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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The goal of the mandate is to improve the environment by spurring the sale of vehicles with alternative powertrains thus reducing carbon emissions. These numbers suggest that the ZEV mandate’s success in Maryland will require significant change in consumer attitudes and buying behavior. —Auto Alliance.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

Clean Fleet Report

When gas prices are on the rise, it had a big impact on the type of vehicles that people were buying. By making small changes to their transportation habits, consumers can save money and help reduce their impact on the environment. In recent years, there has been a dramatic shift in the types of cars that Americans are buying.

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New milestone in 2023: What drove India to record over 41 lakh car sales

Baua Electric

REUTERS) The just concluded year 2023 was a cheerful one for the Indian auto industry, as the car manufacturers in the country breached the four million mark for the first time. This created quite a ruckus in the global auto industry. per cent growth over 39 lakh units registered in 2022.

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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

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A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., This is because the auto industry could not be fully responsible for their targets otherwise. According to the T&E analysis, an average diesel car produces emits 3.65

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Documenting the EV battery material supply chain: Traceability challenges, Part One

Charged EVs

Thanks to the “Buy American” requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and similar provisions in the EU’s new Battery Directive, traceability is becoming a critical function in the EV industry. Charged spoke with Ken Fallu, OPTEL’s Global Head of Strategy for Mining and Environment.

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139. THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST: Predictions for 2022

Qnovo

They are launching new EV models by record numbers; models that end users are willing to buy from manufacturers other than Tesla. Against the backdrop of government policies, economic growth and easy access to capital, the tech sector continues to witness an influx of new ideas, willing entrepreneurs and talent escaping dying industries.

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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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Meanwhile, adding further downside pressure is that banks in many cases are working to reduce their exposure to the auto industry. This will not alleviate the entire liquidity problem, but it will buy some time for the suppliers to formulate the consolidation plans. The Role of the OEMs.

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