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Vinfast EV sales pivot to dealer model, starting in North Carolina

Green Car Reports

While Vinfast already has a few company-operated showrooms, its first franchised dealership opened this week in Cary, North Carolina, in partnership with the Leith Automotive Group. .—starting in the state where the company also plans to build a factory. As of Thursday, the.

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John Deere to build batteries in North Carolina factory, launch new EVs by 2026

Electrek

Now, the company is taking that “green cred” to another level with the launch of fully electric tractors scheduled to hit the market by 2026 – and they’ll be built in North Carolina. John Deere mowers tractors are known for being green.

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Toyota Supercharges North Carolina Battery Plant with New $8 Billion Investment

Electric Cars Report

Toyota today announced a new investment of nearly $8 billion that will add approximately 3,000 jobs at Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). This brings total investment to approximately $13.9

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VinFast to build EV and battery factory in North Carolina

Green Car Congress

Vietnam-based VinFast and the government of North Carolina signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of VinFast’s first North American manufacturing plant. The North Carolina Department of Commerce coordinated the state’s recruitment of VinFast, which also involved state, regional, and local organizations.

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Toyota to assemble new 3-row electric SUV in Kentucky; additional $2.1B investment in North Carolina battery plant

Green Car Congress

The company’s first US-assembled BEV will be powered by batteries from Toyota North Carolina. This brings total investment in Toyota North Carolina to $5.9 The new battery plant, which is currently under construction, will receive an additional $2.1

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Piedmont Lithium increases North Carolina lithium resources by 40%

Green Car Congress

Piedmont Lithium Limited released an updated Global Mineral Resource estimate (MRE) for its flagship Piedmont Lithium Project in North Carolina. Increasing the scale of our North Carolina mineral resource to 39.2 The total MRE for the project is 39.2 The Mineral Resource estimate is reported in accordance with JORC Code.

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BETA Technologies breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging site in North Carolina

Electrek

The company held a groundbreaking ceremony in North Carolina today, where it will install the first electric aircraft charging station in the entire state. more… The post BETA Technologies breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging site in North Carolina appeared first on Electrek.