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SolarEdge, Kokam open 2GWh cell plant in South Korea

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Located in the Eumseong Innovation City of Chungcheongbuk-Do, South Korea, Sella 2 is currently producing test cells for certification, with ramp-up expected during the second half of 2022. The facility can scale its battery cell capacity in the future to support the growing needs for storage solutions offered by the company.

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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group wins multiple hydrogen fueling station contracts in California and South Korea

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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (CE&IG), a part of the Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan) group of companies, announced multiple contracts to provide more than a dozen Hydrogen Fueling Stations (HFS) to customers in California and South Korea.

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South Korea to hold emergency meeting to discuss EV fire safety

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On Monday, July 12, 2024, South Korea’s environment ministry will hold an emergency meeting to discuss electric vehicle (EV) fire safety concerns after a blaze in an underground parking garage. South Korea’s land and industry ministries will attend the meeting next week.

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SES expands in South Korea to facilitate commercialization of Li-metal batteries

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Boston-based SES AI Corporation, a developer of high-performance lithium-metal (Li-Metal) rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and other applications, has incorporated its subsidiary SES Korea and plans to build a pre-production facility in South Korea. It’s all about speed and winning the race. SK) and LG Corporation.

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Hyundai Motor Group puts Spot to work at Kia’s plant in South Korea

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Hyundai Motor Group introduced Factory Safety Service Robot, a robot for industrial site safety, and announced its pilot operation at Kia’s plant in South Korea. The Robot will help detect risks and secure people’s safety in industrial sites.

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Tesla receives permission to trade emission credits in South Korea

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Tesla has reportedly been granted permission to sell automotive emission credits domestically in South Korea by the Ministry of Environment starting this year. This marks a significant development for the electric vehicle maker, as it will allow the company to generate additional revenue in the South Korean market.

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Kia completes first EV factory in South Korea amid slowdown

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Kia Corporation, a Hyundai Motor Company brand, completed its first electric vehicle (EV) factory in South Korea amid a slowdown in the industry. Kia’s EV6 vehicle has been a hit in the industry, along with Hyundai’s IONIQ lineup. The upgraded factory will launch production with the Kia EV3.