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DOE to award $45M to improve US manufacturing of solar photovoltaics

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The research and demonstration projects resulting from this funding opportunity will help enable domestic manufacturing of affordable solar hardware, increase the portion of solar hardware value kept in the US economy, and promote domestic manufacturing of taxpayer-funded technology developments. million each.

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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

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Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. CEO Elon Musk has been beating the affordable EV drum for a while, telling investors in January that the car would enter production in Texas as soon as late 2025.

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Ricardo to assess feasibility of a UK-based battery manufacturing facility for niche volume EV manufacturers

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Ricardo has received UK Government funding to assess the commercial viability of a facility to assemble battery packs for UK manufacturers which produce fewer than 10,000 electrified vehicles per year. The UK automotive industry has a diverse mix of sector-leading manufacturers.

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Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification; manufacturing new range of electrified vehicles in UK; electric XJ first

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Jaguar Land Rover plans to manufacture a range of new electrified vehicles at its manufacturing plant in Castle Bromwich, UK. We are co-locating our electric vehicle manufacture, Electronic Drive Units and battery assembly to create a powerhouse of electrification in the Midlands. —Prof.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Most people are aware of key players like Hyundai and Nissan, but there are so many other EV manufacturers that are taking over Asia—and possibly set to conquer the international market, including the U.S. Below are just some of the EV manufacturers worth knowing about. Zhidou Zhidou is a Chinese manufacturer of electric microcars.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

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In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3. That should help keep costs in the low $30,000 range, a significant departure from most EVs, which are notably more expensive. Kia is also moving to improve its North American EV manufacturing footprint.

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Right on time! VinFast’s affordable range of electric cars are closer than ever to Aussie launch

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READ MORE: VinFast reveals VF5, VF6 and VF7, promises EV-only range by late 2022 READ MORE: VinFast launches Aussie-influenced EVs VinFast has yet to make any announcements about RHD markets beyond Indonesia, but a move into Australia has long been hinted at. VinFast launches RHD at 2024 IIMS. The post Right on time!