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Nissan Officially Electrifies Philippine Car Market with the LEAF

CleanTechnica EVs

Nissan introduced the LEAF to the Philippines on May 9, officially plugging the country into the electric vehicle era. Nissan Philippines Inc. NPI), the local sales distribution unit which is partly owned by Nissan Motor Corp. of Japan, is focused on an ecosystem approach to LEAF sales and support.

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Cobalt Institute: cobalt market weakened since 2022 peak, but in longer term, demand will outpace supply

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The Cobalt Institute’s Cobalt Market Report, prepared by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, finds that cobalt market conditions have weakened substantially since the price peak in 2022. In 2022, the EV sector was the strongest performer, now accounting for 40% of the total cobalt market.

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Thailand’s EV industry growing rapidly

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According to the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, the number of companies that are part of Thailand’s electric vehicle industry has risen significantly since 2015, from 76 to 420 in 2019. The ASEAN member states are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

Setec Powerr

However, the Southeast Asian market at home has recently become a new target for many car companies. A large market of 10 million vehicles. Although the market is small, the growth rate is relatively strong. Although the market is small, the growth rate is relatively strong. What is the mystery behind it?.

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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

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A study by Ricardo Strategic Consulting has concluded that while sluggish automotive demand in Europe, Japan and North America will be balanced by the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) markets through 2020, thereafter the ‘Rising-15’ nations become the engine for profitable growth—assuming political stability.

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Sumitomo Metal Mining to boost production of NCA for Li-ion batteries by 38%; targeting Tesla Model 3

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As part of its new 3-year business plan , Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) will boost production of NCA ((lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide) materials for Li-ion cathodes, expanding from 1,850 tons/month to 2,550 tons/month (+38%). SMM’s nickel hydroxide has a large share of the market.

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MAN propane-fueled ME-LGIP to power Chinese VLGC

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The new ME-LGIP (-Liquid Gas Injection Propane) engine, revealed in September 2018, builds on the success the company has had with its ME-GI and ME-LGI dual-fuel engines, which have won more than 250 orders since their introduction to the market. LGIP engine. HFO-burning engines to 6G60ME-C9.5-LGIP LGIP LPG-propelled dual-fuel engines.

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