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Lotus Tech To Publicly List Through Business Combination With L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp

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Lotus Technology, rebranded as a luxury electric-only car maker, and L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp (LCAA), a global consumer-focused investment firm, announced that their previously proposed business combination is expected to be completed on February 22, 2024.

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UC Davis report urges policy actions to accelerate equitable transition to ZEVs in Global South

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Facilitating a Transition to Zero Emission Vehicles in the Global South ” examines the status of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) uptake across the world and considers how to accelerate the transition. Despite these developments, the global distribution of ZEVs remains deeply uneven, the report says.

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Nissan LEAF first electric car to pass 400,000 unit sales

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The Nissan LEAF is the first electric car to surpass 400,000 sales. Introduced in 2010 as the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF has led the way in making the excitement and convenience of electric driving accessible to non-luxury buyers.

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Zac Hollis joins VinFast as its Asia head | Autocar Professional

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Zac Hollis, former brand director of Skoda Auto India, has joined Vietnamese EV major VinFast as its Asia Head. He was appreciated by thousands of Skoda Auto car owners for his active connection with brand lovers and car owners through various social media platforms.

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Tesla India teams reassigned to other Asia-Pacific markets

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The Tesla India team was reassigned to Asia-Pacific (APAC) and other markets. It also included David Feinstein, who has been with Tesla for years and works with global and international businesses. Tesla specifically requested that the government consider a standard tariff of 40% on electric cars, regardless of customs value. .

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Mercedes-Benz Cars tripled global sales of xEVs in 2020; 7.4% of sales

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Mercedes-Benz experienced a sharp increase in xEV deliveries in 2020, with more than 160,000 plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles sold worldwide (+228.8%), including about 87,000 units in the fourth quarter alone. We more than tripled sales of our plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars.

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BASF & SK On partner to develop lithium-ion batteries

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BASF, a globally leading battery materials producer, and SK On, a globally leading electric vehicle battery cell manufacturer, have entered into an agreement to jointly evaluate collaboration opportunities in the global lithium-ion battery market focused on North America and Asia-Pacific.