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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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And unlike previous recessions, we’re not just dealing with people’s fears or purchase delays. This is in part due to the collapse of the Italian and French markets, on which small cars are heavily reliant for sales—in 2019, 38% of A and B segment registrations in Europe occurred in Italy and France. million units.

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MIT and IEA reports take different views of the future of natural gas in transportation

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More than 70% of all NGVs and one-half of all fuelling stations can be found in just five countries: Pakistan, Iran, Argentina, Brazil and India. Payback periods could be reduced significantly if the cost of conversion from gasoline to CNG could be reduced to the levels experienced in other parts of the world such as Europe.

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Ford will use module-less LFP batteries from CATL

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The company detailed its global vehicle portfolio plans supporting these production goals as part of its Ford+ plan. This is part of a multi-metal MOU that leverages the scale of Ford’s aluminum business and includes a potential opportunity on copper. DEARBORN, Mich., Most of that increase is for full EVs. Ford EV Plan Infographic.

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

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A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . Regardless of whether your car is an EV or ICEV, the process to manufacture any vehicle is energy-intensive and requires the extraction and refinement of raw materials to build parts. Vehicle body and other car parts.

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

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . Regardless of whether your car is an EV or ICEV, the process to manufacture any vehicle is energy-intensive and requires the extraction and refinement of raw materials to build parts. Vehicle body and other car parts.