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ICCT report finds US domestic EV production and investment continues to fall; only 5% of global EV investment to go to US EV assembly plants

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The United States is the third-largest electric vehicle (EV) producer behind China and Europe; a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds that the gap has widened. Based on company announcements through 2020, about 5% of this global total is actively being invested in local US assembly plants.

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Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

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With the launch of the enhanced model, Hyundai plans to accelerate the global roll-out of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck. Hyundai will ship another 140 units of the new XCIENT Fuel Cell towards Switzerland by the end of this year as part of its plan to roll out 1,600 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks in Europe by 2025.

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Honda showcases new range of electrified products and services for Europe

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At a media event held at the brand’s European research and development facility in Offenbach, Germany, Honda has outlined the next steps its European operations will take as it contributes towards Honda’s global target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Ultraviolette looks to expand operations to Middle East and Europe with Mach2 launch   | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

A year after introducing the fastest F-77 electric superbike in 2022, Ultraviolette Automotive aims to expand operations in the Middle East, Brazil, and parts of Europe, anticipating strong demand of close to 1 lakh bookings, said senior company officials at the launch event held in Bengaluru. lakh today.

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myenergi announced as global innovation partner for Fully Charged LIVE!

My Energi

We’re delighted to announce that myenergi has teamed up with Fully Charged LIVE as global innovation partner for 2023. Since the very first Fully Charged LIVE show in 2018, we’ve been a regular exhibitor, travelling across Europe and North America to showcase our latest product innovations.

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VinFast delivers first 100 VF 8s to customers in Vietnam; first global delivery expected in December

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At the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong, VinFast held an event to mark the deliveries of the first batch of 100 VF 8 all-electric vehicles for VinFast’s pioneer customers who made the earliest reservations. The first international customers are expected to receive their vehicles as early as December 2022.

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IEA: global electricity demand growing faster than renewables, driving strong increase in generation from coal

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Renewables are expanding quickly but not enough to satisfy a strong rebound in global electricity demand this year, resulting in a sharp rise in the use of coal power that risks pushing carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity sector to record levels next year, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.

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