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Northvolt to build 100 GWh/year cathode material plant in Sweden; reusing shuttered pulp and paper mill

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Northvolt and Stora Enso recently signed a letter of intent on a purchase of the Kvarnsveden Mill and the surrounding industrial area in Borlänge, Sweden. Northvolt will develop the site into a manufacturing plant for active material and battery cells, reusing and refurbishing much of the existing facilities and site infrastructure.

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Wallbox and Uber Extend Partnership to Boost Access to Home Chargers Across Europe

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Drivers on the Uber platform in seven European countries can now purchase discounted home EV chargers, as Wallbox – a leading provider of EV charging and energy management solutions worldwide – and Uber expand their partnership across the continent.

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Tesla launches upgraded Model 3 in Taiwan, shipped from U.S.

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pic.twitter.com/Yu2KfzD8Ah — Tsla Chan (@Tslachan) January 10, 2024 Tesla’s rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version of the upgraded Model 3 is available in Taiwan for NT $1,699,900 (~$54,652), while the Long Range variant can be purchased for NT $1,999,900 (~$64,297). These vehicles will be imported from Fremont,U.S.

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Teijin acquires composites company Inapal to expand European automotive business

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Teijin Limited has acquired Inapal Plasticos SA (Inapal), a leading automotive composite supplier in Portugal. The shares of Inapal will be purchased by Teijin Holdings Netherlands B.V., the Teijin Group’s holding company in the Netherlands.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. These models will be even more affordable thanks to the recent recovery measures announced by the German and French governments, which include new EV purchase incentives.

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Volkswagen Group takes 49% stake in diconium; growing the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud

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The proprietor-managed company has a total workforce of about 800 people working at locations in Germany, Portugal, the US and India. Its activities include strategy development and the design of the user experience (UX), as well as the implementation and operational realization of business ideas.

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Tesla Model 3 revealed as having the highest EV sales volume worldwide

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Tesla’s Model 3 achieves the highest sales volume worldwide being the top model purchased in 19 countries worldwide . While Tesla commands the electric car market in the likes of Canada, USA, China, the United Kingdom and Australia, Nissan is the EV leader in many European countries such as Portugal, Poland, Ireland and Hungary. .

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