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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

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BMW has begun production of a battery-assembly facility at its San Luis Potosí, Mexico, plant in anticipation of production of its next-generation Neue Klasse EVs. BMW cylindrical battery cells BMW announced that it would build Neue Klasse EVs in Mexico , as well as two European production sites, in February 2023.

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CATL teases Tesla batteries for robotaxi fleet

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He confirmed that CATL will supply battery machinery to Tesla Giga Nevada last month. The EV startup plans to build two new facilities in the space for Semi and 4680 cell production. Tesla is constantly reducing costs to make its vehicles more affordable. CATL Chairman Robin Zeng recently talked with Bloomberg News in Hong Kong.

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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

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With several new Chevy EVs rolling out this year, including the Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Silverado EV, GM looks to build 200,000 to 300,000 Ultium EVs this year. The plans also reportedly include building a joint North American factory to make the batteries. Details are scarce, but the plant will likely be in the US or Mexico.

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

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billion in dedicated funding to build a public charging network across America, Plug In America worked closely with partners, the administration, and the Joint Office to identify a path toward a reliable charging network to build range confidence. New Mexico adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II standard (ACC II).

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

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There are many reasons for the divide, including affordability, the lack of digital literacy, and the absence of relevant content and services in local languages. Wakoma “There aren’t a lot of resources out there that show people how to build a network without spending a ton of money,” says the startup’s founder, Eric Nitschke.

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Omnitek develops diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits for Mercedes OM904/OM906

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For applications requiring extra-low emissions, such as EURO IV or EURO V, Omnitek can also supply catalytic converters. It was particularly important to us to develop a system that is affordable and offers a rate of return around one year, and I think we have succeeded. The conversion steps entail: Disassembling original engine.

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1.136 billion in turnover, 6.7 per cent more customers and 247 new products at the Hannover Messe | Autocar Professional

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“With major projects such as the shore power supply for container ships in the Port of Hamburg, we are looking positively to the future,” adds Michael Blass, Managing Director of e-chain systems at igus. The strategy of many companies to build battery factories in Europe is also sustainable.