned in 2018 as technology partner to deliver 340 high-power chargers to IONITY and was the first to market in Europe with 350 kW chargers featuring liquid cooled cables. To finance the necessary chargers, the analysis estimates Europe needs €20 billion over the next 11 years, or €1.8

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AUGUST 8, 2016

The company says that its proprietary AquaRefining is first environmentally friendly process to recycle lead-acid batteries (LABs). Battery Systems Inc., the largest independent battery distributor in the US, has a 200,000 square foot battery distribution and collection facility adjacent to Aqua Metals’ TRIC facility.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. Leverage increased private sector financing for deployment of “all of the above” energy technologies. Contribute to international efforts to address global climate change.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2018

The electrification of road transport will move into top gear in the second half of the 2020s, due to tumbling battery costs and larger-scale manufacturing, with sales of electric cars surging to 28%, and those of electric buses to 84%, of their respective global markets by 2030. Annual global light duty vehicle sales.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. By 2022, not even California will meet the 10% ZEV requirement.

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JULY 6, 2021

Bugatti is contributing a tradition-rich brand, iconic products, a loyal customer base and a global dealer organisation to the joint venture. We already purchased the first shares in Rimac in 2018 and have successively increased our shareholding since then. —Lutz Meschke, Member of the Executive Board for Finance.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to the UN IMO to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D program to help eliminate CO 2 emissions from international shipping. The proposal includes core funding from shipping companies across the world of about US$5 billion over a 10-year period.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Lightning Systems, a developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, in partnership with New Eagle, a mechatronic control system provider, will introduce a full battery-electric upfit system for Ford Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway and chassis cab models. —Rich Swortzel, president, New Eagle.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). Since 1990, methane emissions in the United States have decreased by 8%.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2016

Key elements of the initial agreement were a project to develop jointly a common B- and C-segment global platform and to create a joint R&D center based in Shanghai dedicated to developing products and technologies for fast-growing Asian markets. PSA Peugeot Citroën and Dongfeng Group (DFG) entered their strategic partnership in March 2014.

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JULY 6, 2018

The first pilot projects of Car eWallet are expected to be launched as early as the second half of 2018. This is the only way in which driverless passenger cars can independently use chargeable services such as driving on toll routes, paying for parking fees or charging the battery without the presence of a driver.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2018

The first pilot projects of Car eWallet are expected to be launched as early as the second half of 2018. This is the only way in which driverless passenger cars can independently use chargeable services such as driving on toll routes, paying for parking fees or charging the battery without the presence of a driver.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Mercedes-Benz AG and Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc announced a new strategic technology agreement and an enhanced partnership. Following Aston Martin’s IPO in 2018 and various further financing rounds, Mercedes-Benz AG now owns a 2.6% In return, Mercedes-Benz AG received an equity participation of 5% in Aston Martin.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Switch Mobility Ltd, a next-generation manufacturer of carbon-neutral electric buses and light commercial vehicles, and part of the Hinduja Group, flagged-off of its double-decker bus, Switch EiV 22. The inauguration was conducted by Shri.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2019

billion) in 2017 (2018 full year results to be released on 28 February), is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic systems, drives, motors, and components for the automotive, aerospace, HVAC, and energy industries. The transaction will be funded with Danfoss’ cash on hand and is not subject to any financing condition. billion (US$6.6

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2018

Lithium demand is expected to continue growing with the shift from fossil-fuel powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EV), in addition to the steady growth of lithium-ion batteries for electric devices. The cash operating cost of approximately US$3,500/t positions the Company as being one of the lowest cost lithium producers globally.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Xiaomi Corporation, a global leader in the technology and consumer electronics sector, is joining as a strategic investor. The P7 will be the first to implement Internet Finance Authentication Alliance (IFAA) standards-compliant authentication digital car key technology. Also in July, the G3 obtained the highest total score of 92.2%

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JANUARY 30, 2018

The report shows that projected global ZEV adoption from 2015 to 2039 (based on the BNEF 2017 forecast) may follow an s-curve, similar to that of smartphone adoption in the US from 2005 to 2015. Price: The most expensive component of a ZEV is the battery. Performance: Battery range has been increasing annually. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2019

a manufacturer of electric-mobility solutions to the transportation sector ( earlier post ), closed a $35-million financing with Marathon Asset Management. Marathon, based in New York, NY, is an opportunistic global credit event-driven manager with approximately $15 billion in assets under management. Workhorse Group Inc.,

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

The idea took shape when the EV momentum was picking up globally. Rapid localisation of components Given the newness of EV technology and reliance on global joint-venture partners for tech support, there’s been a fair degree of imports over the years, but Goel believes they have aggressively localised. “As

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2016

The plug-in hybrid TX5 London Cab will be launched in the UK at the end of 2017 and in international markets in 2018. In addition to a new light-weight aluminium body structure and composite paneling, the TX5 benefits from a range-extended battery-electric vehicle system. The final order book of more than US$2.3 million (US$67.5-million)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

However, a global rollout of grid-integrated vehicles calls for common ground—a universal definition—so thousands of electric vehicles of all makes and regardless of their location will be able to provide electricity to the power grid according to the local grid needs. million) which is financed by ForskEL.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

New Delhi: Switch Mobility Ltd (‘Switch’), the manufacturer of next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicles, and a part of the Hinduja Group, launched its double-decker bus at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. The Switch EiV 22 represents a paradigm shift in sustainable urban transportation.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2013

These vehicles, with a combination of a hydrogen fuel cell and batteries, offer an extended range that performs under demanding conditions: mail routes of 100 km (62 miles) or more through the cold, hilly and mountainous terrain. This will significantly improve our level of global CO 2 emissions. The three Kangoos Z.E.s

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

Ford reaffirmed its 2017 full-year financial guidance and said its 2018 outlook will be provided in January. The company has similarly aggressive plans for China and other markets, as 90% of Ford’s new global vehicles will feature connectivity by 2020. Rapidly improving fitness to lower costs, release capital and finance growth.

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EV Life

AUGUST 24, 2023

First unveiled in 2018 by American EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive, the R1T has swiftly garnered attention for its fusion of cutting-edge technology, rugged design, and eco-conscious performance. Supply chain disruptions stemming from the global pandemic delayed its entrance into the market until 2022.

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JUNE 17, 2021

Europe and China took over the global electric car market last year. The 2018 Auto Expo in Delhi alone saw over 50 new electric vehicles being showcased by OEMs such as Tata, Mahindra, Hero Electric, Maruti Suzuki and several other new players. Ensure finance availability, particularly for commercial EVs.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The startup carmaker Rivian was founded a decade ago by RJ Scaringe, but it didn’t go public with its electric pickup truck and SUV until the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Three years and one global pandemic later, the company is now starting to deliver production versions of its 2022 R1T electric pickup truck to paying customers.

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