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JULY 9, 2023

Korea) of the country’s first lithium hydroxide plant, which will produce secondary battery materials using lithium produced from brine in Argentina. Hombre Muerto is Argentina’s longest producing salar, with Livent Corp having produced 20,000 tonnes/year of battery-grade lithium for over 25 years.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

Tier 1 Musashi invests in solid-state battery company KeraCel; long-term partnership. a Silicon-Valley-based venture developing solid-state batteries using 3D printing technologies. Musashi’s strategic investment accelerates KeraCel’s development of its additive manufacturing solid state battery technology to high volume production.

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JANUARY 4, 2021

BYD won an order to deliver another 406 battery-electric buses to the Colombian capital of Bogotá, coming shortly after a previous announcement on 17 December of the delivery of the 470 pure electric buses to the city. —Lara Zhang, Regional Director of BYD Latin America. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

Rio Tinto said the acquisition demonstrates its commitment to build its battery materials business and strengthen its portfolio for the global energy transition. The project is a long-life, scaleable resource capable of producing battery-grade lithium carbonate. —Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm.

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Teslarati

APRIL 4, 2024

According to the Chinese company’s announcement, it has developed a midsize-to-large pickup truck for the global market. BYD’s electrified pickup might not be sold in the US market, despite it being the most popular market for pickup trucks. She added that BYD does not have plans to enter the United States.

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JULY 12, 2019

Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles—and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the US and Europe. With the addition of AID employees, Argo AI will grow from 500 to more than 700 employees globally. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 6, 2022

General Motors and Honda plan to expand the two companies’ relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. Honda is making progress on its all-solid-state battery technology which the company sees as the core element of future EVs.

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JULY 26, 2022

General Motors announced two major Li-ion battery supply chain agreements, one with LG Chem for cathode active material (CAM), and one with Livent for the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide. —Jeff Morrison, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The two new vehicles, the Logistar 260 (LS260) and the Logistar 100 (LS100), join the LS product line now available globally in Class 1 to Class 4. The first deliveries of the all-electric commercial vehicle are planned for the first quarter of 2023 in Europe, followed by market launches in Asia, the Caribbean and South America.

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JUNE 29, 2012

As the market for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and other advanced clean energy technologies grows worldwide, rare earth elements and other critical materials, including lithium, are facing increasing global demand. Between 1980 and 2009, the demand for lithium has tripled.

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MARCH 6, 2021

The focus here will be on becoming more resilient to fluctuations in the market. In South America and the United States, Volkswagen is striving to break even in the current fiscal year. In South America and the United States, Volkswagen is striving to break even in the current fiscal year. The all-wheel-drive ID.4

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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

A battery will be the high-voltage heart of each of those 77 million electric vehicles, and by far their most expensive component, setting off a worldwide race to ethically source their materials and crank up production to meet exploding demand. percent of the United States market in 2022 , according to J.D.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

As a global mega-supplier, Hitachi Astemo will create advanced mobility solutions in its core businesses of powertrain systems, chassis systems and advanced driver assistance systems for both automobiles and motorcycles.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. To this end, it is anticipated that the industry will begin moving from 12-volt battery systems to 48-volt systems. million versus 7.5 million in 2016.

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JULY 8, 2018

Penske Truck Leasing Corporation is a leading global transportation services provider operating more than 270.000 vehicles and serving customers from more than 1.000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. gross combined weight rating (GCWR) in the North American market.

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MAY 25, 2018

The new four-wheel light-duty commercial vehicle products for the European market are based on the present mini-truck product platform of Foton Motor, inherit the advantages of Foton Motor’s mini-trucks in terms of product quality, driving/riding comfort, and fuel-economy. Piaggio Porter.

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APRIL 19, 2018

There is now a significant wave of interest in battery raw material supply security, mainly from Asia, to underpin the growth of Li-ion battery production over the next decade. The year 2017 saw deals between Great Wall and Pilbara Minerals, and Ganfeng Lithium’s US$172-million financing of Lithium Americas.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Livent will supply the lithium directly to the BMW Group’s battery cell manufacturers from 2022 on. By sourcing lithium from a second supplier, we are securing requirements for production of our current fifth generation of battery cells. The value of the multi-year contract will total around €285 million.

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MAY 5, 2023

From Automotive News : Farley cited the company's joint venture partnership with Jiangling Motors Group as an example of what it will do moving forward, with plans to use Chinese operations as "export hubs" for affordable EVs and commercial vehicles to markets such as South America, Australia and Mexico.

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EV Central

APRIL 5, 2023

The Ram 1500 Revolution will launch in Australia “very close” the model’s US launch in 2024, with the brand’s global chief promising to prioritise Australian production to get the all-electric pick-up truck into our market as quickly as possible. This is all about global growth.”

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Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and it’s a Toyota. The rugged-looking 4X4 EV will compete with Ford’s F-150 Lightning in overseas markets. Thailand is the Japanese automaker’s largest market for pickups and demand for EVs is soaring in the nation after introducing new incentives.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new global C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012—a doubling Ford’s 2008 C-car volumes. Earlier post.). For the NAIAS preview, Ford is showing a completely new 2.0-liter

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JULY 8, 2018

Penske Truck Leasing Corporation is a leading global transportation services provider operating more than 270.000 vehicles and serving customers from more than 1.000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. gross combined weight rating (GCWR) in the North American market.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2022

General Motors and Honda have announced a new partnership to develop affordable electric vehicles based on a global platform. “GM “This is a key step to deliver on our commitment to achieve carbon neutrality in our global products and operations by 2040 and eliminate tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles in the U.S.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

After surpassing Tesla to become the largest EV maker globally in the last three months of 2023, BYD says Tesla is not the competition. kWh battery packs for up to 261 mi (420 km) or 316 mi (510 km) CLTC range, respectively. It’s gas-powered cars. The DM-i (PHEV) version is even cheaper, starting at around $11,000 (79,800 yuan).

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MAY 25, 2017

Ford also announced changes in roles for three top executives: Jim Farley (Global Markets), Joe Hinrichs (Global Operations) and Marcy Klevorn (Mobility). Fleet previously served as vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service, Asia Pacific. Mark Ovenden is named vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service, Asia Pacific.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The strategy is to help get German EV shoppers closer to the brand, raise brand awareness, and build sales of its affordable EVs in Europe’s largest automobile market. But that is changing, he says, as the brand is investing heavily in marketing. million fully battery-electric vehicles , overtaking Telsa in overall BEV sales.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2024

BYD Atto 3 (Source: BYD) Europe and the US say that Chinese EV development is running wild and unchecked and on the verge of overwhelming the global market with, well, EVs the rest of the world can’t compete with. million fully battery-electric vehicles last year, overtaking Telsa in overall BEV sales.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 30, 2024

In terms of overall sales, Asia-Pacific saw 2% growth while South America recorded record numbers, up 19% year over year. That said, sales in North America were down 10%, followed by the rest of the world at 5%, for a grand total of 2.1 million vehicles sold globally in Q1. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The increasing stringency of global emissions standards, both current and projected, is driving up the cost for internal combustion engines to meet those standards, although numerous technology pathways exist. As a result, we see a cost line crossing between battery-electric vehicles and diesels. Earlier post.). Herbert Diess.

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Approximately 70% of world lithium carbonate and other lithium chemicals production is produced through a solar evaporation process using brine from salt lakes in South America. The Global annual demand, which is currently situated at approximately 150,000 tons (lithium carbonate equivalent) is expected to exceed 250,000 tons in 2017.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Representing a ground-up overhaul of the Japanese brand’s approach to electric car development and majoring on efficiency, engagement, spaciousness and autonomy, the new models will be sold in global markets including Europe, following a launch in the US. “Right now, there are two heights for batteries.

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MAY 8, 2014

The report provides information on the progress achieved in economic, environmental and social sustainability in 2013, and was drawn up in accordance with the G3 Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). of the global passenger car market. Electric (Battery) Hybrids Sustainability Vehicle Manufacturers'

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JANUARY 13, 2022

Volkswagen drove forward its transformation into a sustainable, software-centric mobility group in 2021 and approximately doubled its deliveries of battery-electric vehicles (BEV) year-on-year to 452,900 units. As forecast, the global semiconductor shortage led to a slight decrease of 4.5% These now account for 5.1% 4: 119,600.

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MAY 9, 2009

In Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East etc., Operating income for Central and South America, Oceania and Africa decreased by 56.3 million units from the fiscal year 2009, due to continuance of the current severe conditions of each market. Operating income decreased by 80.3 billion yen.

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APRIL 12, 2023

EnergyX’s technologies can make lithium metal directly from brine and potentially in anode-ready form for EV batteries, which enables more cost-effective and sustainable lithium recovery to unlock a vast lithium supply chain in North America that may otherwise be unviable.

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APRIL 29, 2016

Positive effects from exchange rates and from the efficiency program were unable to compensate for negative effects arising from the markets in Brazil and Russia as well as from market support measures linked to the emissions issue. In the past fiscal year, global demand for trucks and buses was well below the previous year’s level.

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