Gigafactories – Page 2
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NewsGM and Samsung SDI seal $3.5B deal for Indiana EV battery plant
GM and Samsung SDI have finalised a $3.5B partnership to build a high-capacity EV battery plant in Indiana, aiming to power future electric vehicles.
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NewsStryten and Dragonfly agree to electrify US automotive production
Stryten Energy teams up with Dragonfly Energy to expand reach of ‘Battle Born Batteries’ into new markets, offering complete lithium battery solutions.
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NewsMusk halts Tesla Mexico gigafactory until after US election
Investment in the facility at the current time would be “impractical”, according to Musk.
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NewsToyota to build EV battery plant for Lexus in Japanese island
Toyota Motor looks set to build a gigafactory in Kyushu, Japan for its Lexus brand.
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ArticleTop 5 EV battery chemistries and formats across the world
Battery technology is paramount to the electrification drive from cell chemistries such as Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC) to architectures like prismatic or cylindrical cells. We look at cost, performance and more.
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ArticleEV battery supply – potential materials shortages
S&P’s Global Mobility division offers some insights into battery raw material supply chains and the impact of market changes.
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ArticleTesla’s EV battery production and global gigafactory network
Tesla’s growing network of gigafactories, including new sites in Berlin, Texas, and Shanghai, demonstrates its commitment to leading global electrification.
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NewsVW’s Traton eyes third EU battery plant to meet EV demand
Traton Group may build a third battery plant in Europe, boosting its electric truck production to meet rising demand and EU carbon reduction goals.
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ArticleASEAN: Chinese OEMs increase investment through EV production
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is now seeing increasing investment in electric vehicle production with Chinese OEMs leading the way.
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NewsGM, Stellantis and Volvo Group to gain $1.7 billion in EV grants
The $1.7bn investment will be awarded once negotiations to ensure that commitments to workers and communities are met.
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NewsAmplify Cell Technologies begins construction of Mississippi battery cell factory
Amplify Cell Technologies’ new plant will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 21GWh for the production of LFP battery cells.
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NewsHORSE Powertrain welcomes Aramco as strategic investor
HORSE Powertrain Limited secures Aramco’s 10% equity investment to advance low-emission technologies.
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NewsEurope’s tariffs on Chinese EV imports stresses importance of local production
The additional tariffs follow fears that Chinese manufacturers are “dumping” cheap EVs on already struggling markets.
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NewsACC halts construction of two European gigafactories
ACC opened the first of the three planned European gigafactories in June last year.
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NewsVolkswagen announces new affordable European EV
Volkswagen Group has announced that it will make all-electric entry-level mobility widespread across Europe, with affordable EVs made in the continent, for the European market.
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ArticleAMS Automotive Evolution North America 2024
The second AMS Evolution North America Conference returns to connect manufacturing leaders and experts as they steer automotive production towards greater innovation, flexibility and sustainability than ever before.
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NewsBMW builds gigafactory for Neue Klasse in Mexico
BMW Group has started construction of a battery manufacturing facility next to its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico to safeguard Neue Klass production in 2027 and cut transport emissions
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AnalysisWhy Statevolt is building a gigafactory in the UAE instead of Europe
Statevolt has entered into an agreement to build a gigafactory in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE for $3.2 billion in capital expenditure. With electrification projects and infrastructure burgeoning in Europe and the US, AMS asks ’why the Middle East?’
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NewsRivian secures $827m funding, plans expansion and brings in new COO
Elon Musk had predicted that Rivian was heading for bankruptcy in six quarters if it didn’t change trajectory. $827m funding could mark that change.
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ArticleHonda grows its North American EV footprint
Honda is investing heavily in growing its electric vehicle production operations in North America but is also leveraging expertise and capacity for hybrid powertrain production