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Stellantis strengthens ties with China’s auto industry

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Stellantis appears to be strengthening its ties in China’s automotive industry. Stellantis recently repurchased €934 million in shares from Chinese auto company Dongfeng as per a pre-existing share repurchase framework. Dongfeng Motors Corporation Ltd. Dongfeng will retain 49.2

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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Japan’s auto industry must succeed in building passenger vehicles. To this end, manufacturers must participate in auto-racing to test their vehicles’ durability and performance and display their utmost performance. With competition comes progress, as well as excitement among motoring fans.

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Factorial Energy testing results for 40Ah solid-state battery: 97.3% capacity retention after 675 cycles

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Former Chairman and CEO of Panasonic Corporation of North America Joe Taylor serves as Factorial’s executive chairman.

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Changan Ford Motor to arrange electrical automobile JV with Chongqing Changan Auto

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Ford mentioned the project was once being shaped “to better grasp the development trend of electrification and intelligence in the auto industry.” The corporate mentioned it will handover additional main points then. The corporate mentioned it will handover additional main points then.

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Hyundai, Kia & Factorial Energy partner to develop solid-state batteries for next generation EVs; strategic investment

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Start-up solid-state battery company Factorial Energy , Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are partnering to test Factorial’s novel solid-state battery technology and its integration in Hyundai electric vehicles.

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Factorial Energy emerges from stealth with 40 Ah solid-state battery cell for EVs

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Factorial also announced the appointment of senior industry leaders with deep technical and automotive experience to its leadership team. Factorial Energy is naming Joe Taylor as Executive Chairman. Fields and Wilson are also joining Factorial as members of the company’s senior advisory board.

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Toyota invests $11.1M in Indiana schools to boost STEM programs

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The investment supports future STEM careers in the area, including job opportunities in the auto industry. Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC), North Gibson School Corporation, Building Blocks, and Youth First Inc. Toyota invested $11.1 million in schools in Indiana to boost their STEM programs.

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