BEV

Sudbury Drives BEV Innovation, Mining Electrification and Sustainability Efforts

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

"Sudbury is home to the land, the talent and the resources that are driving innovation and sustainability in the mining supply and service sectors," said Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre.

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  • "Sudbury is home to the land, the talent and the resources that are driving innovation and sustainability in the mining supply and service sectors," said Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre.
  • "Those resources are allowing us to meet the needs of the BEV transformation and electrification of mines around the world.
  • As a beacon of mining electrification, Sudbury's post-secondary institutions have introduced BEV programs aimed at nurturing skilled labour and fostering cutting-edge research and development initiatives.
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NaaS Technology Collaborates with Geely Auto to Provide Millions of EV Owners with More Accessible Charging Services

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Friday, March 1, 2024

As agreed, NaaS and its strategic partner Kuaidian will jointly give Geely EV owners access to a multitude of charging piles dotted around the country.

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  • As agreed, NaaS and its strategic partner Kuaidian will jointly give Geely EV owners access to a multitude of charging piles dotted around the country.
  • Using "one-click pile searching", "one-click charging", "one-click payment" and other convenient features at Geely Auto app, mini program and Kuaidian app, EV owners can enjoy more efficient charging and service.
  • NaaS has already worked with ZEEKR, a luxury intelligent BEV brand of Geely Auto, to provide accessible charging services for millions of car owners.
  • By leveraging developed charging solutions as well as extensive resources and experience built up on charging service market, NaaS vows to help more automakers like Geely to make EV charging more accessible, and jointly bring EV charging service to a new level."

MITSUBISHI MOTORS RECOGNIZED BY S&P GLOBAL MOBILITY FOR THE "MOST IMPROVED ALTERNATIVE POWERTRAIN LOYALTY TO MAKE FOR 2023"

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today that it has been recognized by S&P Global Mobility for having the "Most Improved Alternative Powertrain Loyalty to Make" for the 2023 calendar year1.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today that it has been recognized by S&P Global Mobility for having the "Most Improved Alternative Powertrain Loyalty to Make" for the 2023 calendar year1.
  • The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid is the perfect stepping-stone from today's internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to tomorrow's full battery-electric vehicles (BEV).
  • But its ability to operate on both electricity and gasoline also is the perfect destination vehicle for some customers too.
  • "In today's hypercompetitive market, retaining customers is more important than ever," said Joe LaFeir, president, Automotive Insights, S&P Global Mobility.

S&P Global Mobility Recognizes 28th Annual Automotive Loyalty Awards Winners; General Motors, Tesla and Lincoln Nautilus take Top Awards for Loyalty in 2023

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Monday, February 26, 2024

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Mobility today announced the winners of its 28th annual Automotive Loyalty Awards, recognizing General Motors as the winner of its 'Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer' award and Tesla for 'Overall Loyalty to Make.' In a new addition to the awards for 2024, the Lincoln Nautilus was recognized in the 'Overall Loyalty to Model.' category.   

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  • In a new addition to the awards for 2024, the Lincoln Nautilus was recognized in the 'Overall Loyalty to Model.'
  • Tracking consumer buying activity from January-December 2023, the industry is showing continued signs of recovery, as both retail sales and loyalty increased year-over-year.
  • In this year's Loyalty Awards, S&P Global Mobility added a new award to acknowledge a single model's leadership in model level retention, with the "Overall Loyalty to Model" award.
  • In 2023, more than 42% of Nautilus owners returning to market for their next vehicle chose another Nautilus during calendar year 2023.

Lotus Technology Celebrates Public Listing on Nasdaq

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Friday, February 23, 2024

NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech" or the "Company"), a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker, rang today's opening bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange in New York City in celebration of its public listing.

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  • NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech" or the "Company"), a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker, rang today's opening bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange in New York City in celebration of its public listing.
  • "This is an exciting moment for all of us at Lotus Technology," said Mr. Feng.
  • We are proud to carry Lotus's heritage into the future, and to open a new chapter in the Lotus story with our public listing today."
  • Today's public listing is a significant step in the company's future expansion and we are looking forward to our continued collaboration with Lotus Tech's talented management team."

Nikola Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

"In California, we have 99% of all the hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor HVIP vouchers requested in 2023 through January 2024," Girsky continued.

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  • "In California, we have 99% of all the hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor HVIP vouchers requested in 2023 through January 2024," Girsky continued.
  • It's a testament to our market leading position, quality of our products, and the high level of Nikola fleet success.
  • In Q4 2023, we demonstrated our ability to produce, manufacture, and deliver the hydrogen fuel cell electric truck .
  • In Q4 2023, we delivered what we believe is the first production hydrogen fuel cell electric truck available in North America.

WeaveGrid and Toyota Collaborate to Empower EV Drivers and Optimize Charging for the Grid

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

WeaveGrid announces a collaboration for direct integration with Toyota Motor North America.

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  • WeaveGrid announces a collaboration for direct integration with Toyota Motor North America.
  • The result is a system that enables drivers to opt into charging optimization, personalized driver insights, and home charging cost savings.
  • "WeaveGrid is thrilled to collaborate with Toyota, a global automotive leader, to offer innovative solutions we both believe will help accelerate the transition to decarbonized transportation," said Apoorv Bhargava, Co-founder and CEO of WeaveGrid.
  • All enrolled participants across utility programs receive tailored insights about their charging and suggestions on how to save money on charging over time through a personalized dashboard.

Global Autonomous Vehicles Market Research Report 2023-2030 Featuring Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Aptiv, Baidu, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, DidiChuxing Technology, Ford and, General Motors

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Autonomous vehicles are a breakthrough technology in the automotive industry after the introduction of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.

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  • Autonomous vehicles are a breakthrough technology in the automotive industry after the introduction of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.
  • Government initiatives to support electric and hybrid cars are expected to propel the market for autonomous vehicles in the coming years.
  • In the expansive landscape of the global autonomous vehicle industry, passenger vehicles assert their dominance by claiming the largest market share.
  • Consequently, China has not only emerged as the most significant global market for electric vehicles but also as the leading producer.

Lotus Tech and L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp Announce Closing of Business Combination

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech" or the "Company"), a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker, and L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp ("LCAA") (NASDAQ: LCAA), a special purpose acquisition company formed by affiliates of L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, announced today that their previously proposed business combination is expected to be completed on February 22, 2024. The combined company will retain Lotus Tech's name as "Lotus Technology Inc." and its American Depositary Shares (ADS) will commence trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "LOT" on February 23, 2024. The business combination was approved by LCAA shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting held on February 2, 2024.

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  • The business combination was approved by LCAA shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting held on February 2, 2024.
  • "We are thrilled to announce our upcoming debut on the Nasdaq as we complete our business combination with LCAA," said Mr. Qingfeng Feng, Chief Executive Officer of Lotus Tech.
  • We look forward to accelerating our growth as a listed company, leading the electric transformation of the global luxury BEV market together with L Catterton."
  • Lotus Tech will ring the Nasdaq opening bell in New York City on February 23, 2024 to commemorate the Company's public listing.

TMC Strengthens Battery Production Capabilities

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Toyota City, Japan, Mar 6, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has agreed with Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) to make Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd. (PEVE) a wholly owned subsidiary in order to strengthen its capabilities in mass-producing automotive batteries.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Mar 6, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has agreed with Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) to make Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd. (PEVE) a wholly owned subsidiary in order to strengthen its capabilities in mass-producing automotive batteries.
  • Toyota will continue collaborating with these companies in battery mass production and development.
  • The company's shift into mass-producing a wide variety of electric vehicle batteries will enable Toyota to respond flexibly to growing battery demand, while also helping to further boost mass-production competitiveness.
  • More competitive batteries will enhance the appeal of Toyota's electric vehicle offerings and contribute to achieving carbon neutrality through a multi-pathway approach.