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JULY 7, 2023

Daimler Truck North America; Ford Motor Company; General Motors Company; Hino Motors Limited, Inc.; Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.; The Clean Truck Partnership, which includes Cummins, Inc.; Navistar, Inc.; PACCAR Inc.; Stellantis N.V.;

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Emissions Manufacturer Climate Engine 305

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MARCH 22, 2022

billion over the next five years in the North American region (NAR) (Canada, Mexico, United States) to boost its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Volkswagen will commit $7.1 Keogh emphasized that regional capabilities will be crucial to sustain Volkswagen’s success in the American marketplace.

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North America America Manufacturer San Jose 195

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has selected Cerence Browse, Cerence’s AI-powered, cloud-based content domain, to bring the power and intelligence of internet search engines directly into Toyota and Lexus vehicles in its next-generation multimedia system.

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North America Toyota America Engine 221

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JANUARY 3, 2023

Cleveland-Cliffs is introducing the MOTOR-MAX product line of non-oriented electrical steels for high frequency motors and generators in the North American market. Cleveland-Cliffs’ line of MOTOR-MAX HF NOES grades have low core loss and are energy-efficient at high operating frequencies.

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Cleveland Motor Motors Motoring 273

Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group today signed a memorandum of understanding with SK On Co., a leading EV battery manufacturer, to secure a supply of EV batteries in North America.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Nissan has expanded its Michigan-based engineering center, Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA), with a more than $40-million Safety Advancement Lab for vehicle safety testing. The new lab brings more efficiency to the vehicle development process and furthers Nissan’s goal of reaching a future with virtually zero fatalities.

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North America Nissan America Michigan 243

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APRIL 26, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group plans to set up an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell production joint venture in the US with partner SK On. The Group affiliates Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Hyundai Mobis each approved the plan at their respective board meetings.

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Georgia Hyundai Motor Motors 320

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

Lucid Motors announced completion of the first phase of construction at the new Lucid AMP-1 (Advanced Manufacturing Plant) factory in Casa Grande, AZ, with the commissioning of production equipment and processes underway ahead of start of production for Lucid Air in Spring of 2021. —Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Motors.

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Motor Motors Motoring Arizona 414

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MAY 12, 2022

Lordstown Motors, an OEM of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility and signed a contract manufacturing agreement and joint venture agreement for product development with affiliates of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn).

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Motor Motors Motoring Sale 334

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JUNE 24, 2012

As of May 2013, Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) will start building its successful Toyota Yaris compact car for export to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Building the Yaris for customers across North America will represent an additional investment of €8 million at TMMF.

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North America Puerto Rico France America 250

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NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Cirba Solutions (previously Retriev Solutions, LLC) has extended a prior agreement with General Motors (GM) to recycle electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion battery and cell scrap generated by manufacturing and research at select GM facilities through 2024.

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General Motors Lithium Ion Motor Motors 334

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group officially broke ground today on Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) LLC’s new manufacturing plant at the Bryan County Mega site. Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its electrification efforts with the global target to sell 3.23 Earlier post.).

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Hyundai America Motor Motors 243

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MAY 12, 2021

Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced an agreement with Li-Cycle to recycle up to 100% of the material scrap from battery cell manufacturing. GM’s zero-waste initiative aims to divert more than 90 percent of its manufacturing waste from landfills and incineration globally by 2025.

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North America Li-ion America Nickel Lithium 243

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2021

Autonomous delivery company Nuro is investing $40 million to develop two new facilities in southern Nevada—an end-of-line manufacturing facility and a closed-course test track—to commercialize and scale production of the company’s third-generation autonomous vehicle.

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Las Vegas Manufacturer Building Nevada 259

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Bosch has begun production of electric motors at its Charleston, S.C. manufacturing facility. Electric motors from Bosch can deliver anywhere from 50 kilowatts to up to 500 kilowatts with torque ranging from 150 N·m to 1000 N·m. —Mike Mansuetti, president of Bosch in North America.

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South Carolina Motor Motors Motoring 304

Electric Cars Report

MAY 26, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced an EV battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the U.S. Hyundai Motor Group and LGES signed a memorandum of understanding to produce EV batteries in the U.S. and further accelerate the Group’s electrification efforts in North America.

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Hyundai Manufacturer Motor Motors 104

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JUNE 9, 2023

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Toyota) will invest nearly $50 million to construct a new laboratory facility at its North American R&D headquarters in York Township, Mich. to evaluate batteries for electric and electrified vehicles in North America.

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Michigan Toyota North America Batteries 334

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JUNE 22, 2023

and Mazda Motor Corporation agreed to enter into discussions on establishing a medium- to long-term partnership to meet demand for battery EVs and automotive batteries in a rapidly expanding market. Automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Panasonic Energy: 1865, 2170, 4680. Panasonic Energy Co.,

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Mazda Li-ion Lithium Ion North America 365

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DECEMBER 12, 2022

Schneider’s first Freightliner eCascadia, manufactured by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), is set to roll off the assembly line at the Portland, Oregon, DTNA plant. The eCascadia is based on the Detroit ePowertrain, comprising Detroit eAxles—integrating electric motor, transmission and electronics—and batteries.

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North America Portland Detroit Oregon 468

Green Car Reports

JULY 24, 2023

Electric bus manufacturer Proterra and motor coach operator ABC Companies recently announced what the companies claim is the largest charging facility for motor coaches—larger, more luxurious buses designed for longer trips than urban transit buses—in North America. Located on a 3.5-acre

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California Motor Motors Motoring 119

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JANUARY 16, 2022

In August 2021, Nuro announced plans to build a manufacturing facility and test track in southern Nevada. Pre-production is underway now, and Nuro partnering with BYD North America to assemble globally-sourced hardware components for the vehicle platforms.

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BYD Manufacturer Nevada Vehicles 259

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

United States Steel Corporation will supply General Motors with its advanced and sustainable steel solution called verdeX steel. The steel is manufactured with up to 75% fewer emissions compared to traditional blast furnace production [ 1 ] , is made with up to 90% recycled content, and is endlessly recyclable without degradation.

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General Motors Supplies Motor Motors 218

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FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Toyota will invest an additional $90 million in two of its US manufacturing facilities to boost hybrid transaxle and engine capacity: Toyota West Virginia (TMMWV) – $73 million. With this funding, TMMWV will also begin assembling an estimated 120,000 rear motor stators per year. Toyota Tennessee (TMMTN) – $17 million.

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West Virginia Toyota Manufacturer Hybrid 186

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

ZF has reached the milestone of two million electric motors produced. The technology company supplies automotive manufacturers with electric motors for different vehicle types—from hybrid and electric axle drives for electric passenger cars to electric central drives for commercial vehicles. Innovation potential.

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Motor Motors Motoring Hybrid 195

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APRIL 22, 2021

EV technology developer Battle Motors has acquired commercial vehicle OEM Crane Carrier Company. Battle Motors was founded by Michael Patterson, the founder of Romeo Power; Paul Marsolan, co-founder and former CTO of InAuth, Inc.; —Michael Patterson, CEO of Battle Motors and Crane Carrier. Battle One.

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Motor Motors Motoring Companies 259

Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2023

Aatrael Electric Machine Engineering LLP Aatrael Electric Machine Engineering is a professional custom-made electric motor design and developer. Our team can design and develop special electrical motors as per the customer needs. ARROW TECHNOLOGIES DESIGNER, DEVELOPER OF MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS.

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India Manufacturer Motor Motors 75

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JANUARY 12, 2022

General Motors introduced CarBravo, a new marketplace for used vehicles. —Steve Carlisle, GM executive vice president and president of GM North America. GM says that CarBravo will offer used-vehicle customers access to an expansive inventory, an omnichannel shopping experience and exclusive ownership benefits.

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General Motors Motor Motors Motoring 273

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Engineers at Honda Performance Development ( HPD ) and Auto Development Center (ADC), and designers from North America Auto Design Division of American Honda have conceived and constructed the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer project vehicle—a track monster with some 800 electrified horsepower. Honda Performance Development, Inc.

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Honda Acura Hybrid North America 221

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Volkswagen continues to expand its design and engineering capabilities as well as grow its leadership team in North America with the addition of the company’s new Chief Engineering Officer, Lyndon Lie.

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Engine North America General Motors Tennessee 284

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Most people are aware of key players like Hyundai and Nissan, but there are so many other EV manufacturers that are taking over Asia—and possibly set to conquer the international market, including the U.S. Below are just some of the EV manufacturers worth knowing about. Zhidou Zhidou is a Chinese manufacturer of electric microcars.

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Manufacturer Vietnam BYD Chinese 75

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JUNE 21, 2023

At an Investor Day event in Seoul, Hyundai Motor said that it will accelerate its transition toward becoming a smart mobility solution provider by securing a large-scale investment of KRW 109.4 HMGICS will demonstrate various new manufacturing technologies for enhancement of quality, logistics and management automation and others.

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Hyundai Motor Motors Motoring 284

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 26, 2022

General Motors on Tuesday issued an update on its EV plans, including confirmation of two Michigan sites for EV manufacturing and battery production. Confirming an earlier report, GM said in a press release that will spend $4 billion to convert its Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan, to build electric pickup trucks.

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North America GM Michigan General Motors 152

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OCTOBER 12, 2019

Airbus and LM Industries, the the parent company of Local Motors and Launch Forth, have formed Neorizon to provide disruptive and innovative products with an initial focus on local mobility and autonomy. —Jay Rogers, CEO and founder of LM Industries. —Peter Weckesser, Digital Transformation Officer of Airbus Defense and Space.

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Industrial Industry Manufacturer North America 285

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MAY 3, 2023

SK On, a leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with US graphite company Westwater Resources (WWR) as part of efforts to strengthen its battery raw material supply chain in North America following the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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America Supplies Alabama North America 243

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JUNE 28, 2023

Under the partnership, Lordstown agreed to divest its most valuable assets to Foxconn, namely its Lordstown, Ohio manufacturing facility—one of the largest in North America—along with its manufacturing and operational employees. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Motor Motors Motoring Ohio 150

EV Specifications

MAY 25, 2023

LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Hyundai Motor Group announced an EV battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the U.S. LGES and Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding to produce EV batteries in the U.S. and further accelerate the Group’s electrification efforts in North America.

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Hyundai Manufacturer North America Energy 92

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Ford Motor Company announced that its Kansas City Assembly Plant will build the all-new E-Transit van, part of a more than $3.2 billion investment in Ford’s North American manufacturing facilities to produce a series of new electric vehicles for commercial and retail customers. This will retain 225 jobs at the plant.

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