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Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric

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More than 1 in 5 cars sold globally this year is expected to be electric, with surging demand projected over the next decade, says a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report. This shift will have major ramifications for both the auto industry and the energy sector. Get started here. –ad*

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Automakers say they won’t try to push back EU’s 2035 ICE ban

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President of the ACEA and CEO of Renault, Luca de Meo told the press this week at the Geneva Motor Show that the auto industry wants no part in arguing “against the regulation,” reports Automotive New Europe. “We Plus, it’s free to use and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.

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Say it ain’t so: BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault take aim at Europe’s ICE ban

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“By then the pressure then will be significant for the European automotive industry.” It’s not just like the energy infrastructure where you can switch something off and then something else happens automatically.” Plus, it’s free to use and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. Unlike methane gas and hydrogen, there is no need to install expensive infrastructure in order to store and distribute methanol as a fuel.

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Ener1 Receives Commitment for $65M Equity Investment; Negotiating with DOE on Low Interest ATVMP Loan

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announced last month that it had achieved an important automotive-grade certification, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), for THINK and had begun shipping battery packs to be installed in THINK vehicles for commercial sale in European and North American markets. Ener1’s principal operating subsidiary, EnerDel, Inc., Earlier post.).

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BYD launches lower-priced version of its Tesla Model 3 rival electric sedan, starting at $25K

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BYD introduces new, lower-priced Seal electric sedan After announcing its 7 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) rolled off the assembly line Monday, BYD had more big news. BYD is also offering significant incentives like 0% interest for three years, free charging (including installation), data (5GB/mo), and cloud service for two years.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Similarly, in China, the sheer size of the auto industry and the country’s ambitious clean-energy goals suggest a potentially huge market for electric cars. China overtook the US last year as the largest auto market in the world. Still, Chinese auto-makers hesitate to mass-market their electric models domestically.

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