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Investment in critical minerals in web of doubt, says industry – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Many companies are reluctant to invest in critical minerals and energy transition projects due to uncertainty about consumer demand for EVs and government commitment to zero-carbon goals , industry players said. states aim to ban new petrol car sales by 2035, but there has been a push-back about those targets.

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EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years

Baua Electric

Looking at the remaining five-digit total markets, both Belgium and Sweden saw registrations decline by 20.3%. However, other six-figure markets were not so positive, namely Sweden (down 7.8%), Belgium (down 3.3%), the Netherlands (down 3.2%) and Ireland (down 0.9%). Belgium surged 41.3%, while the Netherlands enjoyed a rise of 4.5%.

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Big declines for BEVs in EU new-car markets

Baua Electric

The month has been particularly hard for the automotive industry. Data from the Automotive Industry and Mobilities ( PFA ) shows that 85,977 passenger cars were delivered in the month, down by 24.3%. Meanwhile, petrol deliveries dropped 36.5% The petrol share sat at 31.6% and diesel by 42.6%. in the month, dropping 6pp.

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Big declines for BEVs in EU new-car markets

Baua Electric

The month has been particularly hard for the automotive industry. Data from the Automotive Industry and Mobilities ( PFA ) shows that 85,977 passenger cars were delivered in the month, down by 24.3%. Meanwhile, petrol deliveries dropped 36.5% The petrol share sat at 31.6% and diesel by 42.6%. in the month, dropping 6pp.

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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

Green Car Congress

They collected 160 samples on 38 days between February and September 2009 at a curbside and an urban background station in the urban/industrial Ruhr area. in Belgium. Another new approach to the problem comes from the team of Hooftman et al. Hooftman et al. Hooftman et al. 2016.01.014. 2 doi: 10.3390/en9020084.

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Ford planning to cut 18% of production capacity, 13% of workforce in Europe; anticipating more than $1.5B loss in Europe in 2012

Green Car Congress

The challenges facing the European car industry have become more structural than cyclical in nature and require decisive action. Additional investment also is expected at Ford’s Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales to support ongoing high volumes of gasoline engine manufacture. New Mondeo, an all-new version of Ford’s large European car.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

Plug In India

By Team PluginIndia Now that Electric Vehicles are an increasingly attractive and attainable option for personal vehicle buyers , governments around the world have issued various petrol vehicle bans which will be implemented over the coming years. Is their criticism warranted? Absolutely not. Why should the government interfere?

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