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Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

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Eliminating fuel vehicles is an important step in the UK’s carbon reduction route, and 2030 is the deadline for the sale of fuel vehicles in the UK. Chris Pateman-Jones, chief executive of Connected Kerb, said the convenience of charging has become a key consideration for consumers when buying electric vehicles.

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CRU: lithium price downtrend continues, with disappointing EV sales in China the driver

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Lithium carbonate prices in China dropped between January and August 2019 by nearly 20% since the beginning of 2019 to RMB 65,000/t, equivalent to $9.25/kg in July based on official CAAM statistics. CRU expects to see some marginal improvements on the demand side in the coming months as Q4 is generally a busier buying season.

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Coca-Cola Enterprises releases biomethane vehicle trial report; buys 14 gas trucks to run on biomethane based on results

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Biogas is created from the anaerobic digestion of organic matter and contains approximately 60% CH 4 and 40% carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), plus very small quantities of oxygen (O 2 ), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen (N 2 ). The release of this CO 2 is part of a sustainable carbon cycle—hence, biomethane is a renewable fuel.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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Because customers must buy a qualifying EV in order to claim the tax credit, these battery manufacturing requirements will lead to increased demand from North American battery manufacturers. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that there is an uptick in labor demand across four key sectors, including battery manufacturing.

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Working From Home Can Slash Solar Payback Periods For EV drivers

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According to insight from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) , more than 38% of the UK workforce now enjoy either a part-hybrid or totally remote role. Working From Home Can Slash Solar Payback Periods For EV Drivers. In the past, this scenario has somewhat dissuaded domestic investment into renewable self-generation.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. As environmental concerns continue to rise, brands and consumers alike are looking to do their part to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

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Similarly, the researchers note, policies directed toward extending vehicle lifetime would be subject to two types of rebound effects: With reduced spending on new vehicles, consumers would spend their additional disposable income on other goods and services and generating additional carbon emissions in the sectors that produce them.

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