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Current issue of fka/Roland Berger E-mobility Index drops US to 4th place

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Besides an updated comparison of the competitive positions, a focus of this issue is on the market effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the developments in emissions legislation, especially in Europe. Increased sales volumes in Europe are to a large extent due to the purchase incentives contained in stimulus packages.

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BMW, Bosch, Volkswagen founding members of Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC)

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This is intended to create the basis for a successful industrialisation of quantum computing in Germany and Europe. In the Stimulus and Future Package, the German Government has given a big boost to the development of Quantum Computers. —Peter Altmaier, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy.

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thyssenkrupp Steel, HKM and Port of Rotterdam jointly investigate setting up hydrogen supply chains

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Vast imports of hydrogen will be necessary if Europe and Germany want to reduce CO 2 emissions and become climate-neutral by 2050, while maintaining its strong industrial backbone. thyssenkrupp Steel Europe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of carbon steel flat products.

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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The response to COVID-19 is having a major impact on the economy, with retail and manufacturing activity crippled without precedence and concerns mounting on consumer sentiment. Purchase and investment incentives should be based on similar criteria across Europe, drawing on both national and EU funding.

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How and When the Chip Shortage Will End, in 4 Charts

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With chips finally reaching factory floors, their own manufacturing capacities were restored to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022. considered getting into the chip-stimulus game as well. industrial concerns from falling victim to similar semiconductor supply chain snafus in the future. In March of 2023, the U.S.

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Study Concludes Cash for Clunkers Program Is an Expensive Way to Reduce Carbon; Paying Nearly 10x the Projected Price of Carbon Credits

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The federal government’s Cash for Clunkers aims to stimulate the economy, provide relief for automobile manufacturers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Knittel did not analyze the program’s other key objectives: stimulating the economy and providing relief for automobile manufacturers. However, the. However, the. pollutants.I

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PRTM Analysis Finds Li-ion Battery Overcapacity Estimates Largely Unfounded, with Potential Shortfalls Looming; Total Market Demand in 2020 Will Require 4x Capacity Announced To Date

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PRTM’s assessment, based on what it called a thorough review of the operational market dynamics, found the following: Under a “Most Probable” scenario, battery manufacturing capacity will hit a shortfall by 2016. Asia has been the center for consumer electronics-based Li-Ion battery manufacturing to date.

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