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OCTOBER 3, 2022

Ballard Power Systems announced its strategy ‘local for local’ whereby it plans to deepen its global manufacturing footprint in Europe, the United States and China to support global market demand growth through 2030. Current Ballard global manufacturing capacity.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group officially broke ground today on Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) LLC’s new manufacturing plant at the Bryan County Mega site. HMGMA will create more than 8,100 jobs over the next few years as the company aims to establish a stable supply chain for EV battery and other EV components in the US market.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2023

billion (US$886 million) to build a cathode manufacturing facility that will provide materials that ultimately supply batteries for Ford’s future electric vehicles. For SK On, the new facility is part of its efforts to secure a stable supply of key battery materials in North America. million EVs a year.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

billion over the next five years in the North American region (NAR) (Canada, Mexico, United States) to boost its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Scott Keogh, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The goal is to strengthen the company’s digital footprint in America.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2022

Canada-based Snow Lake Lithium has outlined the need to create a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem across North America to protect the future of its domestic automotive industry. Snow Lake Lithium’s mine will be operated by almost 100% renewable, hydroelectric power to ensure the most sustainable manufacturing approach.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. and its CharIN North America Chapter (operating as CharIN Inc.), Earlier post.) Now, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN e.V.) issued a response.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2023

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) unveiled the series production of the all new, fully electric Freightliner eM2 for urban delivery applications. DTNA is beginning full production of the eM2 in autumn of 2023 at its Portland truck manufacturing plant. The eM2 is ready to order and will start production in autumn this year.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

Cummins and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America, are collaborating to upfit and validate Freightliner Class 8 Cascadia trucks with a Cummins hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for use in North America.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced an EV battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the US. The facility will be in Bryan County, Savannah, Georgia, adjacent to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, currently under construction. billion (KRW 5.7

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2023

General Motors and Lithium Americas will jointly invest to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, which is the largest known source of lithium in the United States and the third-largest in the world. Lithium Americas estimates the lithium extracted and processed from the project can support production of up to 1 million EVs per year.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2023

America Makes and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released a draft of the Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing (Version 3.0) Developed by the America Makes and ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative (AMSC), the roadmap was last published in June 2018.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2023

Mercedes-Benz drivers can use Tesla Superchargers in North America starting in 2024. In parallel, we are also implementing NACS in our vehicles, allowing drivers to access an expansive network of high-quality charging offerings in North America. million charging points worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

ABB E-mobility, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, today announced new manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina. The multi-million dollar investment will increase production of electric vehicle chargers, including Buy America Act compliant ones, and create more than 100 jobs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

BASF and Nanotech Energy , a developer and manufacturer of graphene-based energy storage products, have agreed to partner to reduce the CO 2 footprint of Nanotech’s lithium-ion batteries for the North American market.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

SK On, a leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with US graphite company Westwater Resources (WWR) as part of efforts to strengthen its battery raw material supply chain in North America following the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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MARCH 27, 2022

ResponsibleSteel has awarded its first certification to a steelmaking site in Latin America: ArcelorMittal Tubarão. The company manufactures flat steel products—primarily hot-rolled plates and coils—for both domestic and international markets. ArcelorMittal Tubarão.

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JUNE 3, 2023

General Motors and POSCO Future M announced the second phase of their Ultium CAM joint venture, an investment projected to exceed US$1 billion to increase production capacity of cathode active materials (CAM) in North America and integrate precursor materials production. 2021 - Announced long-term supply with MP Materials for U.S.-sourced

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Hertz has a national footprint of locations across North America suitable for bp pulse to build and manage a network of fast-charging hubs to serve Hertz customers, including taxi and ride sharing drivers, as well as the general public.

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Teslarati

APRIL 3, 2024

LG Energy Solution (LGES) plans to start hiring workers for the Arizona battery manufacturing complex by the end of 2024. billion battery manufacturing complex. LGES added that it Tesla 4680 battery production by LG starting later this year LGES is building two manufacturing facilities in Arizona. or 32 kWh.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

All three plants producing CR-V in North America—HCM, IAP and ELP—worked in close collaboration with the Anna Engine Plant (AEP) and the Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio (TMP-O), which are responsible for the all-new powertrain for the latest Honda electrified vehicle. Cumulatively, Honda has invested nearly $24.6

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Electrek

MAY 31, 2023

North America became the fastest-growing regional market for planned new battery cell manufacturing factories by the end of 2022, according to a new report released today. more… The post North America is now the growth leader for new battery factories appeared first on Electrek.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The companies intend to collaborate toward stable procurement of resources from recycled lithium-ion batteries in North America necessary for Honda electrified vehicles, including EVs. Honda will then utilize these resources in its battery supply chain for electrified vehicles produced by Honda in North America. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. With a 20-year lease agreement, Volkswagen Group of America aims to improve vehicle logistics efficiency further and to increase importation capacities to serve nearly 300 dealers in the United States. —Anu Goel, Executive Vice President, Group After Sales & Services, Volkswagen Group of America.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

are in line with LG Energy Solution’s strategic vision to reinforce its key battery materials supply chain in North America. Electra is known to be the only supplier capable of refining cobalt sulfate in North America. The latest arrangements to secure lithium and cobalt from Snow Lake Resources Ltd.,

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

billion investment in Ford’s North American manufacturing facilities to produce a series of new electric vehicles for commercial and retail customers. Ford’s strategy is different—we are delivering affordable, capable electric vehicles in the heart of the retail and commercial market rather than six-figure status vehicles.

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APRIL 26, 2021

Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Renewable Energy Efforts in North America.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2023

reported that ramp-up of unit operations was completed during the second quarter, making its Montana Renewables subsidiary the largest producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in North America (approximately 30 million gallons per year). Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2021

The order marks the company’s first time supplying batteries for motorcoaches and buses in North America. With its entry into the motorcoach and bus markets, Octillion’s batteries will be used to repower popular models including Van Hool T2145e highline touring coaches and TD high-capacity double-deck coaches to 100% battery-electric power.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. FHWA is establishing a temporary public interest waiver to waive Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Background. Under 23 U.S.C.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

It’s easy to get caught up in the recent marketing hype around electric vehicles. The primary cause for concern is the country’s dependence on China for its lithium battery manufacturing. Let’s learn from those dark days, and draw from our own resources, our own manpower and our own technology to compete in this ever-growing market.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Volkswagen of America, Inc., 4 buyers have enrolled for 3 years of unlimited charging at Electrify America DC Fast Chargers across the country, and drivers have already charged more than 22 million miles for their ID.4s 4s at Electrify America stations. With sales and reservations for the all-electric ID.4 4 during 2022.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2021

This collaboration paves the way for improved lithium production solutions that will help meet the expected surge in demand for lithium as the electric vehicle (EV) market takes off worldwide. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Panasonic will provide guidance to validate and optimize the lithium material for battery-grade consumption.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Asia’s EV market is growing rapidly. 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.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Under the proposed alliance, Honda and GM would collaborate on a variety of segments in North America, intending to share common vehicle platforms, including both electrified and internal combustion propulsion systems that align with the vehicle platforms. —Mark Reuss, president of General Motors.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2020

General Motors will begin a systematic orderly suspension of manufacturing operations in North America due to market conditions, to deep clean facilities and continue to protect people. FCA will cease production at plants across North America, starting progressively through the end of March.

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JUNE 22, 2023

and Mazda Motor Corporation agreed to enter into discussions on establishing a medium- to long-term partnership to meet demand for battery EVs and automotive batteries in a rapidly expanding market. Automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Panasonic Energy: 1865, 2170, 4680. Panasonic Energy Co.,

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JULY 13, 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The collaboration advances Volkswagen Group of America’s strategy to localize all major competencies for its electric transformation, as well as Redwood’s goal of creating the nation’s only closed-loop supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. VWGoA) and Redwood Materials, Inc.

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