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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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Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. million units. million units.

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Roskill: graphite prices could push higher on tightening markets for batteries & electrodes

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At the same time, consumption of graphite electrodes in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) began to rise as the Chinese government took steps to halt production of poor quality induction furnace steel. Scrap steel was banned from sale to such furnaces in early 2017, becoming available for use in EAFs. Mt in 2017.

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Hyundai delivers first 7 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in Europe; plans for North America and China; 2,000 units per year by 2021

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The delivery of XCIENT Fuel Cell marks the official entry of Hyundai’s commercial vehicles in the European market, a touchstone for the company’s expansion into the North American and Chinese commercial markets. With these models, Hyundai’s goal is to achieve aggregate sales volume of 27,000 units by 2030. Fuel Cell Stack. 661 V / 73.2

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Polestar’s Q3 revenue and gross profit skyrocket, operating loss trims by 33%

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The growth was mainly driven by higher Polestar 2 sales and continued commercial expansion across markets. This was a result of higher Polestar 2 sales and lower manufacturing costs, which come as companies scale the production of their vehicles. and the USA.

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