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Aluminum industry says NHTSA/EPA draft rule assumptions on lightweighting in small cars false

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The agencies clearly recognize the body of data and on-the-road examples that confirm mass reduction through stronger, yet lighter materials helps deliver safe, fuel efficient and cost-effective vehicles to meet or exceed consumer demands. Long term regulatory certainty to enable appropriate investment.

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Cheaper EVs! Government announces scheme to slash the cost of buying new and used electric vehicles. But there are conditions…

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The federal government has moved to make the purchase of new and used electric vehicles more affordable. Electric Vehicle Council, Head of Legal, Policy and Advocacy, Aman Gaur welcomed the scheme, highlighting its extension to the used car market. Government announces scheme to slash the cost of buying new and used electric vehicles.

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Reintroducing myself - from Central Pennsylvania

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and by the recent re-evaluation by the EPA on CARB requirements regarding aftermarket performance parts and legality on our streets. With the cost of EV conversions still being relatively (everything is relative) affordable and the EV conversion knowledge base. If the law changes the game regarding ICEs - change power plants!

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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However, the financial cost of the shift is causing concern. Our aim is to achieve a sustainable energy system with secure supplies and affordable electricity. More than 90% cite affordability and security of supply as the biggest challenges to a successful energy transition.

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BNEF: producing battery materials in the DRC could lower supply-chain emissions and add value to the country’s cobalt

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This is three times cheaper than what a similar plant in the US would cost. Electric vehicles represent a $7 trillion market opportunity between today and 2030, and $46 trillion between today and 2050, according to the new report, “ The Cost of Producing Battery Precursors in the DRC ”, launched at the DRC-Africa Business Forum 2021.

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BMW’s ReachNow car sharing expands to Brooklyn, launches pilot programs for new mobility services

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Share enables MINI owners to rent their vehicles via ReachNow when they don’t need access to it, helping to offset the cost of car ownership. Cars can be returned to any legal parking space on the street within the city’s designated Home Area. Vehicles can be rented for a minimum of two days.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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The supplement also adds the Fresno metro area as a focus for community charging investments; outlines an education and outreach proposal targeted at the unique barriers to ZEV use in low-income and disadvantaged communities; and presents a new strategy to explore the use of more affordable pre-owned ZEVs.

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