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LME copper prices hit 7-year high

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On 4 December 2020, the LME cash price hit its highest level since March 2013, closing at US$7,742/t. (By Copper prices plunged 27% to a low of US$4,617/t in late March as the global impact of COVID-19 became apparent, but copper stabilized and then began to rise, completing a full recovery to its January starting point by the end of July.

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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

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FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. These standards will also require that chargers have consistent plug types and charging speeds; common payment systems; and accessible pricing information, locations, and availability. Background. Under 23 U.S.C.

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Tesla Discounts Model Y Up To $7,500 To Clear Biggest-Ever Stockpile

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After building 46,561 more vehicles than it managed to deliver in Q1, Tesla is slashing Model Y prices to incentivize buying from inventory.

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Morgan Stanley raises CATL price target & forecasts strong profit growth for 2024

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Morgan Stanley raised its price target for CATL from RMB 184 to RMB 210. The investment bank changed its HOLD rating for CATL to BUY. after Morgan Stanley lifted its rating to BUY. after Morgan Stanley lifted its rating to BUY. ” The China-based battery supplier’s shares surged by 14.5% to RMB 180.85

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Race to break the $30K barrier: Volkswagen will launch ID.1 budget-buy in 2027

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Volkswagen has confirmed it is hatching an all-new entry-level replacement for the Up city car that will be priced from less than €20,000 ($A33,000) when it arrives in 2027. 1 budget-buy in 2027 appeared first on EV Central. The announcement of what is expected to be called the ID.1 READ MORE: Baby Volkswagen ID.2-based

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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

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Rivian has cut prices on two of its entry-level vehicle configurations ahead of the automaker’s launch of its next-generation vehicle next month. After Rivian added two new range options for the R1T and R1S last week, the electric truck and SUV maker has also cut prices on some of its lineup.

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Rising gas prices influence Tesla and electric car purchases: survey

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There’s the specs, the range, and the company that is building the vehicle. As the results of a March 2021 survey shows, rising gas prices are also an apparent factor for consumers when they are deciding to purchase an electric vehicle. . Colonial Pipeline operations have since restarted, but average gas prices still hit $3.02