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SolarEdge, Kokam open 2GWh cell plant in South Korea

Green Car Congress

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.

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Starlink services bound for South Korea by 2025

Teslarati

Starlink services might be bound for South Korea by early 2025. Starlink’s availability in South Korea will depend on the local government’s moves regarding regulatory updates that will ensure a stable connection to SpaceX’s internet services without interfering with the providers already operating in the country.

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BYD will challenge Hyundai and Kia with low-cost EVs launching in South Korea

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker is set to drastically shake up the South Korean auto market. BYD officially announced plans to launch in South Korea with its low-cost EVs poised to challenge Hyundai and Kia on their home turf.

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Polestar 4 will be made at Renault plant in South Korea

Green Car Reports

Polestar 4 electric SUVs destined for North America will be built at a Renault plant in Busan, South Korea, alongside a previously announced assembly plant in China.

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South Korea joins Horizon Europe programme

Innovation News Network

South Korea is set to join the Horizon Europe programme in a significant stride towards bolstering international collaboration in research. The post South Korea joins Horizon Europe programme appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Mercedes-Benz draws ire from EV fire victims in South Korea

Teslarati

Mercedes-Benz has drawn the ire of the electric vehicle (EV) fire victims in South Korea for providing an “absurdly insufficient” donation to the residents of the complex affected by the blaze. The South Korean government is thinking of requiring automakers to disclose their EV battery brands. billion won ($3.3

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South Korea to hold emergency meeting to discuss EV fire safety

Teslarati

Tesla 4680 cells closer to mass production with LGES & Samsung SDI According to local media, an anonymous official from South Korea’s transport ministry said the government aims to require EV manufacturers to disclose the brand of batteries they use in their vehicles.