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How BYD’s EV batteries will soon power up tens of thousands of electric motorcycles

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But thanks to a new agreement, the company’s batteries are heading to Africa, where they’ll be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles. Ampersand is one of several leading electric motorcycle makers in Africa, adding to a growing boom of two-wheeled EV production on the continent.

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Study finds shifts to renewable energy can drive up energy poverty

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McGee said that in nations such as the United States where fossil fuel energy is substituted for renewable energy as a way to reduce carbon emissions, it comes at the cost of increased inequality because the shift to renewable energy is done through incentives such as tax subsidies. —Julius McGee.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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What can he afford? However low the cost of operations becomes; the buyer still has to find the money to buy the car initially. Hybrids could also work if brought in at a reasonable cost. Technological advancements will give small car buyers a more affordable vehicle in the future. It will lower the cost of operations.

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Bharat Forge’s Amit Kalyani on what’s wrong with India’s EV model and whether green hydrogen is the silver bullet – ET Auto

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He highlighted that the higher price tag of EVs is largely down to the cost of the batteries and having an alternative model will have a significant impact on sales of the more environmentally-friendly mode of transport. “India has significant financing needs. .

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BNEF: steel industry set to pivot to hydrogen in green push; additional $278B for clean capacity and retrofits

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The steel industry cannot afford to wait for the 2040s to start its transition. Moreover, Brazil is expected to have one of the lowest costs for hydrogen production by 2030, according to research by BloombergNEF. South Africa and India have good iron ore reserves and the potential to produce a large amount of low-cost clean power.

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UC Davis, ITDP study suggests global shift to public transport, NMT and away from cars could save $100T through 2050 and cut GHGs

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The study found that the High Shift scenario could save more than $100 trillion in public and private capital and operating costs of urban transportation between now and 2050 compared to the baseline scenario. Overall, the total costs of the baseline between 2010-2050 are roughly $500 trillion ($200T in OECD and $300T in non-OECD countries).

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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India’s affluence is as good as Europe, and also, her people could be as deprived as someone in Africa.” One cannot link disposable incomes and affordability to the fall in the hatchback segment’s contribution, he said. “It This shift reflects a growing trend where customers prioritise affordability and value.

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