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LFP Cathodes — Made in Morocco, Financed by China, Exported to the West

CleanTechnica EVs

The USA has effectively locked out Chinese batteries from its domestic market, but what if components like LFP cathodes are made in Morocco, in a factory financed by a Chinese–Korean partnership? Sounds complicated, but it might just work, as Morocco has a free […]

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LG Energy Solution discusses battery production with Chinese suppliers for the EU

Teslarati

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 Wonjoon Suh is the head of LGES’ advanced automotive battery division.

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Skeleton Technologies joins Flying Whales program to develop next generation of heavy-lift, large-capacity airships

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Last year Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and French Prime Minister Manuel Valls oversaw the signing of a cooperation and investment framework agreement between Flying Whales and the China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (AVIC General) company, which is to become a Flying Whales significant shareholder.

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Morocco expects more EV battery investments, minister says – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The automotive sector tops Morocco’s industrial exports at USD 14 billion in 2023, up 27%. Morocco is home to production plants by Stellantis and Renault with an annual combined production capacity of 700,000 cars as well as a cluster of local suppliers.

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BMW boosts CATL battery order to €7.3B, signs €2.9B battery order with Samsung SDI

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billion for the Chinese production site of the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. The BMW Group will source the cobalt needed as a key raw material for cell production directly from mines in Australia and Morocco and make it available to CATL and Samsung SDI. billion (contract duration from 2020 to 2031), with €4.5 —Andreas Wendt.

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China’s Gotion High Tech to set up USD 1.3 bn EV battery gigafactory in Morocco – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The automotive sector topped Morocco’s industrial exports at USD 14 billion in 2023, up 27% on the previous year. China’s Gotion High Tech will build Morocco’s first EV battery gigafactory for a total cost of 12.8 Morocco’s geographic location close to Europe, its free trade agreements with key EU and U.S.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO to make its way DownUnder. Here’s what it means for Mahindra

Baua Electric

Placed in the competitive sub-compact SUV space, the 3XO will compete with best-selling models such as the Hyundai Venue , Kia Stonic, Mazda CX-3 and Toyota Yaris Cross, along with new Chinese entrants. Other major global markets for Mahindra are New Zealand, Morocco, and Chile, where their Pik-Up range first led the way for newer models.