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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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Demand in Latin America fell by 30% to 318,000 units, following restrictions in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and more recently Brazil and Mexico. The volume was also affected by the economic crisis in Argentina, the region’s third largest market. While Japan, Korea and the CIS countries recorded very low decreases.

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Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India

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Lithium is among one of the costliest materials that are found outside of India, in other countries such as Chile Australia, China, Argentina, etc. In Australia, there are 2,800,000 tons of Lithium reserves and in Argentina, there are 1,700,000 tons of Lithium reserves. In Chile, there are 8,600,000 tons of Lithium reserves.

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Balqon Receives Initial $490,000 Purchase Order for Heavy-Duty Electric Drive Systems From New China-Based Distributor

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Under the terms of the dealer agreement, DynaProTech plans to integrate Balqon’s zero-emissions electric drive systems into electric buses, heavy-duty trucks, light commercial vehicles and automobiles for use throughout China. DynaProTech will also provide servicing and parts for Balqon’s products throughout China. Verde in Spain.

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Iveco Electric Daily Prototype Begins Testing in Brazil

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This builds on the partnership initiated in 2006 between Fiat Automoveis and Itaipu Binacional for the production of the first pure electric traction automobile in Brazil. However, the project is also attracting significant interest among other large companies across both Brazil and Argentina.

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What is Extreme E? – 1# Ultimate beginners guide to Extreme E

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Formula E co-founder Alejandro Agag and Champ Car World Series star Gil de Ferran formulated the sport in 2018, which is now officially recognised by the International Automobile Federation, known more widely as the FIA. Glacier X Prix – Tierra del Fuego, Argentina – 11-12 December. What are the rules of Extreme E?

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Letting in the Light

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It was like the early days of the automobile industry when everything was so scattered,” Smith explained. Students from dozens of states, Canada, and other countries, recently including Bermuda and Argentina, have traveled to Danville to take the course. LEV manufacturing and distribution were very disorganized back then.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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The majority of lithium reserves are found in countries like Australia, Chile, and Argentina. Manufacturing Processes and Assembly Automobile manufacturing involves numerous stages, including stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly. However, mining lithium raises environmental concerns such as water scarcity and pollution.