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Córdoba (Argentina) City Council and Renault-Nissan Alliance Sign EV LOI

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The Córdoba (Argentina) City Council and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have signed a letter of intent (LOI) on joint research into how electric vehicles can improve quality of life and environmental conditions for the citizens of this provincial capital. Córdoba is the site of the Alliance’s Santa Isabel plant.

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BYD the recommended company for Argentinian tender for 50 electric buses

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BYD has been officially selected as the recommended company by the evaluation committee in Argentina for the purchase of 50 electric buses on behalf of the Ministry of Environment. To better satisfy market demands, BYD plans to build a new local manufacturing plant in Argentina.

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Evidence from glacier ice: Until it was banned, leaded gasoline dominated the anthropogenic lead emissions in South America

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Leaded gasoline was a larger emission source of the toxic heavy metal lead than mining in South America, even though the extraction of metals from the region’s mines historically released huge quantities of lead into the environment, according to a study by researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and the University of Bern.

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16 National Hydrogen Associations Submit Statement to UNFCC Highlighting Hydrogens Potential Contribution to Curbing GHG Emissions

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A coalition of 16 national hydrogen associations from around the world recently issued a joint statement addressed to Yvo de Boer, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change, asserting that hydrogen technologies could help to curb global greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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We have to remember that the industry was already operating in a challenging environment, especially towards the end of last year. The trade wars, lower economic growth and tougher emissions regulations came long before the COVID-19 crisis. And unlike previous recessions, we’re not just dealing with people’s fears or purchase delays.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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According to the analysis, the current anti-trust campaign environment could alter the relationships among consumers, dealer and OEMs. Uncertainty lingers over Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Venezuela for 2015. As a result, IHS Automotive is expecting 2015 sales in Argentina of roughly 500,000 units. million units. million units.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

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Mining any mineral from earth has an impact on the environment. Considering a use case with the following supply chain, The total emissions for lithium extraction in Chile, which then stays in Chile for lithium processing and proceeds to Korea for cell manufacturing and vehicle assembly will be 1.5 No EV owner denies this.

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