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Stellantis sees a drop in Q1 2024 revenue, ahead of BEV launches

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The multinational automaker and Dodge-Chrysler parent company says the drop was due to its transitioning product portfolio as it prepares to launch additional battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and due to other economic headwinds. In a press release shared on Tuesday, Stellantis reported that it reached a Q1 net revenue of €41.7 billion (~$44.5

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GM’s Tesla NACS support spells trouble for Electrify America [Opinion]

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In comparison, Electrify America has 3,503 fast chargers and 116 Level 2 chargers in the United States. General Motors and Ford hold a significant market share of the United States auto industry. Along with the rest of the world, the United States is starting to embrace battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

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German ELAB study finds growth of alternative drivetrains to increase employment opportunities in auto industry

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Comparison of the personnel requirements under four scenarios in the ELAB study for an idealized production of 1 million powertrains. The FCV scenario requires most workers to produce the million powertrains. Source: ELAB Studienergebnisse. Click to enlarge.

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Europe’s biggest EV market is about to hit a perfect storm of problems

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Germany’s VDA, an interest group for the country’s automobile industry, says that battery-powered vehicles are likely to see a decline from 524,000 units last year – more than any other European market – to 451,000 units this year. For comparison, the US produced 1.1 FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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BYD launches lower-priced version of its Tesla Model 3 rival electric sedan, starting at $25K

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kWh BYD Blade battery packs, providing 550 km (342 mi) and 700 km (435 mi) CLTC range, respectively. kWh battery for up to 650 km (404 mi) CLTC range. In comparison, the Tesla Model 3 starts at 245,900 yuan ($34,100). It’s available in five trims priced between 179,800 yuan ($25,000) and 249,800 yuan ($35,000).

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ALABC and CPT to introduce 48V LC Super Hybrid demonstrator at Vienna Motor Symposium

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The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will introduce a low-carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator at the International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. It combines advanced lead-carbon batteries with CPT’s production-ready SpeedStart motor-generator system.

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Argonne white paper outlines battery and R&D requirements for electric aviation

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A new white paper published by the Argonne National Laboratory Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) outlines a clear set of battery requirements and research and development needs to accelerate the commercialization of electric propulsion for aviation—from air taxis in the near term to 737 class aircraft in the long term.

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