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Italy exploring partnership with Tesla, Chinese carmakers to bolster domestic auto industry: report

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million vehicles, Italy has reportedly initiated discussions with a number of potential partners, such as Tesla and Chinese carmakers. The negotiations were mentioned by Industry Minister Adolfo Urso on Wednesday. Urso was quite optimistic about Italy’s ongoing talks with the automakers.

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ACC gigafactory in Italy slated to start operations in 2026

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ACC (Automotive Cells Company), a joint venture of Stellantis and TotalEnergies (together with its subsidiary Saft), joined by Mercedes-Benz, and strongly supported by France, Germany, and the European Union, said that its planned €2B gigafactory in Termoli, Italy was expected to start operations in 2026. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz joins Automotive Cells Company (ACC) as future equal shareholder; third gigafactory slated for Italy

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The partners have committed to increase ACC’s industrial capacity to at least 120 GWh by 2030. In addition, ACC’s industrial footprint will be enriched by a third production site in Termoli, Italy. Stellantis brings industrialization expertise to the joint venture through its brand diversity, size and global footprint.

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Tesla is in talks to build electric trucks or vans in Italy, report says

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Last month, Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister for Business and Made in Italy, said that the government was in talks with Tesla for the automaker to build a factory in the country. Electrek’s Take I don’t know how serious these talks are with Italy. It’s unclear what they mean by “electric trucks”. I don’t know.

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BorgWarner acquires Italy-based EV charging industry

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As BorgWarner grows its portfolio of e-products, it’s concentrated on the derivative of its gasoline portions and aftermarket industry, renamed Phinia, to be carried out by way of July 3. The post BorgWarner acquires Italy-based EV charging industry appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Alstom and Snam to develop hydrogen trains in Italy

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Alstom and Snam, one of the world’s leading energy infrastructure companies, have signed a five-year agreement to develop hydrogen trains in Italy. This move is a further contribution to the decarbonisation of transport and to the development of hydrogen economy in Italy.

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Italvolt selects ABB for FEED for 45 GWh gigafactory in Italy

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Italvolt Spa has selected ABB for Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for its planned 45 GWh gigafactory in Italy. A key goal for Italvolt is to contribute to the green industrialization by becoming one of the main suppliers of green batteries in Europe and establishing Italy’s presence as a preeminent battery manufacturer.

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