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GlobalData: Russian nickel sanctions would slow electric vehicle adoption

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As nickel is used in the production of EV batteries, any sanctions placed on Russian nickel will cause EV manufacturing prices to increase further, threatening adoption and decarbonization. The evolving situation in Russia and Ukraine has already caused unprecedented increases in the price of nickel.

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Northvolt postpones planned 60GWh battery production

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Northvolt has announced that the ongoing European energy crisis is forcing them to postpone battery production at the company’s new facility in Germany; it is now considering U.S. battery production instead. According to Reuters , the company’s new plan is to focus on starting battery production in the United States.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

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According to recent data from the Society of Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), more than 12,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were registered nationwide in July. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder. Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal? Renault ZOE Z.E.40

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Why 2023 will be another great year for electric vehicles

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While electric car registrations in 2022 were undoubtedly affected by the global chip shortage and issues relating to the war in Ukraine – notably supply constraints on wiring looms – they were still 21% higher than the previous year, and we can expect annual growth rates of around 30% for the next two years.

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BMW i Ventures invests in HeyCharge to amplify EV charging rollout at residential locations; Y Combinator alum

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That’s why HeyCharge has made its mission to help get a cheap, commercial, scalable solution to this section of the population. The HeyCharge team is an international blend, with a founding team that is 50% American and 50% German, along with the majority of engineers based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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2020 Top 10 Countries in the Global EV Revolution

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The only exception to this geographical intra-Europe rule was Ukraine, entering the Top 10 in 2016-2018 on the power of grassroots-driven lively market of second-hand EV imports, which seems to have stalled in 2019-2020. If Norway also had an auto or EV-battery industry, no country could catch it in the charts. Yup, yup, yup.

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