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Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle – ET Auto

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Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor plans to introduce its e-power hybrid technology car in Tunisia, its Africa head said on Tuesday, as part of plans to test demand in the African market for electric vehicles. Africa is the world’s last remaining automotive frontier due to the low level of vehicle ownership.

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UNEP: export of used cars to developing world creating significant environmental problems

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However, it also shows that where countries have implemented measures to govern the import of used vehicles—notably age and emissions standards —these give them access to high-quality used vehicles, including hybrid and electric cars, at affordable prices.

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Skeleton Technologies joins Flying Whales program to develop next generation of heavy-lift, large-capacity airships

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Skeleton Technologies will join the program to help design and build hybrid propulsion for the LCA60T’s electric power systems. Without the need to make conventional takeoffs and landings, energy consumption via its hybrid electric propulsion system will be low. Average operational power is expected to be approximately 1.5

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BMW boosts CATL battery order to €7.3B, signs €2.9B battery order with Samsung SDI

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We strongly supported and played an active part in establishing CATL in Germany. The BMW Group will source the cobalt needed as a key raw material for cell production directly from mines in Australia and Morocco and make it available to CATL and Samsung SDI. (BBA) joint venture in Shenyang. —Andreas Wendt.

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Renault Group sells 2.23 million vehicles in 2023, India now 13th in Top 15 markets | Autocar Professional

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Within the Renault brand, demand is growing for electrification – hybrid and all-electric. Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140, on sale since January 2023, represents more than 25% of Jogger customer orders. In 2023, the development outside Europe was mainly driven by Brazil, Turkey and Morocco.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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As a result, cars made in China outsold cars made in Italy, Korea, Morocco, and Romania, while also closing the gap between cars made in Turkey and the UK. The volume of plug-in hybrid cars made in China fell by 62% last month, with these vehicles making up just 3.4% in February last year.

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BMW targeting doubling energy density of battery cells by 2030, with current i3 as basis

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In future, cobalt will be sourced directly from mines in Australia and Morocco, and lithium from countries including Australia. The BMW Group has also located production of batteries in Thailand as part of a link-up with the Dräxlmaier Group. The relevant agreements guarantee a reliable supply of these materials until 2025 and beyond.

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