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U.S. Plug-in EV Sales Rose to 9.8% of Auto Sales in December

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Note: Plug-in vehicles refer to both plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and all-electric vehicles. of Auto Sales in December appeared first on CleanTechnica. Source: Argonne National Laboratory, Light Duty Electric Drive Vehicles. continued] The post U.S. Plug-in EV Sales Rose to 9.8%

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Scholz hails Northvolt factory as sign of Germany’s industrial appeal – ET Auto

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Northvolt referred in a statement to the sufficient wind energy available off the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein, where Heide is located. Northvolt referred in a statement to the sufficient wind energy available off the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein, where Heide is located.

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Stellantis Continues Snubbing North American Auto Shows

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Stellantis pulled out of last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show , stating that it was trying to save money amid the now resolved UAW strike. At this time, our Toronto-area dealers have agreed to fund all display and activation costs pertaining to the Toronto auto show.”

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Fact Check: Did President Biden Help Bring An Auto Plant Back?

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Home to an auto plant for nearly 60 years. Then, I was elected to office, and we raised Belvidere repeatedly with auto companies, knowing unions would make all the difference. Here's what Biden said in the speech, via the Associated Press : The great comeback story is Belvidere, Illinois. Hope was fading. And together, we succeeded.

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India’s NMDC exploring lithium assets in Africa and Australia, source says – ET Auto

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“We are a government company and we want to use the reservation route instead of auctions,” the source said, referring to taking over a mining block by being nominated to do so by the government. NMDC did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

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Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

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Volkswagen Group executives laid out the basics of the new Group strategy “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come”, which will see the Group realign from being a from vehicle manufacturer to a leading, global software-driven mobility provider. Like the MEB today, the SSP will be open to other auto manufacturers.

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Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

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At the 16 th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company showcased its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers.

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