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Tesla submits Gigafactory Berlin approval documents: Environment Ministry

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Tesla has submitted all of the required documents for the German State of Brandenburg to approve the operation and production of electric vehicles at the company’s first European production facility known as Gigafactory Berlin. Tesla CEO Elon Musk at Gigafactory Berlin in September 2020. Credit: @AndreasOpperman/Twitter).

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US DFC approves $150M conditional loan commitment for Balama graphite mine in Mozambique

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The DFC loan is subject to the completion of due diligence, negotiation of detailed terms and legal documentation, DFC management approval and Syrah and Twigg Board approvals. The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is the US Government’s development finance institution.

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Tesla submits its application to build batteries at Giga Berlin

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Tesla has officially submitted amended application documents to build electric vehicle battery cells at its German production plant, Giga Berlin. Since the facility was announced in late 2019 by CEO Elon Musk, Giga Berlin remains as somewhat of a hub for Tesla’s entire European operation. What do you think?

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Men accused of selling Tesla battery secrets arrested in undercover sting

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Interestingly, Pflugbeil and Shao both worked for Hibar Systems, a Canadian battery manufacturing company that Tesla bought in 2019. 17, 2023, Pflugbeil sent, via email, a detailed 66-page technical documentation proposal to an undercover agent (UC-1) while UC-1 was in the Eastern District of New York. Breon Peace, U.S.

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Mercedes-Benz blockchain pilot project provides transparency on CO2 emissions in cobalt supply chain

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In addition, the data network documents whether the Daimler sustainability standards are passed on throughout the entire supply chain. Blockchain technology offers numerous advantages for the documentation of product and contract data. Mercedes-Benz is building on its experiences from previous initiatives. Earlier post.).

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Tesla’s 200 MWh Megapack installation in Angleton, TX is ready for the next big freeze

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Based on official documents from Angleton obtained by Teslarati , the 81 Megapack project started with a proposal submission in 2019. According to documents from Angleton, Tesla’s Gambit Energy Storage Park Project sits on 7.7 Credit: City of Angleton, Texas). acres of land, but the actual footprint of the project is 2.5

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NHTSA to investigate LG Energy Solution battery failures affecting over 138,000 vehicles

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In February 2020, Mercedes Benz issued a recall in one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive vehicle. In late 2020, Hyundai and General Motors both issued recalls for the 2019-2020 Kona and 2017-2019 Bolt EV. Interestingly, Chrysler, which is owned by Stellantis, agreed to build a massive $4.1

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