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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. A natural shift in the market will not happen without addressing these barriers.

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Korean consortium forming JV with Bolivian miner Comibol for lithium production in Salar de Uyuni

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KORES said that Korean Li-ion manufacturers SK Innovation and LG Chem are also likely to participate in the project. POSCO plans to bid for construction of lithium-carbonate manufacturing and processing facilities in Uyuni, it added. The scale of investment and the launch date of the JV are still to be settled.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Cheap to run but expensive to buy, they offer theprospect of low or zero carbon emissions, but manufacturers won’t sell themunless motorists want to buy them – and motorists won’t buy unless the priceis right and there are enough places to charge the batteries.