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Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

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—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. “Recycling w/o 2nd” indicates retired batteries that are directly recycled without a second life as energy storage systems (ESSs).

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SETEC POWER Emergency Mobile EV Charging System Unveiled in Bali

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Besides being attended by Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, the event was also attended by the Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia, Kanasugi Kenji. Toyota-Astra Motor claims to be the first automotive APM to present electrified vehicles in Indonesia by bringing in the Toyota Prius Hybrid in 2009 and the Lexus LS600h in 2010.

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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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Customers in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia emerged as the most enthusiastic about electric cars. Nissan is also exploring launch in Indonesia and Philippines. Nissan is also exploring launch in Indonesia and Philippines. Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam are most evolved in their understanding with BEVs.

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Roskill: automotive batteries and stainless steel to drive nickel demand

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per year over the course of the forecast period, due to rising output in China and Indonesia. By 2027, Roskill forecasts that EV sales (including BEVs, plug-in hybrid EVs, fuel cell EVs and low speed EVs) will account for nearly 30% of the total. Supply growth to come mainly from China and from Indonesia.

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Hyundai Motor Group to invest $87B over next 5 years; 44 electrified vehicles; new EV development system; hydrogen plans

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The Group’s electrified lineup, which consisted of 24 models in 2019, will be expanded to 44 models by 2025, including 13 hybrids, six plug-in hybrids, 23 battery electric vehicles and two fuel-cell electric vehicles. In 2019, the Group signed an agreement with Cummins Inc.

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BYD EV sales grew nearly 50% in January as exports reached a new high

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Interestingly, BYD’s all-electric vehicles are beginning to outpace its plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). It’s about transitioning the auto industry for a sustainable future. Recent launches in Mexico, India, Australia, Indonesia, and Europe will also likely drive sales this year. BYD’s PHEV sales were up 21% to 95,715 last month.

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Report: Mitsubishi Planning Dealer Expansion, More Models for U.S.

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Mitsubishi’s automotive arm now does the brunt of its business in Thailand and Indonesia — where it sells loads of small SUVs, a couple of economy sedans, and the Triton pickup. Plug-in hybrids also haven’t been the most popular vehicle type, trailing both pure-electric models and standard hybrids.