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Tesla in talks to open Gigafactory Thailand: official

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Tesla is talking with the Thailand government about a potential Gigafactory in the country, an official from the country’s Prime Minister’s office said today. Prime Minister Srettha also met with CEO Elon Musk in September in New York, where they discussed Tesla, SpaceX, and Starlink , he said. I’d love to hear from you!

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Tesla executives looking for 790-acre land in Thailand: Prime Minister

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In an apparent bid to highlight Thailand’s potential position as an electric vehicle manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin personally accompanied Tesla executives on a tour of potential industrial sites last week. Thailand has an annual production of 2.5

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Tesla exec fly to Thailand to inspect factory locations

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In a recent interview, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin revealed that Tesla is willing to invest $5 billion in a factory in Thailand. Prime Minister Srettha revealed in an exclusive interview with a local media outlet that representatives from Tesla will be arriving in Thailand to inspect factory locations.

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BYD aims to start vehicle production at Thailand EV plant in Q3 2024

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NEV maker BYD has announced plans to begin vehicle production at its Thailand plant in the third quarter of 2024. The company’s Thailand investment is expected to bring advanced manufacturing technology, industrial development, and a significant number of jobs in the country, as noted in a CNEV Post report.

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Thailand backtracks on scope of discovered lithium deposits – ET Auto

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Thailand has backtracked on an announcement that it found millions of tonnes of lithium deposits last week, with the government downgrading the scope of its discovery. Lithium is a key component in the manufacture of batteries used in electric cars, as well as smartphones and other electronics.

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales. BYD set to begin EV production in Thailand in Q3 After showcasing its full range of brands at the Bangkok Auto Show this week, BYD said it will kick off EV production in the country in Q3.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

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Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Once up and running, BYD aims to produce 150,000 EVs a year.