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SGL Group and BMW Group JV to Build New Carbon Fiber Plant; Output Exclusively for Upcoming Megacity Vehicle

Green Car Congress

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group ( earlier post ), will build a carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. The CFRP parts and components will then be made from these fabrics at the BMW Group Plant Landshut, Germany. SGL Group holds 51% of the shares and the BMW Group 49%.

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Luxurious new K1 SUV added to Porsche EV charge, Cayenne to go electric

EV Central

Blume said the SUV would have significant sales growth potential in the China and the USA. 2022 Porsche Taycan RWD The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and BMW iX are logical rivals and it could also compete with the upcoming Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3. “It It will not only be larger than the Cayenne it will be more expensive as well.

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Tesla Model 3 revealed as having the highest EV sales volume worldwide

EV Info

The USA is the leader in the EV industry, as California-based, Tesla, dominates the market worldwide . While Tesla commands the electric car market in the likes of Canada, USA, China, the United Kingdom and Australia, Nissan is the EV leader in many European countries such as Portugal, Poland, Ireland and Hungary. .

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Yes, Automakers Stand To Benefit From Installing Public EV Charging Stations

EV Connect

Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche and BMW have similar initiatives. In Europe, BMW, Ford, Volkswagen and Daimler are even working together to build a network of 400 fast-charging stations. If that works, drivers of any of these cars could use that network without the need to sign up for several different third-party services.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5 The partnership will address these questions to provide the necessary information for the basis of a dialogue with stakeholders to help define public-private partnerships, funding, and financing models for implementing a national fast charging network.

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Greenius Weekend Update

Creative Greenius

The May 21 issue of the South Bay’s Easy Reader free weekly newspaper confirmed the good news that Creative Greenius blog readers have known for a while now – that 10 brand new all electric BMW Mini-E test vehicles will be leased to the city for just ten bucks a month per car.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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