Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

LG Chem has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the state of Tennessee to establish a new cathode manufacturing facility in Clarksville with an investment of more than USD 3 billion.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 24, 2023

in 2022, is on track with construction at BlueOval City mega-campus and poised to usher in a new era of American innovation and manufacturing. Ford, the No. 2 EV brand in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Obama also launched a competition for a new manufacturing innovation institute to build US strength in manufacturing advanced composites, the first of four new competitions to be launched this year. Lightweight And Modern Metals Manufacturing. performing metals and alloys by removing technological barriers to their manufacture.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 30, 2022

China figures into decisions by both Volkswagen and Tesla when it comes to deciding where to build there electric car factories.

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China Electric Cars Manufacturer Tesla 98

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Developing and manufacturing new vehicles is not for the faint of heart. Cadillac LYRIQ rolls off the assembly line in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter. One fails and the other doesn’t, what do you do?

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GM Design Tennessee Cadillac 109

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI), which will focus on growing US manufacturing of clean energy products and boosting US competitiveness through major improvements in manufacturing energy productivity. Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative. Earlier post.)

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Ultium Cells LLC, the battery-making JV between LG Chem and GM, has announced plans to invest an additional $275 million in its Spring Hill, TN, plant. The cash infusion is expected to increase the plant’s battery production capacity by more than 40% (from 35 gigawatt-hours to 50 GWh), and create more than 400 new jobs. […].

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Tennessee GM Batteries Battery 98

Electric Cars Report

MAY 24, 2024

Redwood Materials is partnering Ultium Cells LLC—the joint battery cell manufacturing venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution— to recycle production scrap from both their Warren, Ohio and Spring Hill, Tennessee facilities. Materials to be recycled include cathode and anode material as well as cell scrap.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

The 30GWh plant will create 2,000 skilled jobs in the region, producing battery cells and modules to power the next generation EVs produced for multiple global automotive manufacturers. Selected for its strong automotive manufacturing base, skilled workforce and excellent infrastructure, Kentucky is already the nation’s No.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2010

Nissan broke ground on the manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn., The battery plant, one of the largest vehicle battery manufacturing plants in North America at 1.3 that will produce the lithium-ion batteries that power the Nissan LEAF zero-emission vehicle.

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Nissan Li-ion Lithium Ion Tennessee 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Ultium Platform will: Enable GM to make nearly every type of vehicle across its different brands and up and down the portfolio by building everything from affordable, high-volume crossovers and passenger cars to full-size pickups and SUVs, performance, and commercial vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

The Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Park occupies 33 acres, or half of the 66-acre land parcel adjacent to Volkswagen’s manufacturing plant. The array is the largest system of its kind in the North American automotive industry and in the state of Tennessee. 1,253 kWh/car. 1,018 kWh/car. CO 2.393 t/car.319 2018 target.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Under these real-world conditions, engineers appraised LYRIQ’s drive quality, systems calibrations and other elements that directly impact the in-car experience. Production for the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ begins in spring 2022 at GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee, assembly facility, which received a $2-billion investment to support EV production.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As recalls goes this one is fairly embarrassing, especially since the manufacturer was being tipped off about the problem as early as 2022. However, vehicles built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, were said not to be impacted by the earlier recall. Owners are expected to be notified by November.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 28, 2022

4 compact SUV recently made its debut in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as the company’s first electric automobile produced in the United States. It was already being imported from Germany, but now US Volkswagen dealers will get American-built cars to sell to eager buyers who are paying big for gas right now. The Volkswagen ID.4

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Tennessee United States Production Dealers 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2017

is the parent company of performance part manufacturer Bully Dog Technologies, LLC. The affected parts replaced original emission components on cars and trucks such as the intake and exhaust systems, or employed different engine calibration software to increase vehicle power. Florida-based Derive Systems, Inc., Hypertech, Inc.,

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California Parts Companies Pollution 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2016

At an event in Washington, President Obama announced that the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) will lead the new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, in partnership with the Department of Energy. The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute is the ninth manufacturing hub awarded by the Obama Administration.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Full-electric dancing cars capable of recharging in 20 minutes or less. SK and its partners are already building new manufacturing sites around the world to bring these solutions to market and start making positive progress toward reducing carbon emissions.” A train run by hydrogen energy and only emits water.

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Teslarati

MARCH 19, 2024

Batteries and software are a mainstay in new vehicles as the global car market transitions to electric vehicles. Legacy automakers like General Motors must learn new skills and processes to produce EVs with decent batteries and software to compete with startups like Tesla, Rivian, and Chinese car manufacturers.

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General Motors Production GM Sierra 133

Baua Electric

JULY 1, 2023

Battery cellular manufacturing on the SK On-Ford Motor Co. three way partnership in Kentucky and Tennessee is ready to start out in 2025. billion and form just about 11,000 jobs on the Tennessee and Kentucky websites. Ford and SK On plan to take a position a mixed $11.4

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Kentucky Tennessee Batteries Battery 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Mercedes-Benz marked another milestone in its China strategy with the official opening ceremony of its engine plant—the first for passenger-car engines outside of Germany. Together with the long-wheelbase E-Class and the C-Class, GLK-Class vehicles are currently manufactured at Beijing Benz Automotive Company Ltd.

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Mercedes Germany Engine China 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2021

The model is built in Kyushu, Japan, and Smyrna, Tennessee. Under the Nissan Green Program 2022, Nissan aims to replace 30% of the raw materials used in cars built in 2022 with materials that don’t rely on newly mined resources. To support the process, Nissan has collaborated with Kobe Steel, Ltd. and UACJ Corp. and Novelis Inc.

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Nissan Parts Global Tennessee 221

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

If finalized, the loan would support the company’s Alcoa, Tennessee, manufacturing facility (Tennessee Operations), where the company will produce high-strength aluminum for North American automakers looking to lightweight their vehicles. Earlier post.). Materials Policy Weight reduction'

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Tennessee Production F-150 Fuel Economy 150

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While the Southeast lags behind national […]

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 29, 2023

Having worked for car dealerships, manufacturers, an auction house, and an auto finance company, I’m convinced there is no other industry that attracts& such a diverse cast of characters. Many of them defied stereotypes: I met car sales people who were honest, ethical and hardworking. Customers absolutely adored him.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

4 EVs from model years 2021 to 2024 for improperly manufactured door handles. 4 received substantial upgrades for 2024 , including more range and improved infotainment hardware that seemed to address many of the issues Green Car Reports found in earlier models. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 4 until a fix is implemented.

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Plug in America

JUNE 25, 2024

in Tennessee, Susan Goodwin is one of the lead organizers of the Knoxville Drive Electric Festival. Multiple organizations support EV adoption and advocacy efforts in Tennessee – notably Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) and Drive Electric Tennessee (DET).

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Hawaii Tennessee Plug-in America 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2012

A group at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), led by Dr. Charles Perry, who holds the Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, has developed and demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a wheel motor plug-in hybrid retrofit kit for almost any car. Click to enlarge. We have gained proof of concept in terms of feasibility.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 5, 2023

But the European Union has launched a subsidy probe on all models originating from China (including those carrying domestic badges) — potentially causing trouble for the Lyriq, which is manufactured in both Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Shanghai, China. To play it safe, GM plans on exporting from the United States.

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Plug in America

JULY 21, 2023

This includes all of the resources used in manufacturing the vehicle, the battery, and powering the vehicle. Depending on your electric utility, you may be able to save even more money by setting your car to charge at off-peak rates. Cars are important investments, and these warranties provide EV owners with extra protection.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Volkswagen of America new boss Pablo Di Si says his division plans to increase sales by offering more locally produced models.

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Manufacturer Vehicles America Sale 106

Baua Electric

AUGUST 31, 2024

2025 Nissan Leaf The FE-20 boasts some improvements over the FE-15, including 33% more power , an updated design that lowers manufacturing costs, and a lower retail price , according to Nissan, although the automaker did not quote a specific price. Like that 15-kw charger, the FE-20 can be used without voiding a Leaf’s warranty.

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Nissan Tax Credit Tennessee Price 52

Charged EVs

MARCH 17, 2023

Tritium is currently revamping its supply chain to make the sleek liquid-cooled DC fast chargers built at its new Tennessee factory compliant with NEVI and Build America regulations. In any industry, savvy manufacturers know that success depends on more than just delivering hardware. Can you walk us through the company’s evolution?

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Charging DC Tennessee Fleet 115

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 6, 2021

A Honda will be built at a GM plant in Mexico, and an Acura alongside the Cadillac Lyriq in Tennessee. The post GM to Build EV Crossovers for Honda, Acura appeared first on The Truth About Cars. In an Automotive News report, it was noted that in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, where GM builds the Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox, the […].

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Acura Honda GM Building 98

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2014

General Motors will invest $185 million to make small-displacement gasoline engines at its Spring Hill, Tennessee manufacturing complex. Spring Hill is among six manufacturing locations around the globe that will produce the new engine. GM Spring Hill currently manufactures the award-winning Ecotec 2.0L An additional $48.4-million

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Gasoline GM Engine Cadillac 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated an additive manufacturing (3D printing) method to control the structure and properties of metal components with precision unmatched by conventional manufacturing processes. — —Ryan Dehoff. Ryan Dehoff et al.

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Baua Electric

JULY 22, 2023

car portfolio by way of 2035, with Cadillac and Buick getting there by way of 2030. In recent times, GM has dedicated to making an investment $35 billion on electrical and independent car construction via 2025. .” GM has stated it objectives to have a zero-emission light-duty U.S.

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