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Ford investing $3.5B to build LFP battery plant in Michigan; partnering with CATL

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This all-new battery production facility in Michigan will add approximately 35 gigawatt hours per year of new battery capacity for Ford in the US initially—capable of powering approximately 400,000 future Ford EVs. Ford will invest $3.5 Ford has reached a new agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., With this $3.5-billion

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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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Forth and Mobility Development Group are creating a national partnership to launch the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), which will establish electric vehicle (EV) carsharing based at affordable housing sites in at least five states over the next two years. —Creighton Randall, CEO of Mobility Development.

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GM-Honda to start hydrogen fuel cell commercial production in MI

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General Motors (GM) and Honda announced that their 50-50 joint venture on a hydrogen fuel cell facility in Michigan is ready to start commercial production. The FCSM is a 70,000-square-foot facility in Brownstown, Michigan. Specifically, GM and Honda wanted to double the durability of the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell.

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SoftBank to invest $2.25B in GM Cruise; GM to add $1.1B; driving large-scale AV deployment

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General Motors President Dan Ammann (left) and GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra (right) give SoftBank Investment Advisers Managing Partner Michael Ronen a closer look at the Cruise AV on 30 May 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. equity stake in GM Cruise and will afford GM increased flexibility with respect to capital allocation.

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GM, POSCO Future M announce 2nd phase of CAM production in N America; adding pCAM

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2019 - GM formed the Ultium Cells LLC joint venture with LGES for US battery cell production. 2021 - GM announced Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center in Warren, Michigan, to expand battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable EV batteries.

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News: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Get Big Price Drop

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The intention is to make the company’s two electric car offerings more attractive to consumers, especially those that are looking for an affordable alternative to a gasoline-powered car. This process is ongoing, but production of the 2023 models has once again begun at the Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan.

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Stellantis RAM 1500 Revolution vs Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T & the Ford F-150 Lightning 

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In the past, Stellantis planned to use 2 battery cell chemistries to ensure affordability in its electric vehicles. Tesla unveiled its Cybertruck concept in 2019 and has yet to deliver the futuristic pickup truck. “I worry more about like how do we the Cybertruck affordable despite having awesome technology.

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