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CATL to license LFP battery tech to General Motors

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CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd) is negotiating with General Motors (GM) to license its LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology. Based on local reports in China, negotiations between CATL and General Motors are just starting. Last year, Ford announced plans to build a $3.5

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GM shows commitment to EVs with $3.5B plant in IN

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General Motors (GM) recently showed its commitment to electric vehicles (EVs) by continuing its plans for a $3.5 General Motors’ plans for the IN-based facility were initially delayed because the company’s partnership with LG fell through. billion loan for a joint venture between General Motors Co.

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GM to invest $6.5B for EV and battery production facilities in Michigan

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General Motors is set to invest $6.5 billion to develop two facilities in Michigan responsible for electric vehicle and EV battery production, a new report from Detroit News says. The two new plants will produce 4,000 new jobs in Michigan. The two new plants will produce 4,000 new jobs in Michigan.

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Magna to supply battery enclosures for Silverado EV

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Magna has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures on the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Clair, Michigan, where it already produces the battery enclosure for the GMC HUMMER EV. Magna is also making battery enclosures for the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Ford announces $3.5B EV battery production plant with CATL’s help

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Ford has announced that it will build a $3.5 billion battery production facility in the Marshall Township of Western Michigan. The plant comes with an agreement Ford recently confirmed with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ford did not announce how this change will affect the pricing of the Mach-E. Limited (CATL).

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Biden faucets a Michigan local to easy after UAW talks

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Promises with Common Motors, Ford and Stellantis, which in combination make use of about 150,000 auto staff, expire on Sept. The General Motors team is committed to work with newly elected UAW president Shawn Fain and UAW International vice president Mike Booth. economy and their local communities.

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Ford layoffs increased at two plants due to ongoing UAW strikes

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Workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) have been striking against the Big Three (Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis) for over a month now, and layoffs due to supply chain disruptions have also been ongoing. “These extremely profitable companies have more to give.”

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