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Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric

Baua Electric

Rising EV sales are set to remake the global auto industry and significantly reduce oil consumption for road transport, according to the new edition of the IEA’s annual Global EV Outlook , released today. This shift will have major ramifications for both the auto industry and the energy sector. Get started here. –ad*

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How and When the Chip Shortage Will End, in 4 Charts

Cars That Think

The auto industry is a relatively small chip end-user, but it’s growing fast. However, those conditions meant a big fraction of the workforce recreated the office at home, purchasing computers, monitors, and other equipment. Those processes make up most of the installed capacity.

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8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

Green Car Congress

Since the MOU signing, state regulators, the auto industry and infrastructure developers and other stakeholders have shared information and best practices to help move this effort forward. Encourage private fleets to purchase, lease, or rent ZEVs. Provide consumer incentives to enhance the ZEV ownership experience.

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Ener1 Receives Commitment for $65M Equity Investment; Negotiating with DOE on Low Interest ATVMP Loan

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Zingarevich, for the purchase of common stock and warrants for $65 million. Ener1 Group will purchase 18,678,161 shares of common stock and 8 million warrants. Ener1, Inc., The investment is expected to close later this week. Ener1’s principal operating subsidiary, EnerDel, Inc., The new equity injection for Ener1, Inc.

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US Utilities Pledge to Ramp Up Efforts To Make Electricity a Crucial Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

Customer Support : Utilities pledge to assure that a robust customer service process is in place that can scale up to support large numbers of plug-in vehicle customer service requests ranging from charging infrastructure installations to utility-specific rate options and incentive plans. Earley, Jr.,

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GM Working with Communities to Develop Roadmap For Plug-in Infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Provide state tax credit for vehicles ($2,500/16 kWh vehicle) and charging equipment and installation at home/multi-family home/workplace/public (up to $3,000/home; $30,000/other site with 10 charge ports). Eliminate state sales tax on vehicle purchase; Commit/fund government fleet purchases (200 vehicles). Local Universities.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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Norway leads electric vehicle (EV) adoption, boasting the highest share of new EV purchases worldwide. This approach of virtually redesigning the tax structure within the auto industry also stands out amongst other countries, which mainly rely on direct subsidies to incentivize EV purchases over internal combustion engine cars.

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