Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

AM Batteries (AMB), a developer of lithium-ion dry-electrode technology, and Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), a producer of lithium-ion batteries, have teamed up to develop solvent-free electrode manufacturing technology for Li-ion cell production. The demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to increase around the world.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2023

This paradox requires equivalent supply and demand-side policies to simultaneously reduce power and transportation sector emissions and emissions of aluminum production, the report says. However, the series of bills do not address the main obstacle to producing primary aluminum: access to ample supplies of affordable energy, the report says.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 5, 2024

Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. CEO Elon Musk has been beating the affordable EV drum for a while, telling investors in January that the car would enter production in Texas as soon as late 2025.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2021

Ricardo has received UK Government funding to assess the commercial viability of a facility to assemble battery packs for UK manufacturers which produce fewer than 10,000 electrified vehicles per year. The UK automotive industry has a diverse mix of sector-leading manufacturers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

With this partnership, the parties are setting up a world-class player in the development and manufacture of high-performance batteries for the automotive industry from 2023. Total/Saft will contribute its expertise in R&D and industrialization, and Groupe PSA its knowledge of the automotive market and its experience in production.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The US Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) will produce cryogenically milled tire tread (CMTT) and provide samples to researchers to advance scientific study on tire and road wear particles (TRWP). Earlier post.) —Sarah Amick, Vice President EHS&S and Senior Counsel, USTMA. Source: USTMA.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2022

General Motors and Honda plan to expand the two companies’ relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. —Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, plans to enter into a joint venture with BWT FUMATECH Mobility GmbH, an established player in multiple hydrogen markets, focused on fuel cell membrane manufacturing. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. The joint venture—THE Mobility F.C.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 29, 2023

Tesla is continuing to progress on the installation of new Model 3 production lines at the Fremont Factory, which is being revamped for Project Highland. We reported in mid-December that Tesla had demolished previous Model 3 production Hang On Lines, a type of assembly line the company partially utilizes for manufacturing.

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Teslarati

MAY 2, 2024

Rivian has won a massive $827 million incentive package from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, which will be used to expand the R2 production facility in Normal, Illinois. Rivian’s Georgia plant remains an extremely important part of its strategy to scale production of R2 and R3.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 19, 2024

A few weeks ago, Ford announced that it had created an internal skunkworks team to focus on affordable EVs and a new platform to underpin them. are grappling with wavering EV demand and rising production costs. Tesla also reportedly plans to (finally) get its affordable EV out the door in the next year or so.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Most people are aware of key players like Hyundai and Nissan, but there are so many other EV manufacturers that are taking over Asia—and possibly set to conquer the international market, including the U.S. Below are just some of the EV manufacturers worth knowing about. Zhidou Zhidou is a Chinese manufacturer of electric microcars.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 18, 2023

PowerCo SE is planning to introduce a completely new manufacturing process in its battery cell production plants in Europe and Northern America.The new technology will significantly boost efficiency and sustainability in volume battery cell production.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2021

Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. trillion by 2040.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The financing will allow AMB to expand its team and accelerate its commercialization efforts, advance its roll-to-roll manufacturing pilot line to a production-grade line for customers, and extend its dry-electrode manufacturing platform to new battery chemistries and technologies like solid-state batteries.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2023

Lightyear, the developer of solar electric vehicles, will redirect its focus and resources completely towards the development and production of Lightyear 2, its intended mass-market model. This means the suspension of the production of Lightyear 0, the first production solar car. Atlas Technologies Holding B.V.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

vans, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a strategic partnership. The partnership will enable the companies to cooperate on the production of electric vans. The target is to build an all-new electric-only production facility leveraging an existing Mercedes?Benz

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 16, 2024

In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3. It's important to note that Kia hasn’t confirmed the EV3 for American buyers, but it’s hard to imagine that an affordable electric model wouldn’t at least cover its costs here, even without federal tax credits.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2017

ZAF ) has opened a new production facility in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to manufacturing its initial line of rechargeable nickel zinc (NiZn) batteries. They provide a powerful and affordable alternative to their lead-acid counterparts while generating a lower environmental impact. ZAF Energy Systems Inc. (

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2023

General Motors and POSCO Future M announced the second phase of their Ultium CAM joint venture, an investment projected to exceed US$1 billion to increase production capacity of cathode active materials (CAM) in North America and integrate precursor materials production. Site selection will be announced later.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

General Motors will engineer, homologate, validate and manufacture the Nikola Badger battery electric and fuel cell versions. General Motors is one of the top engineering and manufacturing companies in the world. Badger production is expected to start in late 2022 at a location to be announced at a later date. Nikola Badger.

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Teslarati

MARCH 22, 2024

Tesla is reportedly trimming production output at Gigafactory Shanghai, attempting to match manufacturing levels with demand in a strong market with plenty of worthy competitors. The post Tesla reportedly trims production output at Giga Shanghai appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 28, 2024

General Motors (GM) and Honda announced that their 50-50 joint venture on a hydrogen fuel cell facility in Michigan is ready to start commercial production. In 2017, The two legacy automakers established the Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM), the first large-scale fuel cell system manufacturing facility.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2021

Technip Energies has launched of BlueH 2 by T.EN, a full suite of deeply-decarbonized and affordable solutions for hydrogen production. In addition to targeting traditional low-carbon hydrogen production applications, such as Refining and Ammonia manufacture, BlueH 2 by T.EN Technip Energies’ BlueH2 by T.EN

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

billion investment in Ford’s North American manufacturing facilities to produce a series of new electric vehicles for commercial and retail customers. Ford’s strategy is different—we are delivering affordable, capable electric vehicles in the heart of the retail and commercial market rather than six-figure status vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Chvaletice’s and Chinese HPMSM products have manganese levels above 32%, however, HPMSM produced in China contains selenium (if using EMM produced in China as feedstock) while Chvaletice’s HPMSM is selenium-free. Additional analysis of the GWP for different cathode metals shows that Chvaletice manganese has the lowest kg CO– eq.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 12, 2021

Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave electric vehicle startup Rivian a bit of invaluable advice regarding manufacturing efforts that could help the company’s longevity. “It’s insanely difficult to reach volume production at affordable unit cost.” It’s insanely difficult to reach volume production at affordable unit cost.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tesla said that its next-generation vehicle will begin production in the second half of 2025. It will be a completely new vehicle with new production lines and is expected to help Tesla continue its growth. Instead, it seems the new car is more geared toward affordability, which is Tesla’s key to more growth moving forward.

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EV Central

MARCH 1, 2023

Instead, Tesla laid out the building blocks for a new family of more advanced and affordable models that will form the foundations for the brand as it strives to build 20 million cars annually by 2030 – in turn surging past traditional brands such as Toyota and Volkswagen.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

Amid its shift to more affordable electric vehicles, Ford could build its new EV platform overseas as it looks to revamp sales. Ford mulls affordable EV platform production in India According to a new report from Autocar India , Ford is looking to re-enter India. New Tesla Model 3 (Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

Westport Fuel Systems has been designated as the supplier of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) systems to a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This is in addition to the previously announced production supply agreement, adding new Euro 7 vehicle platforms planned for production by the OEM. —David M.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2023

VIA Motors, a commercial electric truck manufacturer, has been acquired by global EV company Ideanomics. Now, Ideanomics has acquired VIA Motors, an American commercial electric truck manufacturer that will be working to introduce its first vehicle and potentially license its hardware in the near future.

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Teslarati

MAY 20, 2023

Tesla’s continuing dedication to making its vehicles more affordable has shaken the EV market and the automotive industry to its core. However, for customers looking for the cheapest Tesla possible while still retaining a manufacturer warranty, this might be the ideal time to pick up a Model 3.

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Teslarati

MARCH 10, 2024

The news comes as many automakers are working to produce higher-volume, lower-cost BEVs in the coming years, with technology like Tesla’s Gigacasting techniques paving the way for cheaper production efforts. “It is simply entering a new phase where companies with the best products and services will win over the remaining.”

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Nissan has admitted that it is considering reintroducing a fast, affordable and all-electric sports car to win over a new legion of young car fans. According to the car-maker’s global product planning boss, Ivan Espinosa, the new car being plotted will be designed to snare buyers in their early 20s. Definitely.”

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Teslarati

MARCH 18, 2023

Over the past several years, automotive manufacturers from all corners of the world have jumped head-first into electric vehicle production. Tesla’s most affordable vehicle is the Rear-Wheel Drive Model 3, which starts at $42,990 before incentives. Tesla’s advantages lie in places that are far past affordability.

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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2023

Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo SE plans to introduce the dry coating process to its battery cell production plants in Europe and North America. Tesla pioneered the new battery manufacturing process with its 4680 cell production. What the solid-state cell is to the product, Dry Coating is to production – a real game changer.

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