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Global EV and PHEV sales rocketed in January, but here’s why analysts are gloomy

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Sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids globally leapt by 69 per cent to an incredible 1.1 According to Rho Motion, which provided the latest stats, EV sales in Germany and France have fallen by as much as 50 per cent after subsidies were either scrapped or reduced in the European regions. million delivered in 12 months.

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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to invest > $5B CAD in JV for 45 GWh gigafactory in Canada

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and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have executed binding, definitive agreements to establish the first large-scale, domestic, electric-vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Canada. billion USD) to establish operations, which will include an all-new battery manufacturing plant located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Stellantis N.V.

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Nissan’s global sales driven by strong momentum in crossover and SUV models

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Nissan’s global crossover and SUV sales increased more than 12% in 2017 to more than 2 million vehicles (more than 34% of total Nissan sales for the year), driven by the all-new Nissan Kicks small crossover, the Rogue, X-Trail and Qashqai compact models, a refreshed Armada full-size SUV and the INFINITI QX30 compact luxury crossover.

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VinFast delivers first 100 VF 8s to customers in Vietnam; first global delivery expected in December

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After these initial deliveries in Vietnam, VinFast plans to export the next batch of approximately 5,000 VF 8s to the US, Canada, and Europe. The VinFast VF 8 is an electric SUV made for global markets with a 5-seat configuration and overall dimensions of 187.00" (length) x 76.14" (width) x 65.63" (height).

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15 countries agree to work toward 100% ZEV truck and bus sales by 2040

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Fifteen countries have agreed to work together toward 100% zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040. Participants in this coordinated global effort agree that zero-emission trucks and buses are essential to reducing transport emissions, mitigating climate change, improving air quality, reducing the use of fossil fuels and energy costs.

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Port of Argentia, Pattern Energy & Argentia Capital reach agreement on renewable energy to green ammonia project

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Nefoundland, Canada) reached a binding agreement on commercial terms with Pattern Renewable Holdings Canada 2 ULC (Pattern Energy) for a planned renewable energy to green fuels project at Argentia. Key commercial terms include land lease rates at the Port, priority berthing charges, and a wind royalty on electricity sales.

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Gevo begins sales of renewable isobutanol to Brenntag Canada; solvents and specialty chemicals

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has begun sales of renewable isobutanol to Brenntag Canada Inc., The initial market entry is focused on Canada. Brenntag Canada has purchased truckload quantities of isobutanol from Gevo for distribution to targeted customers. —Stephen Bushell, Director of National Supply for Brenntag Canada. billion (USD 13.0

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