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Japan and France to explore broad-ranging cooperation on future automotive industry; autonomy, batteries, fuel cells, policy

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Japan and France have agreed to share information and explore deeper cooperation on the automotive industry. Among the points to be explored by the ministerial teams from the two partners are: Improvement of the business environment regarding social implementation of automated/autonomous driving.

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France launches new climate plan; Euro 7 lead; targeting ending the sale of vehicles emitting GHGs by 2040

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Nicolas Hulot, France’s new minister responsible for environment and energy, presented the country’s new climate plan at a press conference at the Ministry. France also intends to initiate an ambitious (“ ambitieuse ”) Euro 7 standard at the European level. Supporting the development of charging infrastructure.

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UP Catalyst CO2-derived carbon nanotube electrode material boosts cycle life in Na-ion batteries

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The results showed 93.75% capacity retention after exceeding 4000 charge and discharge cycles. The development of this new electrode material is a significant step towards achieving these goals, as it not only enhances battery performance, but also helps to mitigate the impact of carbon emissions on the environment.

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H2ME has 100 fuel cell vehicles on the road in Germany, France and UK

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Hydrogen Mobility Europe ( H2ME ), a multi-country, multi-partner project to demonstrate that hydrogen can support Europe’s future transport demands, announced that it has deployed its first 100 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in Germany, France and the UK.

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The US and EU take different approaches to the threat of Chinese EV imports – Charged EVs

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France recently revamped its rules on EV purchase incentives to include limits on the amount of carbon emitted in manufacturing. In practice, this is expected to favor vehicles made in France over models manufactured in China.

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Dacia Spring takes the lead in France

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Dacia Spring colours Overall, it is great to see Dacia gradually evolving the powertrain of the Spring — next stop perhaps a slightly larger battery option and faster DC charging? And we could almost speak of an upturn, in a context that remains marked by a shortage of supply, coupled with a difficult national and international environment.”

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France Launches 14-Point Plan to Accelerate Development of Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids; 1.5B for Charging Infrastructure, New 625M Li-ion Battery Plant

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Jean-Louis Borloo, France’s Minister for Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and the Sea, presented a national 14-point plan designed to accelerate the development and subsequent commercialization of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in France. Availability of a standard outlet to charge the cars outside of the home.

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