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JULY 29, 2024

LGES’ talks with Chinese material suppliers come after the EU Commission started imposing extra tariffs of up to 38% on imported EVs made in China. “We We are having talks with Chinese firms who will develop LFP cathode with us and produce them for Europe. “We

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APRIL 21, 2022

The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance.

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MARCH 26, 2023

SK On will partner with Korea’s largest cathode material company EcoPro, and Chinese battery materials producer GEM to build a battery core material production facility in Saemangeum, South Korea. SK On has been actively building various cooperative relationships to strengthen the raw material supply chain.

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MAY 14, 2022

As such, Benchmark will now move from bi-monthly to weekly publication of its Chinese lithium prices. In 2021, a third of global refined nickel supply came from Indonesia and this is forecast to 50% in 2025. Benchmark now publishes weekly prices for: Lithium Carbonate, EXW China, ?99.5% Li 2 O 3 (Battery grade).

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Baua Electric

JULY 30, 2024

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 also recently launched its first electric MPV in Indonesia.

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Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2023

Ford has announced that it has partnered with two other entities to construct a nickel processing facility in Indonesia. billion nickel processing facility, which will be constructed in Indonesia. The post Ford secures nickel supplies with $4.5 Today, Ford has done just that by signing onto a $4.5

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MARCH 11, 2022

Geopolitical issues such as the Russia-Ukraine situation disturb the fine balance of battery metal supply chains. China already has a strong position in the battery metal supply chain, and buying Russian nickel on the cheap as a result of sanctions would further strengthen its globally competitive position.

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Teslarati

MAY 9, 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly set to meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo as early as this week to discuss electric vehicle supply chain development in the Southeast Asian country. Tesla representatives traveled to Indonesia last week to discuss nickel production at a hub in the country, according to a report from Reuters.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

per year over the course of the forecast period, due to rising output in China and Indonesia. Supply growth to come mainly from China and from Indonesia. Since 2014, supply growth has lagged demand growth, as weak nickel prices have dissuaded investment in new capacity and led to some capacity closures.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 24, 2024

Auto industry observers see Hyundai Motor Group’s recent lithium hydroxide supply deals as a sign that the group is focusing on adopting high-capacity NCM batteries to boost the driving range of its future EV models. Kia will use the NCM batteries produced at the Indonesia plant in the upcoming EV3 units.

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Baua Electric

JULY 18, 2024

Moreover, the company holds 50% of the domestic market share for nickel sulphate, which it hopes to increase by signing a long-term contract for nickel sulphate supply with a South Korean EV battery manufacturer. Just by debottlenecking, the company hopes to achieve 10 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) production capacity in the next six months.

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Baua Electric

JULY 20, 2023

Certainly one of our readers despatched me an e-mail asking how it’s imaginable that some 2-year-old Chinese language firms have already got 3 unutilized EVs at the street (Zeekr) or {that a} unutilized maker can create 7 unutilized fashions and seven facelifts in 5 years (Nio). million vehicles by way of 2025, and many others.

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MAY 14, 2018

A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 6, 2024

The EV battery giant supplies top-selling models, including the Tesla Model 3, Model Y , BMW iX, Mercedes EQ series, and Volkswagen ID series, in China. The new factories come in addition to the six already planned in Germany, Thailand, Hungary, Indonesia, and two in the US. BYD ranked second with a 15.4% GWh through April, up 18.3%

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

Chinese car makers can undercut rivals in Europe because their production costs are heavily subsidised. New subsidies, including for domestic battery manufacturing, and lower import and excise taxes, combined with the growing presence of Chinese carmakers, have contributed to rapidly increasing sales. China exported over 1.2

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Baua Electric

MAY 22, 2024

Thailand, for example, is seeking to transition its legacy industry towards an EV future, with Chinese support. Indonesia is using its downstream resources (e.g., The report also notes the Indian government’s push to establish a robust domestic EV supply chain, with a strong focus on battery manufacturing.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Model V will face some tough competition for the electric ute dollar, with the North American majors already weighing in and Chinese brands following suit. It is also working with partners to build assembly plants in Thailand, India and Indonesia. The Foxconn Foxtron Model C crossover is to become the Luxgen n7.

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Baua Electric

JULY 21, 2024

Arm Welders supplied the welding guns, while another company handled the complete automation integration in this case. Second, by establishing itself as an early mover amidst a landscape dominated by Japanese and Chinese players, the company secured a significant advantage. The Vietnam project proved pivotal for two reasons.

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Plug In India

JANUARY 5, 2022

Throw in Chinese electric car companies like BYD, MG Motors, Great Wall and others, and Hyundai India has some serious competition. billion electric vehicle battery plant in Indonesia. But we have to understand that Indonesia has a rich natural supply of nickel. So will Hyundai lose their India market share by 2030?

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2023

That includes the launch of the EM1e, an electric scooter with a swappable battery, in Indonesia, Europe, and Japan before the end of this year. Overall, the company is aiming for 10 new EVs in the Chinese market by 2027, with 100 percent electrification by 2035. The ultimate goal is electric motorcycle sales of 3.5

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Teslarati

JULY 31, 2024

LG Energy Solution & GM slow construction on MI battery plant Wonjoon Suh, the head of LGES’ advanced automotive battery division, has shared that the company is considering three locations for a battery plant to support an EU supply chain. In addition to Morocco, LGES is also considering Finland and Indonesia.

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MAY 13, 2011

Synergies with the acetyl business include shared customers, raw materials and the supply chain. a Chinese synthesis gas supplier, for the production of certain feedstocks used in the TCX process. In January, Celanese signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Wison (China) Holding Co., Earlier post.). Source: Celanese.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

February also saw the publication of a Los Angeles Times interview with US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu ( earlier post ), in which he voiced concern that the effects of climate change could decimate California’s agriculture as well as its urban water supplies. ºC in 2020, and 2.3 ºC in 2050, as compared to 2000 temperatures.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

The federal law further discourages the use of materials from Chinese companies or China. Efforts by the Biden administration to establish FTA-like agreements with other key players, including nickel giant Indonesia and Argentina, are underway.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2022

China continues to dominate BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) global lithium-ion battery supply chain ranking, for the third time in a row, for both 2022 and its projection for 2027, due to continued support for the electric vehicle demand and raw materials investments. —Allan Ray Restauro, metals and mining analyst at BNEF and lead author.

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MAY 18, 2022

Supply also returned to growth in 2021, with mine supply rising 12% y/y to 160 kt, after falling in 2020. kt in 2021, 12% of the DRC’s total supply. kt in 2021, 12% of the DRC’s total supply. Primary refined supply increased 14% y/y to 144 kt. Due to relative market weakness, European prices averaged $2.5

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 16, 2022

Current trends indicate that the industry will be able to work its way through the battery supply chain issues within a couple of years. OEMs and startups are also working diligently to develop a circular battery supply chain that prioritizes recycling and sustainability. Will the raw materials shortage put the brakes on that trend?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

In the period up to 2030, the energy supply infrastructure worldwide will require a total investment of US$26 trillion, with about half of that in developing countries. The Chinese can promise to do this because they’re modernizing their economy. However, large ethanol plants face greater supply risk than smaller plants.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Having already outgrown operations in China alone, CATL had previously shared plans for six new facilities in other countries, including Germany, Thailand, Hungary, Indonesia, and two in the US (with Ford and Tesla). That’s a tall order for a Chinese company with an impressive grip on the battery market.

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