China's revised NEV purchase tax policy comes into effect

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China's revised taxation policy for the purchase of new energy vehicles (NEVs) has come into effect from the start of this year. The current taxation scheme has replaced the t...

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NIO reveals next-gen battery swap station, 640 kW supercharger

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At the recently held NIO Day 2023 event in China, NIO revealed its latest, 4th-generation EV battery swapping station, a high-power supercharger, and charging installatio...

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Does the world have sufficient lithium? A review of scientific and industry discourse

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In the dynamic landscape of lithium, commonly known as "White Gold," the soaring demand (driven majorly by lithium battery electric vehicles and battery storage infrastructure) pre...

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US utility disconnects CATL batteries citing security concerns, sparking row

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An American company has disconnected large-scale CATL batteries attached to a US military base after politicians raised security concerns, in turn sparking angry reactions from the...

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Geely's Yiyi Power, NIO ink strategic partnership on battery swapping

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Chinese firms Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and NIO have recently signed a strategic partnership agreement on battery swapping, agreeing to carry out comprehensive co...

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Mercedes-Benz, BMW to jointly establish high-power EV charging network in China

In a bid to elevate the German-engineered e-mobility experience in China, Mercedes-Benz Group China and BMW Brilliance Automotive have reached an agreement to e...

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Audi-FAW's new EV plant in China to be operational by 2025

German automaker Audi has announced that the construction of Audi FAW NEV Company's production facility in Changchun city of China is advancing according to plan.&nb...

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Smartphone maker Xiaomi will launch five-seater EV next year

Smartphone company Xiaomi is getting into electric vehicles, according to filings released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), which is responsible f...

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Daily Shorts: Canadian satellite to monitor CO2 from space, global treaty on plastic pollution, and more

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Canadian emissions tracking company GHGSat launched Vanguard, a satellite that will help monitor CO2 emissions from individual industrial facilities such as coal plants and steel m...

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How China plans to put the brakes on methane, a gas that's 28 times deadlier than CO2

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China has released its much-awaited plan to reduce methane emissions, but the results have been mixed, drawing praise and disappointment. The plan, outlined earlier this week towar...

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Daily Shorts: China's plan to cut methane, US to spend $440 mn on solar + battery in Puerto Rico, and more

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China could unveil a plan to cut down methane emissions before the start of COP28 in Dubai, but might not set specific targets for reduction, media reports said. The plan is likely...

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Lithium demand slows as EV momentum falls, but miners stay bullish

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Albemarle, the world's largest lithium miner and among the largest suppliers of the mineral to EV battery makers, reported lower-than-expected quarterly profit and cut its annual f...

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Eye on EV Charging: In conclusion, a global snapshot and some questions that need answers

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Well distributed and easy-to-access charging networks will be a vital factor for faster adoption of e-mobility. The networks need to provide fast, reliable and sustainable charging...

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Eye on EV Charging: In China and Japan, charging networks are largely collaborative affairs

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Well distributed and easy-to-access charging networks will be a vital factor for faster adoption of e-mobility. The networks need to provide fast, reliable and sustainable charging...

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China's buildings sector needs a $1.33 trillion makeover to keep emissions in check: World Bank

A report by the IFC points out that construction value chains account for about 40 percent of energy and industrial-related CO2 emissions worldwide. Separately, Indi...

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Daily Shorts: Stellantis buys into Leapmotor, Australian state pumps $630 million more into RE

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Stellantis announced it would buy 21 percent in Chinese EV company Leapmotor for $1.6 billion. In addition, the two companies have formed a joint venture that will hold exclusive r...

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Weekend Roundup: China limits graphite exports, Tevva seeks new merger partner, and more

China restricted the export of some graphite products from December, in what is seen as a counter to a US freeze on transfer of semiconductor technology to the Middle Kingdom. Chin...

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Low-emission hydrogen production set to more than triple by 2026: IEA report

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As per International Energy Agency's (IEA) Medium-Term Gas Report 2023, low-emission hydrogen production is set to triple over the medium term at the global level, primarily l...

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No looking back: Energy transition in China

In many ways, this year was the tipping point for renewable energy. The world has woken up to the imperative of energy transition, and countries around the world have made progress...

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Daily Shorts: Total seeks 5KTPA green H2, Indonesia wants homegrown EV champion

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French oil major TotalEnergies sought applications for 500,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen to replace the grey hydrogen it currently uses in industrial activities. The compa...

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Daily Shorts: Lyten raises $200 in Series B, Amazon buys credits for direct air capture

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Battery startup Lyten, Inc, announced it had raised $200 million in funding aimed at helping it scale up manufacturing and commercialize its first three product lines: Lithium-Sulf...

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Weekend Roundup: Oil India's clean energy spends, PetroChina buys EV charging company, and more

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The Summit Group of Bangladesh announced it would invest $3 billion in solar, wind and hydroelectricity generation projects across the subcontinent as part of its clean energy push...

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Daily Shorts: UK eases onshore wind norms, Stellantis says its cars can switch to e-fuels

The UK government has eased approvals for onshore wind projects in England supported by the local population. The proposals also aim to incentivise locals by offering them cheaper ...

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Daily Roundup: Opel plans EV at half the average price, Petrobras eyes biofuel refinery in Brazil

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Stellantis-owned marque Opel plans to offer an EV for about €25,000 from around 2026, the company's CEO Florian Huettl said. That's less than half the current average price for an ...

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Weekend Roundup: EU may ask COP28 to phase out oil & coal, Italy gets 16 MTPA carbon storage capacity, and more

The EU could push for a global deal to phase out fossil fuels at COP28, a review of the bloc's draft negotiating position shows. Almost 200 countries are expected to attend the cli...

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Daily Shorts: US offers $12 bn to retool car plants for EVs, Tesla reverses China price war

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The US government is offering auto companies and component suppliers $12 billion in grants and loans so they can retrofit their plants to produce electric vehicles. US Energy Secre...

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Second Coming: India's JSW Group in talks with Chinese company for an EV foray

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JSW Group, India's $23 billion steel-to-paints conglomerate, has held early talks with China's Leapmotor to license the company's electric vehicle technology, Reuters reports, citi...

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Daily Shorts: Tesla range under scanner, Canada clears four wind farms to drive green hydrogen plants

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Tesla is under the scanner of US authorities over vehicle range claims, media reports indicate. The Wall Street Journal reported federal prosecutors are looking into the company's ...

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Daily Shorts: BYD profit triples, Indonesia's Aceh to get green hydrogen plant

Chinese EV powerhouse BYD said first-half profit tripled to $1.50 billion, as record deliveries helped the company retain the title of China's biggest-selling automotive brand. Dat...

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Weekend Roundup: India may put EVs in priority lending list, BYD buys Jabil's China mobility operations

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India could include EVs under its priority sector lending category to make it cheaper for companies to raise funds, Reuters reported, citing an unidentified government official. Th...

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