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Volkswagen and JAC launch new JV for electric cars for mass market in China; 1st vehicle in 2018

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In the presence of Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Berlin, Volkswagen signed a joint venture agreement with the Chinese automaker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC). The objective is to deliver 400,000 electric vehicles to the Chinese market in 2020 and 1.5 million electric vehicles in 2025.

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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. Chinese EV sales through to July totalled 696,000 this year. However, the combined conversion capacities of these two market leaders is below 30% of total Chinese capacity.

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Ford outlines China expansion strategy; SUVs, EVs and connected vehicles; 50+ new Fords and Lincolns by 2025

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In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. Ford plans to open 100 new outlets next year.

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Hyundai Mobis unveils e-corner module turns wheels to 90º

Electric Vehicles India

The concept of the e-Corner Module all-in-one wheel was first introduced at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. The company said in a statement “Once the reliability verification and feasibility studies on mass production are completed, Hyundai Mobis will begin placing mass production orders from global automakers for implementation.”

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Volkswagen Group launching major electro-mobility campaign in China; $25B on new vehicles, technologies and plants up to 2018

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Starting in 2016, this will be followed by two models developed specially for the Chinese market: These are the Audi A6 ( earlier post ) and a new mid-size limousine from the Volkswagen brand, both plug-in hybrids which are being developed together with the joint venture partners FAW Volkswagen and Shanghai Volkswagen and will be produced locally.

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Power Electric Scooter Buyers Guide | 2022

Plug In India

We really spent many weeks gathering data from real owners, manufacturers, dealers and many of you have appreciated the effort. Some states also offer state subsidy, please check with your dealer on what is final price in your state. They are global exporters of electric scooters to all parts of the world. That is impressive.

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CRU: Lithium prices plunging as hype meets reality; impact of new supply, disappointing BEV sales

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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. Chinese EV sales through to July totalled 696,000 this year, an impressive 41.5% Lithium hydroxide has fallen by 30% to RMB 74,500/t, according to CRU’s price assessments.

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