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Current issue of fka/Roland Berger E-mobility Index drops US to 4th place

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The index—now in its tenth year—facilitates a comparison of competitive positions of the relevant automotive nations (the US, Germany, China, France, Italy, Japan and South Korea) in the field of e-mobility, based on an objective assessment of those countries in three key areas: technology, market and industry.

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Continental Mobility Study 2020 finds many people still have doubts about EVs

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The Continental Mobility Study 2020 shows that enthusiasm for electric cars is strong in China, while reservations still need to be overcome in Germany, France, the US and Japan. Only in France is the price the most discouraging factor. In France (+3 percentage points) and Japan (+1 percentage point), a small increase can be observed.

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IHS Markit: global auto sales to drop 22% this year

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The expected cycle of decline, stabilization and recovery for autos varies by market, reflecting variations in containment strategies and policy responsiveness. In Europe, COVID-19 lockdowns remain firmly in place for Italy, Spain, France and the UK, though show signs of easing in Germany. market sales forecast is 12.5

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Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

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In France, renewable energy consumption will be 20 percent by 2020. These three leading international energy markets illustrate how progress is being made in other major energy-intensive nations, but they are not alone. The market would focus, consolidate and find some very innovative ways to produce low-cost clean energy.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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“Because tenants will pay 60 per cent less in electricity bills, we can charge higher rents and we will sell the surplus of electricity back to [French utility Electricite de France] EDF,&# he added. a key EARTH2TECH GE Looking to Tap $2 Trillion of Stimulus Spending DOT EARTH CO2 = Pollution. In fact, almost none at all.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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COVID-19 pandemic has hit the automotive market hard. As a result of the lockdown, automobile production ground to a halt in several leading car manufacturing countries. As the automotive market takes a dive, EVs show strength. As a result of this resilience, the market share of EVs has been growing significantly.

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