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139. THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST: Predictions for 2022

Qnovo

They are launching new EV models by record numbers; models that end users are willing to buy from manufacturers other than Tesla. The supply chain of raw materials critical to batteries is investing in increased resilience from Chinese-controlled mines in Africa. Electrification of vehicles is a real economic tsunami.

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Three perspectives on China’s EV industry (spoiler alert: legacy brands are toast) – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Jeremiads lamenting China’s takeover of the global auto industry are everywhere these days. Each reaches basically the same conclusion: the global non-Chinese automakers will never be able to catch up unless they radically change their corporate mindsets. Three recent accounts stand out from the pack. Williams asks.

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Electric Car Watch #4: Toyota is the new Kodak

Plug In India

The entire auto industry has given up on investing in Hydrogen cars. It is very clear to me that Toyota’s EV announcements are geared to serve the Chinese and EU markets, which have more aggressive zero-emission vehicle goals than the rest of the world. Why would people buy Toyota ICE cars then?

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Electric vehicles trends in India

Electric Vehicles India

Many state governments have already started procuring electric buses from Chinese and local electric bus manufacturers. As per the company, this is the largest amount that is raised by an electric mobility company in all of Sub-Saharan Africa. Electric buses. The Swedish-Kenyan company raised $5 million in equity and $2.5

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