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InoBat Auto acquires Slovakia site for battery R&D and prototype production

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European R&D and battery production company InoBat Auto has acquired a 290,000 sq ft (27,000 sq m) facility close to Bratislava, Slovakia. Backed by IPM Group and Wildcat Discovery Technologies, InoBat Auto will manufacture the first bespoke battery cells in 2021.

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ŠKODA collaborates with IBG ?esko on second-life battery energy storage system; up to 328 kWh

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ŠKODA AUTO, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is introducing a smart energy storage system using second-life batteries from electric vehicles. So far, 160 pre-orders have been received from dealers in the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands and Slovakia. In partnership with the Czech technology company IBG ?esko,

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Rio Tinto invests in InoBat

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Rio Tinto is supporting the development of a battery ecosystem in Europe with an investment in Inobat Auto (InoBat), a Europe-based battery technology and manufacturing company. This investment will support the completion of InoBat’s research and development center and pilot battery line in Voderady, Slovakia.

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InoBat claims 20% range boost by 2023, Gigafactory by 2025

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Slovakia-based battery startup InoBat Auto announced Friday that it will introduce an electric-car battery with greater energy density than anything else currently on the market. The battery will allow for a 20% boost in range for "current best-in-class" electric vehicles by 2023, the startup said in a press release.

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Hyundai’s supplier is building a new EV parts plant in Slovakia to conquer European market

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Hyundai Motor Group’s supplier, Hyundai Mobis , is investing around $256 million (350 billion won) in building new plants in Slovakia for EV parts. Hyundai Mobis, the “parts and service” unit for Hyundai Motor Group (including Kia and Genesis), is the world’s fifth-largest auto parts maker.

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Amara Raja Energy & Mobility increases stake in InoBat for 20 mn Euros – ET Auto

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InoBat, based in Slovakia, is known for its research, development, and production of batteries for electric vehicles. InoBat’s innovative approach to battery technology complements our mission to deliver sustainable and cutting-edge energy solutions,” said Amara Raja Executive Director Vikramadithya Gourineni.

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Stellantis plans sub-€25,000 Panda EV to tackle Renault, BYD

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That automobile, an e-C3, can be made in Slovakia to secure a lid on prices and higher compete with the Dacia Spring this is in-built China and the nearest all-electric made-in-France Renault 5. The post Stellantis plans sub-€25,000 Panda EV to tackle Renault, BYD appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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