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Rivian will build its next EV manufacturing plant in Georgia

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Building our recently announced second domestic manufacturing facility near Atlanta, Georgia (500,000 targeted annual production capacity with eventual co-located cell production),” Rivian listed in its list of achievements. The post Rivian will build its next EV manufacturing plant in Georgia appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla Semi Megacharger route still plausible despite Biden admin rejection: report

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As per a former Tesla VP, the EV maker may pivot to state funding or even use its own resources to build a Tesla Semi Megacharger route. Tesla wanted nearly $100 million to build an 1,800-mile, 9-station charging corridor for EV big rigs. The Biden admin passed, opting in some cases to fund similar hydrogen projects.

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Walmart to buy 4,500 Canoo electric delivery vehicles; option for up to 10,000

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While the LDV is expected to begin hitting the road in 2023, the companies plan to kick-off advanced deliveries to refine and finalize vehicle configuration in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex in the coming weeks. Canoo’s agreement with Walmart builds on the company’s existing commitments in the state of Arkansas.

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Tesla restarts Magic Dock installations by bringing them to new area

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Tesla has restarted the installation of the Magic Dock by building new Superchargers fitted with it in Texas, making it the third region the automaker has brought the technology to. As early as January, there was speculation that Tesla was beginning to build the Magic Dock-equipped Supercharger posts and install them in U.S.

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GM and Glencore enter multi-year cobalt supply agreement

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By the end of 2025, GM plans to have capacity to build 1 million electric vehicles in North America, and has announced a series of actions to create a new and more secure EV supply chain, including projects targeting key EV materials and components: Cathode Active Material (CAM) with POSCO Chemical.

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GE Transportation expands locomotive diesel engine remanufacturing facility; demand increasing in part from compliance requirements for EPA Tier 3 standards

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The company will invest approximately $35 million to build capacity at a new diesel engine remanufacturing plant. In March 2008, EPA finalized a three-part program that will reduce emissions from diesel locomotives of all types: line-haul, switch, and passenger rail. and Fort Worth, Tx. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Rivian’s 2nd plant most likely to land in Georgia, stock responds

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A new report claims that Rivian, based in Normal, Illinois, will bring a second electric vehicle manufacturing plant to the United States by building it in Georgia. Rivian to build second U.S. As a result of Kemp’s push, SK Battery America will build a $2.6 assembly plant, location to be determined.

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