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Rough road for EV industry

Green Car Congress

Lithium prices continue to rise, and no new domestic lithium sources have yet to be established. Even Tesla, despite its substantial efforts to hold the line on affordability, has suffered from the effects of war, supply chain disruptions and the rising costs of raw materials. Tesla isn’t the only EV manufacturer facing these hurdles.

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Where to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

Baua Electric

This economic advantage could make far-flung bucket list destinations in Asia, such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Japan, or in South America, like Peru, Argentina and Chile, more accessible than ever before,” she added. Jucy recently priced a two-person van rented for a week in July at about $53 a night. Despite the strength of the U.S.

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BYD to build new $1.2B battery factory in China

Teslarati

Now, as the company looks to expand outside of Asia, it is doubling down on its Chinese production capabilities. Using an LFP chemistry , BYD advertises the battery as a more affordable, faster charging, and more durable option compared to more traditional NMC battery chemistries.

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Will the world run out of lithium?

Drive Electric

The United States Geological Survey revealed that the world’s identified lithium resources are estimated to be around 79 million metric tons, with the largest reserves in Chile, Argentina, and Australia. Some companies have also seen success in using cobalt-free batteries. million tons.

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3-Year Cruise Passengers Seek Fraud Charges Over Cancellation

Baua Electric

By now, they were supposed to be well into the first leg of the three-year Life at Sea cruise , sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Punta Arenas in Chilean Patagonia. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, asking him to investigate whether Miray, a Turkish cruise company, defrauded them out of millions of dollars.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

Green Car Congress

At the beginning of 2018 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand will follow, and at the beginning of 2019 Argentina and Brazil. The X-Class for the Latin American market will roll off the assembly lines at the Renault plant in Cordoba, Argentina, starting from 2019. Further market-specific prices will be made known successively.

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California Goes To Hell In A Handbasket But Greenius Says AB 811 is Our Route To Green Heaven

Creative Greenius

And damned if California isn’t going to score like a horny Republican Governor on Viagra in Argentina. We can’t wait to go solar so we’re we can stop paying the electric company for dirty energy. That’s why they have authorized over $7 billion bucks in energy efficiency and clean energy programs for the USA.