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APRIL 21, 2022

The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel? Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Sanctioning Russian nickel will slow the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and hinder the decarbonization of Western economies, according to GlobalData. Geopolitical issues such as the Russia-Ukraine situation disturb the fine balance of battery metal supply chains. Trading had yet to resume as of 10 March.

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APRIL 17, 2023

—Fengqi You, senior author Currently, critical metals and minerals are centralized in politically unstable Chile, Congo, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina and South Africa, according to the World Bank. It’s mainly driven by the electric vehicle market penetration and battery technology development.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) welcomes the formation of strong partnership among industry partners to develop, trial and test-bed new designs and innovative technologies needed to accelerate the transition to a clean economy. Other vessels operate regionally transporting petroleum, chemical products and asphalt.

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Teslarati

MAY 9, 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly set to meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo as early as this week to discuss electric vehicle supply chain development in the Southeast Asian country. Tesla representatives traveled to Indonesia last week to discuss nickel production at a hub in the country, according to a report from Reuters.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The new Note lineup will also feature an electric all-wheel drive model, with powerful dual electric motors in the front and rear supplying power to all four wheels. The onboard gasoline engine used to generate electrical energy is also more efficient, resulting in both increased power and better fuel economy.

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

But this time, we are seeing exciting progress in making hydrogen cleaner, more affordable and more available for use across different sectors of the economy. We have experienced false starts before with hydrogen, so we can’t take success for granted.

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Teslarati

MARCH 31, 2022

Demand for such materials is projected to increase exponentially as the world transitions to a clean energy economy.” ” The Act will help secure a reliable and sustainable supply of critical materials. Nickel, for example, is mined mostly in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Russia.

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JUNE 15, 2019

The in-depth study, which analyzes hydrogen’s current state of play and offers guidance on its future development, was launched by Dr Fatih Birol, the IEA’s Executive Director, alongside Mr Hiroshige Seko, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, on the occasion of the meeting of G20 energy and environment ministers in Karuizawa, Japan.

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Baua Electric

MAY 22, 2024

Indonesia is using its downstream resources (e.g., The report also notes the Indian government’s push to establish a robust domestic EV supply chain, with a strong focus on battery manufacturing. “And then, in 2020, Covid led supply chain disruption hit globally. nickel) to encourage localisation.

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MARCH 30, 2014

Three-wheeler demand is significantly being boosted by the increasing penetration of hub-n-spoke model in supply chain networks of enterprises across the globe. Underdeveloped countries in Africa like Nigeria, Tanzania, Mozambique and Egypt and their Asian counter parts like Nepal, Bangladesh, etc., through predefined routes called spokes.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Significant growth in the global middle class, expansion of emerging economies and an additional 2 billion people in the world will contribute to a 35% increase in energy demand by 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s latest Outlook for Energy report. The Outlook for Energy provides ExxonMobil’s long-term view of global energy demand and supply.

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MAY 14, 2018

The study, involving researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and colleagues in China and the United States, investigated how complex supply chains are distributing energy-intensive industries and their CO 2 emissions throughout the global South.

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MAY 5, 2011

The alternative scenario assumes that Asia’s fast-growing economies—the PRC, India, Indonesia, and Viet Nam—will fall into the middle income trap of slowing growth rates and stagnating income levels over the next 5 to 10 years. Energy consumption. Public-private sector partnerships.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

It will generate green jobs, making Gujarat a leading exporter of green energy products and contributing to making the state into a USD 3 trillion economy. We are expanding the green supply chain and creating the largest green energy system, green electrolysers, solar panels, and manufacturing of ammonia to support green growth.”

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Charged EVs

MAY 31, 2022

As EV sales grow, it is critical to establish local battery production and shorten supply chains. There is so much activity which is driving the risks around the supply of raw materials. For instance, our responsibly-sourced cobalt supply deal with Glencore and the recent deal with VKTR for nickel sulfate out of Indonesia.

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APRIL 27, 2009

The mean cost of cost of climate change for the four countries—Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam—under a “business-as-usual” scenario and if market and non-market impacts and catastrophic risks are all considered could be equivalent to losing 6.7%

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

July, 2008 : The Australian government published the Garnaut Report, a comprehensive study of the effects of climate change on the country’s economy ( earlier post ). Given that China’s economy is still growing, such a strategy is unlikely to result in year-to-year emissions reductions for several decades. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The low annual rate of global reduction of carbon emissions per unit of GDP needed to limit global warming to 2 °C—based on the probability assessments of the UN IPCC—is insufficient to achieve that goal, according to the latest Low Carbon Economy Index published by business consultancy PwC. —PwC.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

Sales in emerging markets are increasing, led by Southeast Asia and Brazil, India and Thailand Electric car sales continued to increase in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) outside China in 2023, but they remained low overall. Around 2% of all cars sold were electric.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

Efforts by the Biden administration to establish FTA-like agreements with other key players, including nickel giant Indonesia and Argentina, are underway. This preference aligns with the political emphasis on developing and broadening mineral supply chains outside the U.S.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

The turmoil is likely to have long-term ramifications for supply, and stands in stark contrast to the growing emphasis by governments on securing future access to critical minerals. And while most crucial battery markets are now in surplus, shortages are already forecast toward the end of the decade as the greening of the economy accelerates.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 16, 2022

Current trends indicate that the industry will be able to work its way through the battery supply chain issues within a couple of years. OEMs and startups are also working diligently to develop a circular battery supply chain that prioritizes recycling and sustainability. Will the raw materials shortage put the brakes on that trend?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

In the period up to 2030, the energy supply infrastructure worldwide will require a total investment of US$26 trillion, with about half of that in developing countries. The Chinese can promise to do this because they’re modernizing their economy. For emerging economies like those of China and India, the proportion is closer to 80%.

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