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BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

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The auditing criteria require evidence of material stewardship, such as a holistic lifecycle analysis for the company’s own products and a comprehensive recycling strategy, as well as compliance with standards for transparency, overall management and corporate integrity. Last year, employees at the light metal foundry produced around 3.3

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Tesla tops New Zealand EV cars sales in August

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Tesla Model Y deliveries expected to start in NZ later this week as more cars arrive in Australia. New Zealand rolled out a Clean Car Standard and Clean Car Discount program to address the transportation sector’s CO2 emission levels and combat climate change. The BYD Atto 2 with 448 registered units behind the Tesla Model Y.

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Study Finds EVs Economically and Financially Viable in New South Wales, Australia Market Today

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An AECOM-led study of plug-in electric vehicle economics for the New South Wales, Australia government concluded that electric vehicles are economically and financially viable in the NSW market today. The total cost of ownership includes the vehicle price, annual fuel and maintenance costs and insurance. Source: AECOM. Click to enlarge.

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Elon Musk hints Tesla could bring back Enhanced Autopilot worldwide

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In early 2019, Tesla removed Enhanced Autopilot as it transitioned all vehicles to receive Basic Autopilot as a standard option with every vehicle purchase. FSD would still be available for purchase at is normal $12,000 tag. Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control. Full Self-Driving Capabilities – $12,000 or .

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It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes

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After years of waiting Australia will have a CO2 emissions standard by January 1 2025 officially encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles if an ambitious Albanese Labor government timetable comes to pass. In the same period, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) would drop 12.4 Tesla: A potential winner under NVES.

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Mitsubishi Motors to launch new Mirage global compact in Japan; 1.0L gasoline engine with 64 mpg US

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This figure is more than 20% better than Japan’s 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standards. These trim levels thus qualify for the Japanese government’s “eco-car” classification thus are exempt from acquisition tax and motor vehicle tax at the time of purchase. L/100km)—10% better than the 2015 standard. km/liter (64 mpg US, 3.7

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Mercedes-AMG EQS53 electric high-performance limo pricing, details confirmed

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The Mercedes-AMG EQS53 electric limousine will be priced from $324,800 before on-road costs, making it one of the most expensive EVs in Australia. Plus its 107.8kWh battery is larger than any EV currently available in Australia. The standard AC charging rate is 11kW, but that can be upped to 22kW for another $2490.