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Cooperation of Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance accelerates, strengthens in 2015

Green Car Congress

Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Alliance, described the partnership as “ one of the most productive in the auto industry. ”. The truck will be built by Nissan in the Renault plant in Cordoba, Argentina, along with the Nissan NP300 and a Renault 1-ton truck, for Latin America.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

The interesting thing is before electric cars were popular, no one in the auto industry or mainstream media even questioned where petrol or the metals used in engines are coming from. But the impact is way lesser than what it takes to drill, extract, transport, refine and burn oil. link] A typical passenger vehicle emits about 5.07

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

With 8 million tons, Chile has the world’s largest known lithium reserves, followed by Australia (2.7 million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). The mining industry as a whole is also being held more accountable globally and parts of the global auto industry are now focusing intently on ethical sourcing.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

With 8 million tons, Chile has the world’s largest known lithium reserves, followed by Australia (2.7 million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). The mining industry as a whole is also being held more accountable globally and parts of the global auto industry are now focusing intently on ethical sourcing.