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AUGUST 28, 2019

In June 2019, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were responsible for 91% of all passenger electrified vehicle battery capacity deployed globally (in GWh) versus just 84% in June 2018, according to Adamas Intelligence’s latest ‘ EV Battery Capacity Monthly ’ report. In total, Adamas data indicates that 6.1

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

From 2018 H1 through 2019 H1, the growing popularity of long-range BEVs with high-capacity batteries resulted in a 52% increase in the amount of lithium carbonate and lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) deployed globally per EV, from 7.7 GWh in 2019 H1, more than its three closest competitors combined (BYD, BJEV, Nissan).

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MAY 12, 2020

For comparison, columns over the same time periods are shown for 2019. The week of Chinese New Year holiday is indicated by the red lantern shown inset panels (b) and (h). The New Year holiday covers 4-10 February in 2019, and 24-30 January in 2020 (exceptionally extended to 2 February because of COVID-19). van Gent, J.,

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MAY 22, 2019

Low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) could reduce China’s demand for gasoline and, in turn, impact global oil prices, according to a new issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. “ million of them—roughly 30% more units than conventional electric vehicle makers did.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Total visible copper stocks (LME + COMEX + SHFE + Chinese bonded warehouses) amounted to just 560kt at the end of January, noted critical materials supply chain intelligence company Roskill—only 11kt more than the lowest recent stock level of 549kt in December 2019.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Farasis Energy, a global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion cells, modules and large battery systems, recently completed C-round financing exceeding 1 Billion US dollars. The compay will use the capital raised to accelerate the expansion of its global automotive battery manufacturing infrastructure.

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MARCH 31, 2024

According to Felipe Munoz, Global Analyst at JATO Dynamics: “As the economic outlook has continued to improve, the car market has gone from strength to strength. JATO’s data revealed that these vehicles were responsible for 61% of total sales in February 2024, in comparison to the 62% registered in February 2019.

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APRIL 30, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 has already impacted the automotive industry significantly, according to JATO Dynamics, a leading provider of global automotive data and insight. Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst. million units.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Xiaomi Corporation, a global leader in the technology and consumer electronics sector, is joining as a strategic investor. It has received funding from prominent Chinese and international investors including Alibaba Group and IDG Capital. Xpeng Motors achieved numerous milestones this year.

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MARCH 28, 2019

Daimler AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group , the German and Chinese automotive groups, have formed a 50-50 globally focused joint venture to own, operate and further develop smart, the pioneer of small urban vehicles, as a leader in premium-electrified vehicles. The joint venture is expected to be finalized by the end of 2019.

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OCTOBER 2, 2018

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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JANUARY 3, 2020

Although many who follow the growth of electric cars eagerly await the release of Tesla’s fourth-quarter and annual delivery numbers for 2019, the Tesla of 2020 and beyond is a truly global manufacturer. Tesla confirmed that it delivered its first 15 Chinese-made Tesla Model 3 sedans Monday—to Tesla employees.

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MARCH 23, 2024

Because at the same time that automakers are begging for the ability to continue the global-scale mass murder that they continually enable (via pollution that kills millions worldwide per year ), they’re also begging governments to slow down other parts of the industry that are taking the EV transition seriously. Namely: China.

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JANUARY 31, 2016

The global fuel cell market in the automotive industry is set to grow at a rapid CAGR of more than 45% (in terms of unit shipments) through 2019, according to a new report by global technology research and advisory company Technavio. The fuel cell market in the automotive industry is dominated by APAC.

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JULY 22, 2017

Japan’s Asahi Shimbun reports that Toyota will begin mass production of EVs in China in 2019, using the C-HR crossover ( earlier post ) as the base. The report says that the C-HR-based EV will be limited to the Chinese market, and that Toyota aims to introduce another mass-produced EV in 2020.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Volkswagen operates a plant in Xinjiang as part of a joint venture with Chinese state-owned carmaker SAIC Motor. The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not immediately answer questions about the report sent by fax by The Associated Press. The companies listed in the new report also include Chinese electrical vehicle giant BYD.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The new IDTechEx report “ Materials for Electric Vehicles 2020-2030 ” finds that in recent years, there has been an increased shift towards more permanent magnet-based motors: 2019 saw this increase to 82% compared to 79% in 2015.

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JANUARY 12, 2020

In August 2019, CRU reported on the steady slide in prices that has occurred in the lithium market since the beginning of the year. Lithium carbonate prices in China dropped between January and August 2019 by nearly 20% since the beginning of 2019 to RMB 65,000/t, equivalent to $9.25/kg Source: Fastmarkets.

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JUNE 5, 2021

In March, China’s Ganfeng Lithium—the sixth-largest lithium company by production in 2019—said that its board approved a plan to acquire a 49% equity interest in Yiliping for 1.47 billion Chinese yuan (US$229 million). The project, located in the Tibetan Plateau’s Qaidam Basin, has a mining license that will expire in 2028.

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APRIL 15, 2023

For the year as a whole, global oil production growth slows to 1.2 IEA forecasts global refining throughput to average 82 million barrels per day this year, 0.1 IEA forecasts global refining throughput to average 82 million barrels per day this year, 0.1 mb/d below 2019 average throughputs. mb/d versus 4.6 mb/d in 2022.

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MARCH 19, 2019

In January 2019, the Chinese market saw 253% more nickel deployed in passenger EV batteries than the same month the year prior, according to a model-by-model build-up using Adamas Intelligence’s EV Battery Capacity and Battery Metals Tracker.

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JULY 9, 2019

In May 2019, NCM 811 (cathode with nickel, cobalt and manganese in a ratio of 8:1:1) battery cell deployment in passenger EV batteries (MWh deployed) was 113% higher than the total capacity deployed in April, according to Adamas Intelligence’s latest “EV Battery Capacity Monthly” report.

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JUNE 19, 2017

GAC Motor was one of the few automakers, and the only Chinese auto brand, to take the main stage at last week’s Michelin Movin’On 2017 global sustainable mobility summit in Montreal. GAC has already established its first North America R&D Center in Silicon Valley, and plans to to enter the US market no later than 2019.

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MAY 19, 2020

These products, designed for the Chinese market, will help reduce VOC emissions and meet the stringent standards implemented in various cities in China. DiDi currently has 25 owned body and paint shops in China and will be expanding to more than 200 owned and franchised shops globally by the end of this year. Source: BASF Coatings.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

The super e-car with a driving mileage of more than 500 kilometers is slated to hit the market in 2019. Mass production will start in 2019 in Nidec’s new dedicated 66,000 m 2 factory in the Pinghu Economic Development Zone near Shanghai. A modified 87 kg version of this basic integrated system will power the Aion S.

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JULY 29, 2021

Haldor Topsoe and Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum have formed a joint venture with the aim of delivering locally produced MK-151+ methanol synthesis catalysts to the Chinese market. According to statistics from the China Nitrogen Fertilizer Industry Association (CNFIA), in 2019, the installed capacity for methanol production in China reached 89.9

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While BEVs were a hot item last month, jumping 81%, to a record 407.000 units, PHEVs were even hooter, shooting 205% in December, allowing them to end the year with 31% of plugin sales, up 5% from the 26% of 2019, giving credit to those that say that PHEVs will still be around for a while. BEV) of 2019. share (4.9% plugin share (1.9%

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APRIL 11, 2024

Chinese EV makers are looking to export electric vehicles by the tens of thousands around the globe, but they need a lot more car-carrying vessels to make that happen. Yet, the current state of affairs is rapidly changing, with Chinese companies putting 47 ships on order, which accounts for a quarter of all orders globally.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Global electric passenger car sales totalled 280,000 units in 2014, representing growth of 43% compared with 2013; total global passenger car sales that year were 72 million units. The report projects annual EV sales in Europe of 500,000 units by 2019. Expected EV sales volume in 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025. 2015-YTD actual.

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AUGUST 13, 2018

Territory customers can choose between a fuel-efficient gasoline engine option; 48V mild hybrid with Miller-Cycle technology; and a plug-in hybrid powertrain when it goes on sale in early 2019. The all-new SUV will be manufactured at JMC’s Xiao Lan plant, which meets Ford’s global manufacturing standards. million in 2020, up from 10.8

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MAY 26, 2015

This plant is the Group’s 119 th global facility and its 20 th in China. This new facility will bring us nearer to our Chinese customers and also improve the quality of our supply chain. Volkswagen has been at home on the Chinese market for more than 20 years and is among the country’s western automobile pioneers. —Prof.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

In 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ global portfolio will include eight all-electric Mercedes-EQ models. The global Mercedes-Benz production network is ready for the company’s electric product offensive and is integrating its Mercedes-EQ models into series production in its existing plants. Global battery production network.

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

will become the first Chinese start-up specializing in L4 autonomous driving to receive investment from and to form a strategic partnership with a global automotive group. as it pioneers such full autonomous systems for the demanding Chinese market-place. The investment in WeRide.ai Utilizing the latest investment, WeRide.ai

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

This brilliant result has allowed the YTD numbers increase the growth rate to +32% YoY, a step above the 2019 growth rate (+11%), so it looks 2020 will end up as a recovery year for plugins. Highlighting the Chinese brands good moment, SAIC climbed to #11, while GAC was up to #14, with 7.556 units, a new year best for the brand.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), unveiled the premium ride-hailing provider StarRides in China with inaugural services to begin in Hangzhou in December 2019. Tom Gu joined StarRides on 1 September 2019 as Chief Executive Officer, leading a staff of 80 employees.

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APRIL 16, 2019

million) of the group’s global objective of 22 million battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2028. Initiatives with all three Chinese vehicle production joint ventures – FAW-Volkswagen, SAIC VOLKSWAGEN and JAC Volkswagen – will enable this target to be reached. Volkswagen Group China is going full-scale electric in 2019.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The BMW Group is speeding up the shift towards electromobility and strengthening its global network for production of electrified vehicles. It will ramp up for the first time at our future plant in Debrecen, Hungary, before being rolled out across our global production network in stages. —Milan Nedeljkovi?.

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