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Roskill: Yahua-Tesla deal indicative of increasing capability and numbers of Chinese lithium convertors

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The total value of the contract is reported to be US$630-880 million, with Yahua Lithium to provide battery-grade lithium hydroxide to Tesla from 2021 to 2025. Yahua Lithium commissioned the Ya’an plant in May 2020 with 20ktpy of capacity for battery-grade lithium hydroxide.

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Rystad Energy: Synthetic graphite key to meeting battery demand surge, despite ESG concerns

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As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) soars, spurred by government incentives and a push to decarbonize the transportation sector, the global battery industry is set to attract significant attention and investment. Rystad Energy forecasts total EV sales this year will reach nearly 10 million units, a 43% jump from 2021 sales.

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New fka and Roland Berger E-Mobility Index finds China best prepared for electric mobility among all automotive nations

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The joint country comparison combines the three key areas of technology, industry and the market and enables an objective examination of the status quo in the field of electric mobility in China, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea and the USA. Chinese vehicles are improving significantly and becoming safer and more efficient.

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Kia to launch new Carens EV, two other mass-market EVs in India

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With EV electric vehicle sales surging in India, several automakers are looking to grab their share. The move comes as Kia looks to fend off low-cost Chinese automakers like BYD. The Korean automaker plans to expand EV sales with low-cost electric cars, including the EV2, EV3, EV4, and EV5.

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JATO Dynamics: 2016 will be record year for plug-ins with global sales in excess of 700K units; China to begin dominating the market

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Global electric passenger car sales totalled 280,000 units in 2014, representing growth of 43% compared with 2013; total global passenger car sales that year were 72 million units. The report projects annual EV sales in Europe of 500,000 units by 2019. Expected EV sales volume in 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025. 2015-YTD actual.

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Hyundai to launch a new electric mini-SUV at €20K

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The Casper, an ICE vehicle on sale in South Korea, will get a fresh new look in the form of an all-electric city car–slash–mini-SUV, releasing in European markets by the end of this year. Plus, it’s free to use and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.

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Roland Berger: China is the frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies; sales of xEVs double in Q1

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The index, prepared by Roland Berger and fka experts, compares the relative competitive standings of the top seven automotive nations (Germany, France, Italy, the USA, Japan, China and South Korea) in the electromobility segment. Sales of xEVs doubled in China in Q1 2015 from Q1 2014.

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