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European battery maker ACC partners with Circulor to map supply chain, carbon emissions – ET Auto

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The partnership comes as the European auto industry readies for a “battery passport” that will trace the content and carbon footprint of EV cells sold in Europe. Circulor CEO Douglas Johnson-Poensgen said the company was currently talking to companies up and down the EV battery cell supply chain.

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. The average in-use emissions were calculated as 46 g CO2 per kilometer, accounting for the consumption of both fuels.

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The révolution is on: France has record year in EV sales

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According to French auto industry group Plateforme automobile and reported by RFI , 26% of new cars sold in France were battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, amounting to 1,774,729 new cars. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. That’s compared to 2022 when only 17% of new cars sold were EVs.

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Say it ain’t so: BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault take aim at Europe’s ICE ban

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Failure to comply with the new rules will come at a cost, a €95 ($102) fine for every vehicle registered in the EU, multiplied annually by each CO2 g/km above the target. “We We believe a comprehensive review of CO2 fleet legislation in the EU is essential,” BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said yesterday, as reported in Automotive News Europe.

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thyssenkrupp opens new development center for powertrain technology in China

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The center in Dalian will focus on the development of innovative valve train products specifically for the Chinese market. The needs of OEMs in China are growing steadily – especially as regards CO2 and other emission standards. In recent years the Chinese market has become more important for the Group’s automotive activities.

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Electric vehicles trends in India

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Electric vehicles have attracted the attention of India’s policy makers as clean technology alternatives due to their multiple advantages like higher efficiency and lower air pollution in short to medium term and reduced CO2 emissions. India is the fifth-largest auto market with 3.49 Market overview. Electric buses.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Moreover, EVs are not only proving to be more robust amidst an auto industry in decline, but they are also already displaying some signs of recovery. Chinese car producer BYD even recorded a 337.25% increase in March sales amongst its fully electric and hybrid car models. California and 14 other states, which make up more than

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