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Tesla receives permission to trade emission credits in South Korea

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Tesla has reportedly been granted permission to sell automotive emission credits domestically in South Korea by the Ministry of Environment starting this year. As per a report from Korea Economy TV , it is estimated that Tesla holds about 4 million grams/km of tradable emission credits in South Korea.

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Study on battery recycling in the EU: €9B needed by 2035, circular economy by 2040 seems unrealistic

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The EU will create legal framework conditions for battery recycling throughout Europe from 2023 with its revised Battery Directive. Due to high investment costs, the current structure of the value chain will move toward large recycling centers, according to the analysis published jointly with PwC Strategy&. —Dr Jörn Neuhausen

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DeMoBat project developing robot-assisted dismantling for EV batteries and motors

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These processes would constitute and important element of a resource-efficient and sustainable circular economy for electromobility. —Environment Minister Franz Untersteller. In Germany, the DeMoBat collaborative project is developing a robot-assisted dismantling factory for traction batteries and electric motors for EVs.

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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

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It’s no secret that the Indian economy witnessed a great year, closing 2023 with a GDP of USD 3.73 And the automobile industry in India is a significant contributor to the country’s economy. trillion, GDP per capita at USD 2,610 and a projected GDP growth rate of 6.3 percent against the global average of 2.9

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Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

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Within the former, although buyers are not legally obligated to curb emissions, proceed with it voluntarily to foster a healthier eco-space, despite it incurring a high cost. On the opposite threshold, the compliance market is concerned with entities that are legally obliged to reduce emissions.

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Ricardo developing advanced simultation capability for IMPERIUM project for HD emissions reductions

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The main objective of the project is to reduce fuel consumption by 20% (diesel and urea) against the project’s 2014 Euro VI baseline vehicle, while keeping the vehicle within the legal limits for pollutant emissions.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. in their emissions control system, and make tampering with an emissions control system a legal offense. —Environment Secretary Gove. billion (US$4.7-billion)

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