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ACEA map: Affordability of electric cars, correlation between market uptake and GDP in the EU

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The European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA) has published an interactive map that illustrates the correlation between the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) and GDP per capita for each of the 27 EU member states and the United Kingdom. Across the EU, 3.0% Across the EU, 3.0% and Italy 0.9%).

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Renault introducing new affordable urban EV in China first in 2019, new electrification options on three popular models in 2020

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Renault will introduce a new, affordable urban electric vehicle in 2019, coming first to China, and new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options on three of its popular vehicles in 2020. The showcar Renault K-ZE, a new global A-segment, SUV-inspired electric vehicle, is capable of 250 km NEDC (155 miles).

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DOE announces $31M in funding to advance H2@Scale

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The focus of H2@Scale is to enable affordable and reliable large-scale hydrogen generation, transport, storage, and utilization in the United States across multiple sectors. Key challenges to the H2@Scale concept include affordability, reliability, and performance of emerging hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Earlier post.)

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Greta launches 4 electric scooters in India with affordable priceĀ 

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Greta launches 4 electric scooters in India with affordable price . The company explained it received approval for its electric scooters from the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) in late 2019. Greta Electric Scooters a Gujarat based electric scooter has entered the EV electric two-wheeler market.

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ExxonMobil starts up $2B Beaumont refinery expansion, adding 250k barrels per day capacity

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This expansion is the equivalent of a medium-sized refinery and is a key part of our plans to provide society with reliable, affordable energy products. Permian crude oil is processed at the Beaumont refinery where the company manufactures finished products, including diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel.

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New Bosch e-axle integrates motor, power electronics, transmission; mass production in 2019

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This makes the powertrain not only far more efficient, but more affordable as well. Start of production is planned for 2019 at the latest. Bosch thus has many years of experience in the manufacture of electric motors, axle drives, and power electronics. Click to enlarge.

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Ford investing $3.5B to build LFP battery plant in Michigan; partnering with CATL

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Limited (CATL), the worldā€™s leading battery manufacturer. Under the arrangement, Fordā€™s wholly owned subsidiary would manufacture the battery cells using LFP battery cell knowledge and services provided by CATL. Ford has reached a new agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., With this $3.5-billion

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