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IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

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by 2020, and 64% by 2050. The global energy supply became 6% cleaner from 1971 to 1990,in response to the oil shocks of the 1970s. In 1990 the underlying carbon intensity of supply was 57.1 The world must slow the growth of energy demand as well as make its energy supply cleaner, the IEA said. Source: IEA. tCO 2 /toe).

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Musk: Buying EV batteries from suppliers costs less vs. Tesla’s own

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Battery Day and 4680 aimed to halve the cost While Musk is now talking about cost parity, it’s a very different reality for Tesla’s signature battery move, nearly four years after its September 2020 Battery Day. But we expect to achieve cost parity, even be much lower than the supplier cell price today, by the end of the year.”

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Fisker names its all-electric SUV Ocean; unveils app-based leasing program

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For the past two years, we have been working quietly on an emotionally appealing and affordable luxury electric vehicle that will serve as a flagship for driving positive global change—from the most sustainable materials possible across the supply chain to practicality that will change the perception of what an EV can be.

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Is Europe’s Nuclear Phaseout Starting to Phase Out?

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In the depths of the 1970s oil crisis, French prime minister Pierre Messmer saw an opportunity to transform his country’s energy supply. A demolition crew brought both down on an overcast day in early 2020. The event was abrupt and unceremonious, its time kept secret to prevent crowds from gathering amidst the first wave of Covid-19.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivering 10 eActros electric heavy-duty trucks to customers for two years of fleet testing

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A number of technical and, above all, business-related issues remain outstanding, key among them the range and cost of the batteries, but also the infrastructure required for their use as part of customers’ commercial fleets. The scope ranges from groceries to building supplies and raw materials. Earlier post.).

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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The event is scheduled to be held from January 10 to 12, 2024 and the theme is Gateway to the Future. We are expanding the green supply chain and creating the largest green energy system, green electrolysers, solar panels, and manufacturing of ammonia to support green growth.”

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Due to their excellent cold-cranking ability, durability and low cost, 12V lead-based batteries remain the only battery technology tested for the mass market that satisfies the technical requirements for these vehicles. This electrical system is supplied by a 12V lead-based battery. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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