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BYD sells 18,220 EVs in China in November, up 128% year-on-year

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Sales of pure-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids January-November 2020 were 139,246 and 69,390, respectively, down by 19.9% China’s NEV industry was hit by the Covid-19 outbreak in this year’s first quarter. November sales of plug-in hybrids passenger vehicles hit 7,333, up by 2.9% on the month and by 174.1% on the year.

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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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PwC industry survey provides check-up on determining factors for EV success

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This is already a reality as governments around the world have offered billions of dollars in the form of loans, grants, and rebates through various stimulus programs. Respondents predict that coal will remain the primary energy source for EVs in 2020 (28.9%), followed by Fossil fuel/oil (21.4%). Nearly 68.8%

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Dow to produce advantaged materials for energy storage; initial focus on automotive

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The Dow Chemical Company is organizing a new business that will manufacture advantaged battery materials for the energy storage industry. Estimates of the energy storage industry project growth from $24 billion today to $74 billion by 2020, with the largest growth opportunity in the automotive market.

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Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

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each year from 2020 to 2030 to cut emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030, as mandated by SB 32. While 2020 may see a similar emissions drop, the state has never cut emissions more than 2.6% Private sector investment can also drive green stimulus. from 2017 to 2018 due to a strong growth in real GDP. lower and 8.3%

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Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

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In France, renewable energy consumption will be 20 percent by 2020. In Germany, renewable electricity generation will be 35 percent by 2020, and 50 percent by 2050. Why then do we not have the same clarity of goal for the electricity generating industry here in the USA? EIA projections of renewables penetration. Source: EIA.

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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We need a coordinated relaunch of industrial and retail activity, with maintained liquidity for businesses. Demand stimulus will boost the utilization of our manufacturing capacity, safeguarding jobs and investments. Assess the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on industry-relevant legislation.

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