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Roskill: Chinese companies step up their pursuit of lithium resources

Green Car Congress

China is stepping up its pursuit of control of the lithium supply chain, underpinned by the rapid growth of its lithium-ion battery industry building on agressive policy surrounding electric vehicle sales, according to metals and mining consultancy Roskill.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches new Vito in China; unveiling electric van of future this week

Green Car Congress

We have successfully entered numerous markets with the new Vito since its launch in 2014—over 65 in total—and we have significantly increased unit sales ever since. In the first half of 2016, Vito and V-Class continued to be the strongest sales drivers. We are convinced it will be as compelling to customers in China, too.

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Opinion: Why Lithium Will See Another Price Spike This Fall

Green Car Congress

Given this new investment, plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales are expected to experience 62% year-over-year growth in 2016 , 60% in 2017, and likely 100% in 2018. Orocobre Limited is commissioning their Olaroz project in Argentina, and is currently at 68% of its 17,500 TPA full capacity. It aims to be at capacity in September.

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US EV policy to boost free trade agreement nations in battery metal trade – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The US aims to achieve 67 % of new light-duty auto sales being electric vehicles by 2032, a substantial increase from 6.6 % in 2022. The federal law further discourages the use of materials from Chinese companies or China. The legislative framework puts a specific timeline for reducing Chinese content from supply chains by 2025.

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A Brief Look at Today's Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles and the Companies That Are Revolutionizing an Old Industry - Yahoo! Finance

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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