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Schlumberger New Energy Venture to launch a lithium extraction pilot plant in Nevada

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The deployment of the pilot plant will be in Clayton Valley, Nevada, USA. As EVs depend on lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, sustainable and efficient lithium production has become an important topic for regions, industries, and technology companies, as well as battery and large automotive manufacturers.

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Mercedes-Benz first automotive company to certify SAE Level 3 automated driving system for US market; Nevada first state

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Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the US, with Nevada being the first state to confirm the compliance of the system with state regulations. Tesla’s FSD is still considered SAE Level 2.)

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American Battery Technology expands R&D center at the University of Nevada, Reno

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The labs are currently housed at the Nevada Center for Applied Research (NCAR) located at the University of Nevada Reno (UNR).

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Albemarle expands Nevada site to increase domestic production of lithium

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Albemarle Corporation will expand capacity at the company’s lithium production facility in Silver Peak, Nev., and begin a program to evaluate clays and other available Nevada resources for commercial production of lithium.

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Tesla preparing for construction on Giga Nevada Semi factory

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Tesla is preparing to start construction on its upcoming high-volume Semi factory in Nevada, as suggested by huge steel deliveries recently arriving to the site. Tesla started breaking ground on expansions to Giga Nevada in January, setting the stage for increased production of both the Semi and its 4680 battery cells.

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Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory expansion: Batteries for 1.5M EVs annually

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billion expansion of its Nevada battery "Gigafactory" that the company claims will supply over one million EVs annually. The investment will add 3,000 new jobs and two new factories at the Sparks, Nevada, site, Tesla said in what reads as a press release—with a few more details confirmed as part of Tesla's.

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Tesla ramps 4680 cell production at Giga Nevada

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Tesla is ramping 4680 cell production at Gigafactory Nevada. The company recently announced a $3.6 billion new investment in Giga Nevada which will go towards growing the factory’s footprint, more employees, a 100 GWh 4680 cell factory, and a Semi factory. of new investment in Giga Nevada. Today, we’re announcing $3.6B

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