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CCID Consulting estimates upsurge in aluminum for automobile bodies in China if technical breakthroughs in alloy performance and application technology are made

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China-based and -focused CCID Consulting estimates that the China passenger vehicle market will need at least 1.802 million tons of aluminum sheets annually, assuming that aluminum replaces 15% of the steel used in automobile manufacturing by 2015. The sales volume is expected to reach 25.287 million by 2015.

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Oil companies “break the circle”! Total Energy to build tens of thousands of charging piles in China

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In addition to deploying the Chinese market, Total Energy’s charging pile business also involves important cities in many countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, France, the United Kingdom and Singapore. But in recent years, banning the sale of fuel vehicles has been put on the agenda. who moved the oil cheese.

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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Global sales of passenger vehicles increased from 75.4 The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Rising sales translate into an ever-expanding global vehicle parc. Automobiles are major contributors to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. million to 78.6

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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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The circles represent the year in which new vehicle sales equal 100% alternative powertrains/fuel. policy, the current growth of alternative powertrains/fuels, and the recent sales growth to estimate the continued growth of alternative powertrains/fuels in new vehicles until. Turnover of the Chinese fleet. South Korea.

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Panasonic Strengthens The Bond Between Tesla With New 4680 Batteries

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Tesla’s move to diversify its battery suppliers to firms like LG Energy Solution in South Korea and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) in China, as well as for Panasonic’s sale of Tesla stock, has sparked concerns about the longevity of their decade-long cooperation.

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Lamborghini Breaks Historic Sales Record

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Lamborghini has broken its own sales record by delivering over 10,000 automobiles in 2023. Sales were primarily driven by the Urus, with 6,087 vehicles delivered, and the Huracán, boasting 3,962 units. While the sales are good news for the brand, breaking the 10,000-unit barrier could come with some complications.

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BaaS: Improving the EV Experience through Battery Swapping

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have lower operating costs than conventional automobiles, but their initial cost is greater than their ICE cousins.  This also allows the buyer to replace the battery in the same automobile shell with a new battery. The cost of an electric car’s battery is around 30 to 40% of the total vehicle cost.