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IHS Markit: supply chain challenges to impact global light vehicle production well into 2022

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Assembly and test locations are concentrated in China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. Global Light Vehicle Production Forecast Implications. IHS Markit’s global forecast for light vehicle production in 2021 now stands at 80.78 million units with the latest August release.

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Exicom claims to have launched India’s fastest DC Charger | Autocar Professional

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DC Fast Charger has advanced features including an advanced AI-driven remote management system, high operational efficiency, and integrated ambient lighting. DC Fast Chargers’ efficiency, supposedly surpassing 95% and power levels to power a wide range of vehicles from lightweight cars to heavy-duty buses, underscores its versatility.

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Ford sources battery capacity and raw materials for 600K EV annual run rate by late 2023, 2M by end of 2026; adding LFP

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Ford announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. Ford has signed non-binding MOUs with: Vale Canada Ltd.:

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TM4 and Prestolite Electric Beijing forming JV for heavy-duty electric traction systems

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The new joint venture will target clients in the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and the rest of ASEAN countries. TM4 currently offers a range of motor electric power control systems for the transport sector ( earlier post ), including: TM4 M?TIVE

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Carnegie study finds climate impact of particulates varies greatly depending on where the pollution originated

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However, while greenhouse gases cause warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere, some aerosols can have a cooling effect on the climate because the aerosol particles cause more of the sun’s light to be reflected away from the planet. Estimates indicate that aerosols have offset about a third of greenhouse gas-driven warming since the 1950s.

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IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen

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Governments need to move faster and more decisively on a wide range of policy measures to enable low-carbon hydrogen to fulfil its potential to help the world reach net zero emissions while supporting energy security, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says in a new report. —Fatih Birol, the IEA Executive Director.

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Electric Car Watch #11: Hyundai's Electric Car Plans for India

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We are glad Hyundai India is seeing the light now at least. billion electric vehicle battery plant in Indonesia. But we have to understand that Indonesia has a rich natural supply of nickel. It can seat 5 people, it has a real world range of 400+ km with a 72 kWh battery, and it supports 350 kW CCS2 charging.

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