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Minerals used in electric cars: How much does the US import and from where?

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The source of the information is the International Energy Agency , so the data are applicable in general, and they are not specifically tailored to the cars made in the United States. Gabon, South Africa, Australia, Georgia. Argentina, Chile, China, Russia. If the latter, what are the source countries? Rare earths.

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Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

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—Fengqi You, senior author Currently, critical metals and minerals are centralized in politically unstable Chile, Congo, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina and South Africa, according to the World Bank. “Recycling w/2nd” denotes retired batteries reused as ESSs before recycling.

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Cooperation of Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance accelerates, strengthens in 2015

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The partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG accelerated and strengthened as it entered its sixth year in 2015, the companies’ leaders said today in a media update given during the Frankfurt International Motor Show. The vehicle will have all of Mercedes Benz’ distinctive characteristics and features.

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G20 Leaders Agree to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies

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We ask the international financial institutions to offer support to countries in this process. We will have our Energy and Finance Ministers, based on their national circumstances, develop implementation strategies and timeframes, and report back to Leaders at the next Summit. G20 Leaders’ Statement.

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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

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Ricardo’s Rising-15 automotive markets include: Argentina; Egypt; Indonesia; Iran; Malaysia; Mexico; Morocco; Nigeria; Peru; the Philippines; South Africa; Thailand; Turkey; Ukraine; and Vietnam. Nissan introducing new Datsun in Indonesia.

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Study reports non-US global shale gas recoverable resources of 5,760 Tcf; global shale gas boosts total recoverable natural gas resources by 40%

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A new EIA-sponsored study by Advanced Resources International, Inc. These include France, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa, Morocco, and Chile. In addition to the United States, this group includes Canada, Mexico, China, Australia, Libya, Algeria, Argentina, and Brazil. Background. A hat-tip to John!

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InterAcademy Council to Conduct Independent Review of the UN IPCC’s Processes and Procedures at Request of United Nations and IPCC

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The international experts who serve on IAC studies are not paid for their participation and are pro bono volunteers. The review will be led by the IAC co-chairs Robbert Dijkgraaf, Ph.D., president of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science, and Professor Lu Yongxiang, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.