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Mercedes breaks ground on new battery recycling facility in Germany

Teslarati

This is achieved through a mix of solar energy installed at the facility and green energy purchased from the grid. “Crises such as the corona pandemic or the brutal Russian war of aggression against Ukraine have clearly demonstrated our dependence on supply chains and primary raw materials. .

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

And in the last two weeks, one of the largest utility companies in the United States, Pacific Gas & Electric, announced plans to work with General Motors in experiments with their bidirectional charging technologies. The Ukraine war is playing havoc with energy pricing and market stability.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

Ceer is being run by American Jim De Luca, a long-time General Motors executive who was CEO of the Vietnamese start-up VinFast and deputy CEO of its parent VinGroup until taking up his new post last May. It’s a mini car called the Sion that’s capable of charging via the grid or solar modules. Izera Izera concept.

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