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Samsung SDI to invest US$1.3B in second battery production facility in Malaysia

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Samsung SDI broke ground on a second battery production facility in Seremban, Malaysi. billion) investment phase-by-phase until completion in 2025, Plant 2 at Samsung SDI Energy Malaysia (SDIEM) will start mass-production of PRiMX 21700 cylindrical batteries (21mm X 70 mm) in 2024. With a total of 1.7 trillion won (US$1.3

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IHS Markit: supply chain challenges to impact global light vehicle production well into 2022

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During the first half of 2021, wafer fab capacity constraints were causing the greatest disruption and getting the most attention as the “semiconductor shortage” affecting automotive production. Assembly and test locations are concentrated in China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.

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JARE investing AUD200M in Lynas Rare Earths; heavy rare earths for Japan

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JARE’s contribution will support Lynas’ ambitious growth agenda, and may include current and planned projects designed to increase production of Light Rare Earth and Heavy Rare Earth materials. This will be the first company to produce HRE from mine to finished product with a Japanese company involved.

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Nikkei: China boosts domestic rare earths quota by nearly 30%

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China has increased its production quota for rare-earth metals by close to 30% for the first half of this year, according to a report by the Nikkei. Although it is the world’s dominant producer of rare earths, China still imports the minerals from abroad—primarily from Myanmar, Malaysia and Vietnam.

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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

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Energy company SGH2 is bringing the world’s biggest green hydrogen production facility to Lancaster, California. The City of Lancaster will host and co-own the green hydrogen production facility, according to a recent memorandum of understanding.

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Stellantis signs binding agreement with Element 25 for manganese sulphate supply for EV batteries; sourced in Australia, processed in US

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Sarawak Malaysia remains a favorable location for a second E25 HPMSM facility subject to approval of federal government incentives. The agreement with Element 25 reinforces Stellantis’ electrification strategy, which includes securing substantial supplies of raw materials for battery electric vehicle (BEV) production.

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Exicom claims to have launched India’s fastest DC Charger | Autocar Professional

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DC Fast Charger has advanced features including an advanced AI-driven remote management system, high operational efficiency, and integrated ambient lighting. Anant Nahata, CEO, Exicom stated, “Our commitment to building exceptional products and driving tech innovation stems from our dedication to solving real customer problems.

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