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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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IHS Markit: global commercial vehicle production to drop 22% in 2020 in wake of COVID-19

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Individual regional forecasts are set to a downtrend, and supply chain impacts are being felt, as the consequences of the virus have shuttered manufacturing and supplier facilities around the world. This downturn in production reflects weaker demand throughout the region as well as in export markets. decline in global real GDP in 2020.

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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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Nissan plans to start selling electric car in Seattle next year

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We think the market is ready. Nissan plans to roll out the car in 12 to 15 markets next year, Perry said. We would welcome any other manufacturers of this kind of technology to come here, and we would expect that infrastructure to work for any of the manufacturers." We think the consumers are ready."

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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. In certain European countries, such as Italy or the UK , passenger vehicle sales even dropped as much as 95-97%.

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