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IDTechEX sees battery swapping as winner in 2- and 3-wheeler markets of Asia-Pacific

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In a new report, “ Battery Swapping for Electric Vehicles 2022-2032: Technology, Players and Forecasts ”, market research firm IDTechEx concludes that battery-swapping technology currently appears to be a winner in the two- and three-wheeler markets of the Asia-Pacific regions.

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Cabot Corporation launches ENTERA aerogel particles for use in thermal barriers for Li-ion batteries

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Global specialty chemicals and performance materials company Cabot Corporation launched its new ENTERA aerogel particles portfoli o. Aerogel has emerged as aperformance-enabling thermal barrier material that is enabling EV manufacturers to meet critical industry safety standards.

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Neste and ANA collaborate on first supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Asia

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The delivery of the SAF was made possible through collaboration and close coordination on logistics between Neste and the Japanese trading house Itochu Corporation. Initial operations will begin from October 2020 as ANA plans SAF-fueled flights from both Haneda International airport and Narita International Airport.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Honda plans to introduce two commuter EV models between 2024 and 2025 across Asia, Europe and Japan. Currently, EMs (electric motorcycles) and EBs (electric bicycles) account for more than 90% of industry-wide global electric motorcycle unit sales (approximately 50 million units). Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co.—have

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Three perspectives on China’s EV industry (spoiler alert: legacy brands are toast) – Charged EVs

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Jeremiads lamenting China’s takeover of the global auto industry are everywhere these days. Each reaches basically the same conclusion: the global non-Chinese automakers will never be able to catch up unless they radically change their corporate mindsets. Three recent accounts stand out from the pack. Williams asks.

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TuSimple to restructure U.S. industry, lay off 30% of workforce

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stated on Thursday it’s going to snip 30% of its personnel in the USA beneath a restructuring because the independent riding era corporate seems to saving its steadiness sheet amid a investment crunch within the sector. The stocks of the corporate fell greater than 8% in premarket buying and selling. TuSimple Holdings Inc TSP.O

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Evonik investing in fumed aluminum oxide production plant expansion in Japan for battery applications

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The facility will be the company’s first alumina plant in Asia, focusing on the production of specialty solutions for lithium-ion battery technologies, used for electric vehicles. The investment underlines Evonik’s commitment to Japan and ensures high supply reliability to Asia.

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