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

Baua Electric

This year Nissan will export the South African built Navara pickup trucks to new markets of Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt, Nissan Africa product Marketing Director Stefan Haasbroek said. Africa is the world’s last remaining automotive frontier due to the low level of vehicle ownership.

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RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

Green Car Congress

Notable examples of nations where security shortfalls are significantly impeding investment and production are Nigeria; Iraq; Sudan; and, most recently, Libya. Pending a major technical breakthrough, renewable jet and marine fuels will continue to be far more expensive than petroleum-based fuels, Bartis said.

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Pavna readying new plant in Hosur for TVS Motor, Ola Electric – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Pavna also ships out parts for the aftermarkets in Sudan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh which are big markets for the Indian two-wheelers. The company exports components to other suppliers in Italy which, in turn, make them ready for the OEM concerned. These include filters, clutch plates, bearings, wiper blades and brake shoes.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

million from 3 million a year, and because of the sudden growth in the market, concerns have been raised by consumers about the availability of the main component required to build these batteries – lithium. While there is currently only a small-scale market for battery lifecycle extension options, the future is promising.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

million from 3 million a year, and because of the sudden growth in the market, concerns have been raised by consumers about the availability of the main component required to build these batteries – lithium. While there is currently only a small-scale market for battery lifecycle extension options, the future is promising.