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Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasts plug-in electric vehicles could account for up to 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030

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million and 4 million vehicle sales respectively), according to research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). The BNEF forecast is based on first identifying the addressable market for plug-in vehicles—i.e., However, actual sales will be much lower and limited by vehicle availability. Last week, J.D. Earlier post.)

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Niron Magnetics secures $17.5M ARPA-E SCALEUP grant to boost production of FeN magnets

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Niron will use this financing to advance the commercial partnerships and pilot production of its rare earth-free Clean Earth Magnet, further demonstrating its potential to replace rare earth permanent magnets. With demand expected to triple by 2035, shortages and price increases are also forecasted. Earlier post.).

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SEAT rolls out its first mobility platform developed by SEAT:CODE

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From now on, the platform is also available to other businesses and operators of sharing services who are interested in using it, as it is compatible with any type of public or private shared service, whether it is a car, motorbike, bicycle or kickscooter. —SEAT Vice-president for Finance and IT Carsten Isensee.

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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market to double by 2012 to $185.3B

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Pike Research forecasts that the global market for biofuels will more than double over the coming decade, increasing from $82.7 Governments are expected to retreat from stimulus investment highs, shifting financing. access and dictating terms for accessing financing. billion in 2011 to $185.3 billion by 2021. and biodiesel.

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UN report highlights urgent need to tackle impact of EV battery production boom

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UNCTAD predicts that some 23 million electric vehicles will be sold over the coming decade: the market for rechargeable car batteries, currently estimated at $7 billion, is forecast to rise to $58 billion by 2024. UNCTAD also recommends that the industry find ways to reduce its dependence on critical raw materials. Brazilian mine. Source: UN.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. First, there are more products available for purchase with new entrants ready to boost the market profile. Electric (Battery) Forecasts Plug-ins'

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Rio Tinto, Mongolia resolve issues over $6.925B Oyu Tolgoi copper project; underground operations to start

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To date, conditions relating to the following measures have been addressed: the waiving of the carry account loan; the improved cooperation with EOT; the implementation of measures to monitor OT underground development financing mechanisms and enhance ESG matters; the approval of the Electricity Supply Agreement; and.

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