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Stellantis & Leapmotor launch electric SUV in Malaysia 

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On Wednesday, October 16, Stellatnis launched an electric Leapmotor SUV in Malaysia, expanding its reach into the Southeast Asian car market. The SE Asian nation aims to be a regional hub for EV production and offer automakers a well-equipped EV supply chain. However, India is cautious about importing EVs made in China.

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IHS Markit: supply chain challenges to impact global light vehicle production well into 2022

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During the first half of 2021, wafer fab capacity constraints were causing the greatest disruption and getting the most attention as the “semiconductor shortage” affecting automotive production. COVID-19 Still Impacting Supply Chain. Malaysia has been shutdown due to COVID-19 outbreaks recently and its vaccination rate is almost 12%.

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Stellantis signs binding agreement with Element 25 for manganese sulphate supply for EV batteries; sourced in Australia, processed in US

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Stellantis and Australia-based Element 25 signed a binding agreement for Element 25 to supply battery-grade, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) to Stellantis for use in electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Ernst & Young will advise on potential federal, state and local funding support for a US-based HPMSM Facility.

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Lotte Chemical to invest $2.3B through 2028 to boost production of copper foil for EV batteries

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billion) through 2028 to boost production of copper foil for EV batteries, the company said. Lotte Energy Materials is a major copper foil producer and has long-term supply contracts with global battery companies both in Korea and abroad. Lotte Chemical plans to invest up to 3 trillion KRW ($2.3 In March, Lotte completed the 2.7-trillion

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Hanwha and LG Energy to build battery production in US, targeting ESS and UAM

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Hanwha Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) will invest in building battery production facilities in the United States. The joint investment is expected to boost battery supply resiliency for the US market amid the growing need for US-made Energy Storage System following the passage of “Inflation Reduction Act”.

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JARE investing AUD200M in Lynas Rare Earths; heavy rare earths for Japan

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JARE’s contribution will support Lynas’ ambitious growth agenda, and may include current and planned projects designed to increase production of Light Rare Earth and Heavy Rare Earth materials. Sojitz and JOGMEC have entered into an agreement with Lynas to supply up to 65% of the HRE (dysprosium and terbium, DyTb) produced by Lynas from Mt.

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Tesla supply chain: Biden team plans $52B funding to address chip shortage among US carmakers

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The CHIPS Act would establish investments and incentives to support semiconductor manufacturing, research & development, and supply chain security in the United States. The Tesla Model S Plaid’s initial production was delayed due to chip supply shortages. Semiconductor shortages halt BMW and Daimler production lines.

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