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UNEP: export of used cars to developing world creating significant environmental problems

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However, it also shows that where countries have implemented measures to govern the import of used vehicles—notably age and emissions standards —these give them access to high-quality used vehicles, including hybrid and electric cars, at affordable prices.

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Italian Government Threatens to Pull Public Funds if Stellantis Doesn't Follow Through On Planned Battery Factory

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We can’t afford to lose these funds because Stellantis is not sticking to its commitments. Its announcement earlier this year stated that it would revise its plans for sites in Italy and Germany “to introduce a new technology for the production of cells and modules, to be in line with the evolution of the market.”

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LG Energy Solution discusses battery production with Chinese suppliers for the EU

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LG Energy Solution is engaged in talks with three China-based material suppliers to produce low-cost electric vehicle (EV) batteries for the European market. He added that the South Korean company is considering three locations, Morocco, Finland, and Indonesia, to produce LFP Cathodes with Chinese material suppliers for the EU market.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

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The market launch in Europe is scheduled for November 2017. Mercedes-Benz developed the X-Class with the changing requirements of the international pickup markets in mind. Production for the markets in Europe, Australia and South Africa will start at the Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain, in 2017.

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Stellantis Investors Fume Over CEO Pay Amid Job Cuts, Plant Closures, Supplier Strife

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However, Stellantis is also trying to shift EV assembly to places like Morocco due to their lower-than-average labor costs. Lower overhead in terms of production costs are supposed to help them endure the onslaught of cheaper Chinese EVs that are assumed to flood the market as European governments effectively mandate electric vehicles.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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February 2024 was a positive month for the new car market in Europe. According to JATO Dynamics’ data from 28 European markets, a total of 988,116 passenger cars were registered during the month. This is the highest increase among the top 10 origins – allowing the market share for these vehicles to reach 4.0%, up from 3.0%

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level.