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Foxconn to build EV ecosystem and battery production chain in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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Foxconn plans to build an EV ecosystem and a complete battery production chain in the southern city as part of its ambition to expand into the EV industry, ranging from the development of EVs to the production of battery packs and cells, and energy storage systems. million (US$50,000) per vehicle.

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Foxconn unveils crossover and pickup truck prototype EVs; MODEL C EV to be delivered in Taiwan next year

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At the same time, Hon Hai showcased the production vehicle MODEL C, to be delivered in Taiwan next year, while showcasing key components of the EV supply chain, such as electric power steering (EPS) system, solid-state battery, silicon carbide power module and semiconductors. —Hon Hai Chairman and CEO Young Liu.

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ProLogium to build €5.2B gigafactory for solid-state batteries in France

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Taiwan-based ProLogium has chosen France as the location for its first large-scale solid-state battery manufacturing facility outside of Taiwan. This major investment project aims to facilitate supply chain localization, R&D activities, and the manufacturing of next-generation batteries in Europe for ProLogium.

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Molicel to supply battery cells to Archer for production Midnight eVTOL

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Molicel ), a supplier of lithium-ion battery cells, entered into a memorandum of understanding for Molicel to manufacture and supply the battery cells for Archer’s production electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight. gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery capacity annually.

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Gogoro, ProLogium unveil swappable solid-state battery prototype for two-wheel EVs

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Gogoro, a developer of battery swapping systems, announced the first solid-state lithium ceramic battery prototype for two-wheel EV battery swapping. Solid-state batteries provide higher energy density and deliver greater range for electric vehicles.

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MAHLE and ProLogium partner on thermal management solutions for solid-state batteries

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MAHLE and the Taiwan-based battery manufacturer ProLogium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for developing and evaluating thermal management solutions for next generation solid-state batteries. This will support competitive battery systems with high efficiency, energy density, lifetime and fast charging capability.

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NCKU in Taiwan unveils hydrogen hybrid scooter

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National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Taiwan recently unveiled its first hydrogen-fueled electric hybrid scooter “Pegasus One”. Overall range of the scooter will be more than 160 km (99 miles), said Dr. Wei-Hsiang Lai, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at NCKU. Pegasus One. Click to enlarge.

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