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Constellium supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the Maserati Grecale SUV

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Constellium SE is supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the all-new Maserati Grecale SUV. Constellium is the primary supplier of auto body sheet solutions for the closures of the Maserati Grecale, including the hood, liftgate, and doors. 530-hp (523 hp US/CAN) gasoline V6 based on the Nettuno engine fitted to the MC20.

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IHS Markit: US gasoline demand could be cut almost in half due to COVID-19

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A sudden drop in miles traveled by car in the US triggered by wide-spread social isolation measures will have immediate ramifications for gasoline demand. IHS Markit analysis finds that US gasoline demand could fall by as much as 4.1 The four-week average US gasoline demand for the week ending 6 March 2020 was 9.1 million units.

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Report: EVs are slowing the pace of growth in gasoline demand

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and China could contribute to a halving in gasoline demand in 2024, says the consultancy Wood Mackenzie. BYD Seal EVs have only ticked up about 2% in overall registrations, Wood Mackenzie analysts note, but the cumulative number of EVs on the road is now thought to be enough to impact gasoline demand. Growing EV sales in both the U.S.

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Nikkei: India passes Japan to become world’s No. 3 auto market in 2022

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In 2021, China continued to lead the global auto market, with 26.27 Vehicles powered by gasoline, including hybrid vehicles, accounted for most of the new autos sold in India last year. Autos for the Indian market are seen having fewer semiconductors than those sold in advanced economies. million vehicles sold.

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Biomass fuels: challenges and opportunities – ET Auto

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The increase in global energy demands, diminution of fossil fuels , and its harmful effects on the environment have attracted the use of lignocellulosic biomass as an alternative sustainable source for chemicals, materials, and liquid fuels. Currently, biomass contributes 10% (5 x 10 -19 kJ) to global energy consumption.

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Report: China now makes enough batteries for global EV production

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China already has enough battery manufacturing capacity to supply all global EV production, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. BNEF estimates to global battery-cell demand for both EVs and energy storage came in at around 950 gigawatt-hours in 2023—but manufacturing capacity was more than twice that, at around 2,600 gigawatt-hours.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos.

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