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South Africa Revitalizes Efforts on Automotive Li-ion Batteries

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South Africa is reinvigorating its efforts to develop automotive lithium-ion batteries, with the government’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) now determining the commercial feasibility of battery manufacturing in the country. Engineering News.

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Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development

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Rivian (RIVN) is adding an industry vet to its team with the launch of its next-gen electric models coming up. Attracting industry talent ahead of R2 launch As Rivian looks to expand into new markets, the EV maker is adding industry talent from top-tier companies. However, it isn’t planned to launch until 2026.

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The voestalpine Group producing ultra-high strength automotive components in US

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The steel-based technology and capital goods group voestalpine’s 17 th production site in the United States began operation , manufacturing ultra-high strength body-in-white components for premium car manufacturers in Cartersville, Georgia. billion) in the mobility area, with about two-thirds of that coming from the automotive industry.

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SMART: working for a systems-based approach to sustainable mobility; Alcoa Foundation support for practical solutions in Beijing and Detroit

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There is a great possibility of linking new technology, a whole range of different sectors, that make up the new mobility industry cluster. We have been focusing on the economic opportunity side in Detroit and industry development. You’re moving from a mode and evolving into a more sophisticated system. —Susan Zielinski.

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