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EIA projects nearly 50% increase in world energy usage by 2050, led by growth in Asia

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In its International Energy Outlook 2019 (IEO2019), the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that world energy consumption will grow by nearly 50% between 2018 and 2050. million vehicles in 2018 to 169 million in 2050, and electric vehicle stocks in the non-OECD countries are projected to increase from 2.2

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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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a | The total numbers of reference devices that are estimated to be produced in the scenario between 2016 and 2050, together with the range in battery size for each type of reference device. b | The energy-storage demand for the reference devices. Battery size and element requirements for selected reference devices.

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Continental, Ericsson, Nissan, NTT DOCOMO, OKI and Qualcomm to host C-V2X trials in Japan in 2018 to validate and demo C-V2X

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The trial results will help develop the ecosystem by providing inputs to the relevant stakeholders, including ITS-related organizations and government agencies, as we prepare for the connected car of the future and the industry’s evolutionary transition towards 5G New Radio (NR), the new global cellular standard being defined in 3GPP.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance establishes Joint Innovation Hub in China to accelerate technology development for new mobility

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which will be referred to as Alliance Innovation Lab Shanghai (AIL-SH). China is not only the world’s largest auto market but is also at the leading edge of new technologies that will change the face of future mobility.

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Rivian R1T spotted with LiDAR rig in Palo Alto as more questions arise about Driver+

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In 2018, Teslarati attended Rivian’s unveiling event for the R1T pickup truck and the R1S SUV. Members of the Rivian forum observed that Rivian has removed all references to LiDAR sensors on its website. . A 2018 press release reveals that Rivian had planned to release the R1T with hardware capable of Level 3 autonomy.

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Kyoto University team proposes selective dismantling to increase recycling potential of precious metals from end-of-life vehicles

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If the recycling system for ELVs does not react positively to this change, many of the PMs in ELVs may not be returned to their material streams for reutilization in the future. The team set 2015 as the reference year and 2040 as the target year to reflect the current and future situations. —Xu et al. 8b04273.

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Volkswagen targeting further boost in factory productivity; TRANSFORM.TOGETHER

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The Volkswagen brand has introduced a new production strategy—TRANSFORM.TOGETHER—which targets a 30% increase in productivity worldwide by 2025 compared to 2018. We must invest heavily in our future. Team of the future. Low-expenditure factories of the future. Rework-free products and processes.