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Groundbreaking on new BMW Group high-voltage battery assembly plant in South Carolina

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The BMW Group broke ground for a new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Woodruff, South Carolina. Plant roofs are being prepared for the installation of photovoltaic systems. billion in its South Carolina operations. Earlier post.) The high-voltage battery assembly basically requires no water.

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Siemens to expand EV charging manufacturing in US to support rapid market growth

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The Wendell location also works with local educational institutions including North Carolina State University and Wake Tech Community College for training and workforce development.

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South Carolina Vehicle Conversion Centers Roll Out First Round of Propane Autogas Vehicles

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Greenville County, South Carolina and Light’N’Up, deployed 15 propane Autogas vehicles last month as part of a large-scale, Recovery Act-funded alternative fuel vehicle project in the Southeast United States. Light’N’Up has been South and North Carolina’s police force vehicle specialist for 21 years.

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ABB E-mobility first to earn CTEP and NTEP certifications for DC fast chargers

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Production began early this year and Terra 184 DC fast chargers produced in South Carolina have already been installed along American highways. ABB E-mobility has sold more than one million EV chargers across more than 85 markets, including more than 50,000 DC fast chargers.

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Solvay adds new thermoplastic composite capacity in the US to meet growing automotive and aerospace demand

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Solvay announced the installation completion of its new thermoplastic composites (TPC) manufacturing facility at its Greenville, South Carolina site. The Greenville facility is part of a series of recent strategic investments in line with the Group’s commitment to build the infrastructure required for the growing TPC market.

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Pike forecasts growth for wireless charging for plug-in vehicles, but tied to overall growth of plug-in market

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Although wireless charging for plug-in initially appeared to be mainly a promising technology with no viable market, nearly all of the major EV manufacturers have now announced partnerships to develop wireless charging systems. Evatran plans to have over twenty installations as part of the Apollo Trial Program.

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BMW and Nissan again partner to add 174 more DC fast chargers in US with EVgo

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The partners will make an additional 174 locations in 33 states available to all EV owners in those markets, and plan to install 50 more in 2017. EVgo’s fast charging network now totals 668 dual-port DC Fast charging stations installed and available to all EV drivers across the United States. Earlier post.)

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