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Genesis premieres first EV model: Electrified G80

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Genesis officially introduced its first EV model, the Electrified G80, to the global market at the 2021 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2021). The Electrified G80 builds on the heritage of the G80, which sits at the core of the Genesis sedan lineup.

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Study shows 99% of used lead-based vehicle batteries in the EU are collected and recycled

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Ninety-nine percent of used lead-based automotive batteries in the EU available for collection are recycled, making them one of the most recycled consumer products, according to a new report by consultancy IHS. More than 93% of a lead-based battery is available for recycling.

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €9.8 billion in China by 2015; efficient products and production

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The Volkswagen Group is building seven new plants in China. Among other things, this will include further optimization of the efficiency of internal combustion engines as well as the introduction of alternative powertrain technology. And I am confident that the world’s best automaker must take the lead in terms of green mobility, too.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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Most people are turning towards initiatives that build the environment rather than destroy it. A small margin in the market drastically affects the cost of fuel and its availability. An electric car has no internal combustion engine burning fossil fuels. It’s Getting Easier To Go Electric. Electric cars are a current trend.

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

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Europe, the birthplace of the automobile industry, to North America across the Pacific Ocean, has always been the top stage that Chinese car companies hope to step on. On the infrastructure side, by 2030, Thailand will have 12,000 fast-charging heads available at public fast-charging stations and 1,450 charging stations built.

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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In a new study, KPMG International has identified 10 “megaforces” that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. —“Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World”. —“Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World”.

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Use of onboard chargers in EVs: Enhancing consumer experience | Autocar Professional

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Moreover, OBCs empower vehicles to tailor their charging experience by selecting the optimal speed based on available power sources and individual time constraints. The volatility and unpredictability of fuel prices further add to the limitations of traditional internal combustion vehicles.

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