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‘Our new plant in Mexico is an offensive move’:Vivek Vikram Singh | Autocar Professional

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Gurugram-based Sona Comstar, a leading exporter of EV driveline components as well as starter motors for ICE vehicles to Europe and North America, has recently set up a new driveline facility for battery electric vehicles in the Fipasi Industrial Park in Silao, Mexico. We like playing to our strengths. Will it be over a 5-6-year horizon?

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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

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BMW has begun production of a battery-assembly facility at its San Luis Potosí, Mexico, plant in anticipation of production of its next-generation Neue Klasse EVs. BMW cylindrical battery cells BMW announced that it would build Neue Klasse EVs in Mexico , as well as two European production sites, in February 2023.

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DOE announces $18.6M to support production of low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts

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million in funding to eight university and industry projects to develop biomass feedstocks to produce affordable biofuels and bioproducts that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To meet the growing demand for SAFs and other low-carbon biofuels, affordable feedstocks sources must be developed. 4,551,944 . 4,551,944

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CATL teases Tesla batteries for robotaxi fleet

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He confirmed that CATL will supply battery machinery to Tesla Giga Nevada last month. Tesla is constantly reducing costs to make its vehicles more affordable. Tesla plans to refine the production process of the $25,000 EV at Giga Texas , and then Giga Mexico will start producing it as well.

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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battery-supply deal with China’s CATL, Car News China reports. or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. ” 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Ford announced its joint-venture battery plant with CATL in February of last year, touting it a key to EV affordability.

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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

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Details are scarce, but the plant will likely be in the US or Mexico. Under the GM deal, CATL would be responsible for building the production lines, supply chains, and other equipment while GM handles the CapEx. The plans also reportedly include building a joint North American factory to make the batteries. Ford announced a $3.5

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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” The company is dedicated to the battery supply chain network so that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are more sustainable and economical for our consumers. battery production.” ” I’d love to hear from you!

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