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Solid state: EV giants chase ‘holy grail’ of batteries – ET Auto

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The company says it aims to build a gigafactory for its new batteries by 2029 and has signed a joint development agreement with BMW. ProLogium Technology of Taiwan said that by the end of 2023 it aimed to ship prototype samples of its semi-solid-state batteries that enable a near doubling of the energy densities of the packs.

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Tencent buys 5% stake in Tesla for $1.8 billion

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In 2015, Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd., Tencent and China Harmony Auto Holding began a partnership to develop connected, electric cars. Tencent also just signed a $4.65-billion billion loan deal, Reuters reported. Tencent reported net profit of $5.97 billion last year, up 43% on a 48% increase in revenue.

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Tesla supply chain: Biden team plans $52B funding to address chip shortage among US carmakers

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Semiconductor shortages halt BMW and Daimler production lines. Chips will play a more significant role in the auto industry moving forward. Raimondo reported that Ford’s CEO Jim Farley and General Motors CEO Mary Barra have shared that the chip supply situation is improving.

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Lamborghini annual sales surpass 10,000 units for the first time | Autocar Professional

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In detail, the United States continued as the top market with 3,000 cars delivered, followed by Germany (961), China (845), the United Kingdom (801), Japan (660), the Middle East (496), South Korea (434), Italy (409), Canada (357), Australia (263), France & Monaco (255), Switzerland (211), Taiwan (131) and India (103).

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