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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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However, details by powertrain highlights that only pure electric cars (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) drove this growth, as hybrids posted a decline of 11%. Indeed, the BEV figures were only 10,000 units less than the hybrids. The volume was also affected by the economic crisis in Argentina, the region’s third largest market.

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Ford will use module-less LFP batteries from CATL

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Beyond the recently announced key asset in Western Australia secured through Liontown Resources, Ford also has signed a non-binding MOU with Rio Tinto, exploring a significant lithium off-take agreement from its Rincon project in Argentina. Ford also continues working to localize processing of key battery materials in North America.

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