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Group14 Technologies begins construction of second commercial-scale silicon battery materials plant

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Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, has begun construction of a second commercial-scale US Battery Active Materials (BAM-2) factory in Moses Lake, WA, in support of domestic efforts to advance the electric vehicle (EV) market.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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Alpine is to become a global brand, with seven vehicles being planned for the United States by 2027. Alpine is on track to become a global brand with 50 [percent] of volumes outside of Europe by 2030,” said de Meo. European outlets have suggested that Alpine is hoping to build something to compete with the Porsche Taycan.

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Silicon battery technology company Group14 closes additional $214M for $614M Series C funding round

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Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, raised $214 million in additional financing from a consortium including Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, Lightrock Climate Impact Fund, Moore Strategic Ventures, Oman Investment Authority, and Molicel. Earlier post.)

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Infineon and XAIN to collaborate on bringing blockchain into the car

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A first demonstrator shows how access rights, e.g. for car sharing, can be granted decentrally with a smartphone app. Essentially, it is all about the granting of access rights—to the car itself or to specific data in the vehicle. Cybersecurity is crucial for the data-driven mobility of the future.

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Mercedes launches first electric AMG SUV, the EQE SUV AMG

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Along with BMW’s M brand, the Audi Quatro nameplate, and Porsche generally, it has been a primary reason why German performance vehicles have gained the pedigree they now enjoy. Earlier this year, AMG versions of the Mercedes EQE Sedan and EQS Sedan made their way to global markets. at this time.

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JATO Dynamics: 17% of new passenger car registrations in Europe in April were electrified

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For instance, in Scandinavia, citizens were granted more freedom of movement, thus registrations fell by 37%, the lowest decrease. The global pandemic impacted the sales performance of 419 (out of 433) models that were available in both April 2019 and April 2020. Only 13 models posted growth.

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Tesla unofficially tops J.D. Power’s APEAL Study once again

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Power Director of Global Automotive David Amodeo said. The score is technically unofficially because Tesla does not grant J.D. ” Behind Tesla was Porsche with a score of 882, Genesis and Land Rover with scores of 879, and Lincoln with a score of 876. The highest possible score is 1,000 points based on owner responses.

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