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Fisker Ocean production capacity ramping to 300 units per day in Q4; 3,123 customer vehicles built

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Fisker is ramping up production capacity of the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV in September, as well as expanding retail, delivery, and service operations across multiple markets in North America and Europe. In the US, more than 450 Fisker Oceans have been either delivered to customers or are in the process of being delivered.

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Navigant: US to remain largest national plug-in vehicle market over next 10 years; Tokyo to take metro market lead spot from LA

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Navigant Research forecasts that the United States will remain the largest national market for light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) during the next 10 years, with LD PEV sales exceeding 514,000 in 2023. Navigant Research forecasts that the global LD PEV market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.6%

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FREYR Battery and Aleees to pursue LFP cathode manufacturing joint venture in Nordic region

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Norway-based FREYR Battery and Taiwan-based Aleees, a producer of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials for batteries, have signed a Head of Terms agreement to pursue a joint venture with the ambition to establish an LFP cathode plant in the Nordic region.

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Mercedes-Benz Econic compresses refuse with electric tipper body

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In Lewisham, a district in the southeast of London, a Mercedes-Benz Econic 1838 4x2 with an electric tipper and crusher body has recently been put into service. Around 40 Econics are used in the narrow streets of this London borough. The battery pack is charged overnight in the depot (plug-in).

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The ICCT: Nearly half of the world’s EVs are in 25 cities; China leads the way

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Cumulative electric vehicle sales and 2017 passenger vehicle sales in top global electric vehicle markets. The growth has been greatest in China, which is home to half of the global electric market and 11 of the 25 top electric vehicle market cities. A comprehensive policy package is necessary to launch the electric market.

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Charging Cars in England, Fast Charging in Norway

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CNNMoney reports on a cooperative effort of Aerovironment , AltairNano and two European partners demonstrating fast charging on a converted full size 5 passenger Fiat Doblo in Norway. It's no coincidence these reports are out of England and Norway. The congestion charge in London has spurred electric car availability and sales.

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IEA: Electric vehicles posted strong gains in 2016; 2M now in global parc

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This is up 60% from 2015, indicating rapid market evolution. China remained the largest market in 2016, accounting for more than 40% of the electric cars sold in the world. China remained the largest market in 2016, accounting for more than 40% of the electric cars sold in the world.

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