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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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How Electrifying Transport and Chinese Investment are Playing Out in Indonesia —focuses on nickel as a critical mineral, but has implications for the broader minerals and materials supply chains needed for broad-scale energy transition. Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance. The detailed report— Need Nickel?

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Volkswagen plans cheaper battery model ‘from Europe for Europe’ – ET Auto

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Volkswagen also detailed plans for a range of new battery-powered cars for under 25,000 euros to be unveiled as soon as the end of 2025. Volkswagen also detailed plans for a range of new battery-powered cars for under 25,000 euros to be unveiled as soon as the end of 2025.

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smart electric drive goes on sale in China

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The smart brand celebrated this market launch at the Guangzhou Motor Show, where the all-electric city runabout was presented to the Chinese public. In Germany the electric smart quickly became the number one battery-powered electric vehicle, securing a market share of around 40%.

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Audi and partner FAW to cooperate on plug-in hybrid for China; Audi A6 e-tron on long-wheelbase A6

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The Audi A6 L e-tron concept presented at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. Together with its Chinese joint-venture partner FAW, Audi will launch a plug-in hybrid car for the Chinese market. Audi is thus supporting the Chinese government’s targets for the reduction of fuel consumption. Click to enlarge.

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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years

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Here are some of the highlights of the budget presented by Nepal Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada. Exemption of renewal and road taxes for five years if an existing petroleum vehicle switches to battery power. Nepal aims to phase out petrol-diesel vehicles with electric vehicles by 2031. . per cent for the next fiscal year.

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Volvo Ending Sedan/Wagon Sales in UK, Could North America Be Next?

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The Swedish-Chinese brand had already pulled the S90 from the market earlier this summer. The company’s plant in South Carolina (which builds the S60) is also presently being converted to focus on battery-powered SUVs intended for Volvo and Polestar. The first models are due to arrive next year. “We

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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They are at the cutting edge of Porsche E-Performance and are among the most powerful production models that the sports car manufacturer currently has in its product range. In internal combustion engine vehicles, the kinetic energy present at the brakes is converted into heat during deceleration. Recuperation.

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