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MAY 22, 2019

Low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) could reduce China’s demand for gasoline and, in turn, impact global oil prices, according to a new issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. “ million of them—roughly 30% more units than conventional electric vehicle makers did.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

In its new rare earths market report with forecasts out to 2026, Roskill, a leader in international metals and minerals research, observes that the permanent magnet and catalyst sectors will continue to provide the largest markets for rare earths in the next ten years to 2026. Lanthanum and cerium prices will be limited by surplus supply.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2018

The lithium-ion battery industry has been, and will continue to be, the main catalyst for growth; it accounted for close to 50% of consumption in 2017 and is expected to reach over 80% by 2027. Forecast strong demand growth has incentivized the expansion of existing assets and the development of new lithium operations.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 17, 2023

NIO (NYSE: NIO) is confident it will see sales double this year, despite a rare price war that disrupted the Chinese auto industry in the first quarter. The price war has had a big impact on the auto industry, and NIO will not follow suit. In the short term, NIO will face some pressure as a result, he said.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2023

The parties intend to enter an offtake agreement, whereupon the pricing mechanism and minimum tonnages outlined in the term sheet would become binding upon the signing by the parties of a legally binding offtake agreement, together with any other agreements necessary to give effect to the project.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2013

In a forecast of the Lithium market through 2017, Roskill Information Services estimates that rechargeable batteries will, in the base-case growth scenario, contribute 75% of the growth in forecast lithium demand to 2017, when total demand for lithium is expected to reach slightly more than 238,000t lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2018

Synthetic graphite electrode prices rose nine-fold through the first three quarters of 2017, increasing from US$1,748/t in January 2017 to a high of US$16,309/t in September, according to Roskill Information Services. Despite some fallback during the winter months, prices remained above US$15,600/t through February and March 2018.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Steel is responsible for around 7% of man-made greenhouse gas emissions every year and is one of the world’s most polluting industries. Government and corporate net-zero commitments are pushing the steel industry to cancel out its emissions by 2050. The steel industry cannot afford to wait for the 2040s to start its transition.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2022

With all OEMs taking the same path, it is unlikely that any long-term sustainable competitive advantage will be conferred and that visibility over the billions of dollars of planned xEV investment is a price of market participation. Prior to this, Toyota had only a few BEV models manufactured with its Chinese partner GAC Group.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2016

The global fuel cell market in the automotive industry is set to grow at a rapid CAGR of more than 45% (in terms of unit shipments) through 2019, according to a new report by global technology research and advisory company Technavio. The fuel cell market in the automotive industry is dominated by APAC.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The fast-growing semiconductor market for China’s automotive industry is set for double-digit expansion in revenue this year, propelled by an increasing desire among Chinese car buyers for added vehicle safety features and helpful infotainment applications such as car navigation, according to a new report from IHS Technology (NYSE: IHS).

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APRIL 20, 2012

Roland Berger forecasts for LiB market size by vehicle class (left) and region (right). billion to US$9-10 billion by 2015, despite scaled-back forecasts for previously announced models. billion to US$9-10 billion by 2015, despite scaled-back forecasts for previously announced models. Pricing pressures will certainly increase.

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Baua Electric

MAY 9, 2024

Chinese battery makers grew faster than rivals to account for more than two-thirds of global EV battery capacity last year, according to data from consultancy Counterpoint Research. million) in the year that ended in March, missing its own 113 billion yen forecast, Panasonic said. billion yen (USD 570.18

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) soars, spurred by government incentives and a push to decarbonize the transportation sector, the global battery industry is set to attract significant attention and investment. Rystad Energy forecasts total EV sales this year will reach nearly 10 million units, a 43% jump from 2021 sales.

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Teslarati

MARCH 26, 2024

Chinese automotive giant and electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD posted its 2023 earnings results this week, with the company reporting its slowest quarterly growth rate in almost two years. auto industry BYD’s full-year 2023 net profit increased by 80.7 In its full-year 2023 earnings report shared on Tuesday, BYD posted an 18.6

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2020

In a newly-released report (Nickel Sulphate Outlook to 2029, 3rd Edition) on the nickel sulfate industry, Roskill forecasts that growth from electric vehicles (EVs) will increase the market share of nickel in batteries against the well-established stainless steel industry, making it the key growth area for the nickel demand.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

In its new ten-year market outlook to 2027, Roskill, a leading provider of international metals and minerals research, forecasts primary nickel consumption to rise by just under 4% per year between 2017 and 2027, driven by increased consumption by stainless steel producers and by growth in demand in the automotive battery sector.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2021

In a speech at the China EV100 conference, CATL Chairman Zeng Yuqun observed that global lithium battery market demand will increase significantly starting this year, but added that the growth of capacity supply in the entire industry chain is relatively slow, and effective supply is insufficient. —Zeng Yuqun.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2012

plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in China by a greater than five-to-one margin during the forecast period, as the incentives and consumer demand in the country favor emissions-free driving. billion) in core technologies and the industry to build a strong and competitive NEV industry chain by 2020, according to Pike.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 9, 2023

Among these was a price reduction on the domestically-produced Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover. Recent comments from Tesla VP Grace Tao have now provided some insights into these price adjustments. In a recent interview with local Chinese media, Tao was asked about Tesla China’s rather volatile pricing strategy.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

” Their analysis is in the context of the “ surprising [oil] demand strength of 2010 “; 2010 saw absolute incremental demand at around 2.2mb/d of growth—the second highest in 30 years, despite oil prices in the $90/bbl region. In DB’s Fall 2009 note, they had forecast 12% growth.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2016

Led by Tesla, China’s BYD, and Volkswagen, the battery market for plug-in vehicles will rise to $10 billion in 2020, with electric vehicles (EV) emerging as the drivetrain of choice, according to a new forecast by Lux Research. But the Chinese company will cede its lead in 2019 when European and American carmakers gain ground.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2019

Last year’s 12 percent slide by the Bloomberg Commodity Index —spurred by 20 percent-plus declines by industrial bellwethers like West Texas Intermediate crude, steel and platinum—came in the wake of two years of modest gains. The fact that much of the rally coincided with a sharp rise in the value of the U.S.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

The Chinese power battery giant achieved revenue of RMB 118.25 percent in the first quarter of 2022 due to a large increase in battery raw material prices. CATL 's capacity utilization was 83.4 percent in 2022, down from 95 percent in 2021. billion ($16.98 billion) in the fourth quarter, up 107.49 percent year-on-year and up 21.44

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2016

Although the price trajectory of the metal has been subdued in recent months, the fundamentals behind the long-term trajectory suggest strong potential for long-term growth. While future demand from the automotive industry is significant, the real game changer for the lithium industry may be electrical grid storage.

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Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

According to studies conducted by various bodies, the price of lithium, which is the critical element used in EV battery production, would likely decline this year. According to AOCE, the average spot price of lithium hydroxide is expected to drop to about $30,000 per tonne by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

By 2022, the Chinese market is expected to account for half of global sales—almost 1.5 The forecast for 2025 sees more than 5.5 The environmental case has helped the industry to introduce EVs to consumers and give them a foothold in the market. The report projects annual EV sales in Europe of 500,000 units by 2019.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 7, 2024

Demand from China’s green energy sector, notably for electric vehicles and power infrastructure, is expected to underpin copper prices. The Chinese government’s potential moves, including lowering the Required Reserve Ratio (RRR) for major banks, could further energize metal demand and support copper prices.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

million barrels per day (b/d), as oil consumption appeared to have recovered after seasonal refinery maintenance, according to an analysis of recent Chinese government statistics by Platts. In July, Chinese refineries processed 37.49 China’s apparent oil demand in July increased to 38.29 million b/d and 6.2% million mt.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The automotive industry is one of the main areas in the global governance of greenhouse gas emissions. In order to achieve the goal of “carbon neutrality and carbon peaking”, the Chinese government is further promoting the accelerated development of the new energy vehicle industry.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 16, 2024

Demand for battery-powered vehicles has risen steadily as advances in battery technology and production have brought the purchase prices of EVs down. EVs are at the point where their sticker prices have fallen or will soon fall below those of comparable vehicles with internal combustion engines.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2015

November 27, oil consuming countries will celebrate the first anniversary of the Saudi decision to let market forces determine prices. This decision set crude prices on a downward path. Subsequently, to defend market share, the Saudis increased production, which exacerbated market oversupply and further pressured prices.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Shaefer told auto motor and sport only 80% of the maximum forecast sales volume for new models will be planned for production. Volvo’s cheapest and smallest electric SUV is rolling out in the US this year with starting prices around $35,000. VW Passenger Cars CEO Thomas Shaefer said the decision is to reduce costs.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The MEB will be the foundation for an entirely new generation of battery-electric vehicles designed not only to be electric and feature extended range, but to be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen’s positioning. Connectivity is one of the ineluctable trends of the automotive industry.

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MARCH 27, 2023

The G9 was sold as a series with a range of prices from as little as 309,900 yuan to as much as 469,999 yuan, based on different configurations, such as driving range and software capability. That rally lifted XPeng's shares to a price to sales (P/S) ratio to just over 4 times, ahead of NIO and Li Auto, at 2 and 3.37 XPEV.US, 9868.HK),

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Global automotive Li-Ion battery production capacity is outstripping demand five-to-one as automakers refocus on hybrids and away from full electric vehicles, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman’s recently released xEV Industry Insider Report. Anderman projects a global EV/PHEV 2016 market at around 0.6% million units in 2012 to about 4.1

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Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2024

While positive for our regulatory credits business, we prefer the industry to continue pushing EV adoption, which is in-line with our mission,” Musk said in the investor call last month. They’re responding aggressively to these challenges by cutting prices,” he said. In China the Chinese incumbents are doing great.

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