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T&E: two-thirds of European battery production at risk as companies weigh investing in US instead

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More than two-thirds (68%) of lithium-ion battery production planned for Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, according to new analysis by the European NGO Transport & Environment. EU battery manufacturing is caught in the crossfire between America and China. Europe must act or risk losing it all.

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New maps give Europeans close-up picture of air pollution from diffuse sources

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New online maps published by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency, in close cooperation with the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) of the Joint Research Centre, allow citizens to pinpoint the main diffuse sources of air pollution, such as transport and aviation. Click to enlarge.

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TTTech Auto establishes Car.OS unit and expands company structure

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To bolster the industry transition to the software-based car, we are bringing in senior experts and managers that deeply understand both: agile thinking and complex OEM processes. we will substantially contribute to the main concern of the overall industry: the platform first approach. In the area of Car.OS

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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For example, Poland, Belarus and Serbia have committed to 2030 net-zero emissions to increase sustainability. The electricity to charge EVs also has to reduce its GHGs Achieving net-zero emissions means assisting the industries most responsible for environmental impact. While the U.S. How Do Automobiles Contribute to GHG Emissions?

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Ipsos study finds US among most skeptical of Autonomous Vehicles

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The study was conducted as part of its What the Future series, which couples survey data and interviews with experts in the field to see what “big questions” companies should be asking themselves about the future of their industries. This issue of What the Future focuses on mobility, and if people are ready for the coming technology.