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Ford, LG Energy Solution, Koç Holding to form JV to build battery gigafactory in Turkey

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Ford Motor Company, LG Energy Solution and Koç Holding signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a new joint venture subject to final agreement by all the parties to create one of Europe’s largest commercial electric vehicle battery cell facilities near Ankara, Turkey. Earlier post.)

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Indonesia’s massive metals build-out is felling the forest for batteries – ET Auto

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They happen all the time now.” Indonesia aims to dominate the world’s nickel supply, and it’s succeeding. Last year, the country was responsible for more than half the supply of nickel ore globally. Indonesia has the largest reserves of nickel in the world. “Landslides, again. square miles).

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Indonesia converted 10 motorcycles to electric under pilot project

Electric Vehicles India

Indonesia converted 10 motorcycles to electric under pilot project . Indonesia has launched a pilot project to convert combustion engine motorcycles into electric vehicles as part of its national drive to make the transportation more eco-friendly said the energy ministry. million electric cars on the roads by 2030.

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A look at Tesla’s potential new Gigafactory locations: Mexico, Canada, Indonesia or South Korea

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Another benefit to building in Mexico is that Tesla vehicles would still qualify for EV subsidies in the United States from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In September, Canada’s Minister of Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne stated that Tesla did discuss the possibility of building a factory in Canada. Tesla Indonesia.

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Aussie electric truck maker SEA joins the race to build a Toyota Hilux EV

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The Australian electric truck maker SEA has revealed plans to launch a Toyota Hilux EV as soon as the second half of 2023. SEA is the third Australian company to go public on plans to develop electric utes following on from H2X Global and Roev. It fits perfectly and we are driving it around and all the rest,” confirmed Gillespie. “So

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Britishvolt wants to build battery gigafactories around the world

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Battery “gigafactories” are under construction all over the world—and none too soon. As EV sales grow, it is critical to establish local battery production and shorten supply chains. Britishvolt’s goal is to create domestic battery production all around the world, and the company is currently building its first cell factory in the UK.

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Toyota sales slide as aggressive price cuts by BYD, Chinese EV makers take effect

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Toyota’s electrified vehicle lineup (RZ, RX, NX, UX300e) (Source: Toyota) Toyota sales hit in 1H 2024 with BYD’s EV price cuts Toyota’s sales are down by double-digits through the first half of 2024 in China (-10.8%), Indonesia (-10%), and Thailand (-15%). BYD sold 145,179 all-electric cars, up 13% YOY. million) and $24,500 (¥3.63

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