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Lucid Group, Saudi Arabia agree to 100,000 EV fleet deal

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Lucid Group announced today that it had reached an agreement with the Government of Saudi Arabia to purchase up to 100,000 electric vehicles from the automaker over ten years. LucidMotors announces deal with Government of Saudi Arabia for purchase of up to 100,000 vehicles over a ten-year period.

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Lucid Motors announces first international plant in Saudi Arabia

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Lucid announced that its first international plant will be located in Saudi Arabia. The Arizona-based EV manufacturer estimates that its plant in Saudi Arabia could increase Lucid’s value by up to $3.4 Credit: Lucid Motors). Lucid chose KAEC as the location of its international plant in Saudi Arabia.

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Aramco opens R&D center in Detroit area; fuels research with focus on novel fuels/engines systems for reduced CO2

Green Car Congress

Fuels technology is a critical area of research for Saudi Aramco where we are leveraging on our leading position in integrated oil and gas production and refining to invest in innovative solutions that will significantly improve efficiency and lower emissions from the (production) well-head to the (car) wheel. automotive industry.

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Extreme E tackles tough terrain, promotes sustainable racing

Charged EVs

Extreme E’s first race, the Desert X Prix, took place on April 3 and 4, on an 18 km course centered around three canyons in the vast desert surrounding Al-’Ula, Saudi Arabia. There are two motors, each with 200 kW (225 hp) of power. The front and rear motors are traditionally cooled with water.”. Total torque is 450 Nm.

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Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals – ET Auto

Baua Electric

They’ve also offered a chance for reinvention in an industry synonymous with pollution and environmental damage — the mining industry has sought to present itself as a solution to climate change, supplying the materials needed to break humanity’s addiction to fossil fuels. and General Motors Co. Sigma Lithium Corp.

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