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Polestar announces ‘Made in America’ EV production start date

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Polestar has announced the production start date for its new South Carolina production facility, which it will be sharing with Volvo Cars. Now, the Swedish automaker is poised to finally address that issue as it begins production in South Carolina. Polestar will continue producing vehicles at its Chinese facilities.

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Benchmark: global battery industry needs to invest $514B to meet demand in 2030; $920B by 2035

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Globally, the battery industry needs to invest at least $514 billion across the whole supply chain to meet expected demand in 2030, and $920 billion by 2035, according to a new analysis by Benchmark. Batteries are the platform technology for clean energy goals, so financing these supply chains is at the heart of the race towards net zero.

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Toyota and Redwood Materials partnership takes the next step

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Now, their partnership is taking the next step, as Toyota will source cathode active materials and anode copper foil from Redwood at the automaker’s upcoming North Carolina battery manufacturing plant. Redwood notes that battery components are produced “via a convoluted supply chain and then imported to the U.S.”

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. ” The company is dedicated to the battery supply chain network so that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are more sustainable and economical for our consumers. battery production.” ” I’d love to hear from you!

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SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

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Linde currently is operating hydrogen stations also for fuel cell forklifts, notably for the BMW South Carolina plant, where they are dispensing hydrogen—around the clock—at the rate of 700kg/day. The UK and Scandinavian countries are starting deployment this year, assisted by substantial tax benefits in Scandinavia.

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How Volvo overcomes U.S. price lists on its cars made in China

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. “It’s a complete setback for everything the United States is trying to do to build up its own EV industry and battery supply chain.” “However, drawback incentivizes exports of similar goods, encouraging economic activity in the United States,” mentioned the supply who asked to not be recognized.

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Trump promises 100% tariff on Mexico-built Chinese cars—EV or not

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“China now is building a couple of massive plants where they’re going to build the cars in Mexico and they think that they’re going to sell those cars into the United States with no tax at the border,” he said. 2023 Buick Envista (China spec) “They won’t sell any cars over here,” said Trump, picking up the conversation a short time later.

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