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MAY 15, 2023

The Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium has chosen France as the location for its first large-scale solid-state battery manufacturing facility outside of Taiwan. billion investment will be confirmed at the Choose France Summit on May 15, 2023.

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France Taiwan Manufacturer Supplies 109

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Constellium SE is supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the all-new Maserati Grecale SUV. All Auto Body Sheet solutions for the Grecale are supplied from Constellium’s plant in Neuf-Brisach, France. Maserati Grecale Folgore battery-electric SUV.

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SUV Supplies Auto Jeep 259

Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

The partnership comes as the European auto industry readies for a “battery passport” that will trace the content and carbon footprint of EV cells sold in Europe. Launched in 2020, ACC has announced EV battery plants in France, Germany and Italy with a 7 billion-euro (USD 7.6 billion) investment.

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Carbon Supplies Auto Emissions 97

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APRIL 14, 2023

Renault Group and Verkor , a European manufacturer of low-carbon batteries ( earlier post ), have entered a long-term commercial partnership for the supply of batteries for electric vehicles. Verkor will supply Renault Group with the equivalent of 12 GWh of batteries each year. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Batteries Battery France Carbon 186

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Japan and France have agreed to share information and explore deeper cooperation on the automotive industry. Enhancement of the automotive battery supply chain. Electrified vehicle policy and charging infrastructure installation.

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France Japan Industrial Industry 191

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MAY 31, 2023

and Vulcan Energy Resources Limited have signed a binding term sheet for the first phase of a multiphase project to develop new geothermal projects aimed at decarbonizing the energy mix of Stellantis’ Mulhouse industrial site in France, which is home to the DS 7, Peugeot 308 and 308 SW, 508 and 508 SW and the new 408 models. Stellantis N.V.

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Supplies Energy France Production 221

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MAY 31, 2022

Nippon Shokubai and Arkema are joining forces to launch feasibility studies and establish a joint venture for the construction of an industrial plant for the production of LiFSI (Lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide) ultrapure electrolyte salt, a key component of battery cells for electric mobility.

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Supplies Batteries Battery France 186

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MAY 1, 2022

Umicore and Automotive Cells Company (ACC)—a joint company between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies together with its subsidiary Saft—have signed a long-term strategic supply agreement for EV cathode materials in Europe. The plant will start commercial production in the second quarter of 2022 and will employ 400 people.

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Supplies Europe Poland France 150

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OCTOBER 10, 2021

Renault Group and Finland-based metals producer Terrafame have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the future supply of nickel sulfate. With this agreement, Renault Group will secure a significant annual supply of nickel sulfate from Terrafame, representing up to 15 GWh of annual capacity.

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Supplies Finland Carbon Purchase 243

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

Swiss shipbuilding company Shiptec AG, based in Lucerne, and Siemens Energy SRL, Milan, have selected Leclanché to supply energy storage systems for two new hybrid-powered vessels that will operate on Lake Geneva. The first of the nine ships ordered by Grimaldi is currently undergoing sea trials.

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Supplies Lithium Titanate Power Powered 186

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JUNE 30, 2021

Constellium SE has expanded its longstanding partnership with Audi to supply advanced aluminum solutions for the Audi e-tron GT. Both Auto Body Sheet solutions are supplied from Constellium’s plant in Neuf-Brisach, France. Electric vehicles require strong, yet lightweight solutions to optimize range and prioritize safety.

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Audi Supplies France Germany 186

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Faurecia will supply the entire hydrogen storage system (including 10,000 hydrogen tanks) which will be produced in its new global center of expertise dedicated to hydrogen storage systems in Bavans, France with delivery to start in 2021. Earlier post.). —Patrick Koller, Chief Executive Officer, Faurecia.

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Hyundai Hydrogen Supplies Fuel 362

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JUNE 21, 2022

Renault Group and Minth Group, a leading global automotive supplier, signed a memorandum of understanding for the creation of a France-based joint venture to produce battery casings. The joint venture will locate this high-tech activity at the Ruitz plant in Renault ElectriCity and will supply ElectriCity Douai and Maubeuge plants.

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Batteries Battery France Installation 199

Baua Electric

JUNE 5, 2023

However France is catching up, partially because of its largesse in investment tasks in advance. To win the ProLogium solid-state battery plant, which is anticipated to contain a complete funding of five.2 2 billion euros and assemble 3,000 jobs over future, France presented incentives usefulness greater than 1 billion euros ($1.1

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France Batteries Battery Financing 52

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Each main line has the capacity to process up to 10,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material per year. Germany represents the largest market for both battery manufacturing scrap and the expected supply of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries in Europe. A definitive feasibility study for the project is currently underway.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 280

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MAY 24, 2019

Paris-based Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) has signed a contract with Solaris Bus & Coach for the supply of the Solaris Urbino 8.9 The energy needed to drive it will be stored in 160 kWh Solaris High Energy batteries. Solaris vehicles have been present in France since 2003. meter electric bus to Paris.

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Supplies France 2003 Electric 259

Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2023

EVs offered in France are eligible for a 5,000-euro ($5,500) credit score, supplied their most worth is underneath 47,000 euros and their weight is underneath 2.4 The Spring battery-electric minicar from Renault’s Dacia logo may be profitable shoppers in Europe. It’s imported from China.

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France Europe Batteries Battery 52

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MAY 29, 2020

This partnership between Gaussin and Total will be drawing on the 40 years of know-how of Saft (a subsidiary of Total) in designing and producing batteries for electric & hybrid commercial and industrial vehicles. Saft will provide the lithium-ion batteries for this future fleet.

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Transportation Batteries Battery France 286

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JANUARY 7, 2023

December saw France’s plug-in electric vehicles grow to take 25.0% full battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and 9.2% The bigger picture is that France remains under-supplied with BEVs, and the same is true across Europe as whole. share of the auto market, up fractionally from 24.4% a year ago. comprised 15.8%

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France Market Plugin Norway 83

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JANUARY 12, 2023

Euro Manganese has entered into an offtake term sheet with Verkor , a low-carbon battery manufacturer based in Grenoble, France, for the sale of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate (HPMSM) from the company’s Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic. Earlier post.) The term sheet is non-binding.

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Czech Republic Batteries Battery Legal 210

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JANUARY 30, 2020

Energy major Total, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Saft, and Groupe PSA with Opel, intend to establish a joint venture named Automotive Cell Company (ACC) to develop EV battery manufacturing in Europe. The project will leverage cutting-edge R&D, notably provided by Saft, in order to produce EV batteries starting in 2023.

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Europe Batteries Battery France 378

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Belgium-based chemical group Solvay has opened two rare earth recycling units in France. In order to diversify its sources of supply and preserve resources, Solvay has developed a process for recovering rare earths contained in end-of-life equipment such as low-energy light bulbs, batteries or magnets.

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France Mercury Belgium Light 316

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MAY 17, 2023

It offers information on the location of high-voltage cables, battery packs, and other key components as well as step-by-step instructions on how to safely shut down the electric vehicle’s power supply in case of an emergency.

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Volvo Sweden Electric Electrical 448

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MAY 27, 2021

PEUGEOT has become one of the first manufacturers to offer in series production, from 2021 onwards in the compact utility van segment, an electric version powered by a hydrogen fuel cell in addition to its battery-electric version. A high-voltage lithium-ion battery, located under the cab seats, with a capacity of 10.5

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Hydrogen Production France Lithium Ion 448

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MARCH 12, 2022

Europe has become the fastest growing region for new electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion battery capacity outside of China, according to Benchmark Minerals. Benchmark will explore this topic at its upcoming Battery Megafactories Europe 2022 , 22-23 March, Berlin, Germany.). million EVs. Samsung SDI (Hungary): 20 GWh.

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Lithium Ion Poland Sweden Hungary 397

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

With this partnership, the parties are setting up a world-class player in the development and manufacture of high-performance batteries for the automotive industry from 2023. The R&D center in Bordeaux and the pilot site in Nersac (France) have already started in order to develop the new high-performance lithium-ion technologies.

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Manufacturer Europe Batteries Battery 299

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JUNE 15, 2023

This was the biggest (relative) volume growth in the top 10 in May, let’s see if MG can sustain this level of supply (there’s no lack of demand). kWh usable battery (~54kWh gross), and 100 kW peak charging (~26 mins 10% to 80% in ideal conditions). What are your thoughts on France’s plugins, and EV transition? Let us know below.

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France Plugin PHEV Jeep 59

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MARCH 19, 2021

Groupe Renault, Veolia and Solvay are partnering to enable the circular economy of EV battery metals in Europe through closed-loop recycling. The three partners seek to establish a secure and sustainable supply source for strategic battery metals, such as cobalt, nickel and lithium.

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Batteries Battery Lithium Ion France 207

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

This strategic partnership is the beginning of a long-term collaboration involving the co-design, co-development, production, marketing, and sales of integrated fuel cell-battery solutions. The fuel cell module, which is powered by hydrogen stored in tanks on the vehicle, produces electricity which is supplied to the electric powertrain.

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Hydrogen Fuel Power Powered 170

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

Master Van H2-TECH is equipped with a 30kW fuel cell, a 33kWh battery and tanks containing 6kg of hydrogen (4 tanks of 1.5 The Master Van is produced in France, at Renault’s Batilly plant. The hydrogen tanks will be sourced in France, from Faurecia. They will be assembled in France, at Flins factory. Earlier post.).

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France Hydrogen Fuel Supplies 259

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JULY 20, 2018

Alstom has selected French battery manufacturer Forsee Power to provide Li-ion batteries for Alstom Aptis electric bus ( earlier post ), scheduled for series delivery from 2019 onwards. The vehicles will be equipped with NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) Li-ion battery technology as a standard feature.

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Li-ion Power Powered Batteries 170

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JANUARY 16, 2023

In November 2022, 5,661 tonnes of manganese were deployed onto roads globally in the batteries of newly sold passenger EVs, surpassing the previous record set in September 2022 while foreshadowing of a massive December, according to analysis by Adamas Intelligence. Rounding off the top five in November were the GAC Aion S Plus, VW ID.4

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Chinese France Germany Global 293

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MAY 6, 2023

France saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.1% Full battery electrics, however, grew share, whilst plugin hybrids dropped share. comprised full battery electrics (BEVs) at 12.9%, and plugin hybrids (PHEVs) at 8.2%. Much of this is of course a rebound from the constrained auto supply chains of the past year or two.

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France Plugin PHEV Economy 59

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Vulcan Energy Resources ( earlier post ) and Stellantis have signed a binding lithium hydroxide offtake agreement to supply, starting in 2026, a minimum of 81,000 tonnes and a maximum of 99,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide over the duration of the initial five-year agreement. Source: Vulcan Energy. Source: Vulcan Energy.

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Energy Germany Italy France 243

Teslarati

JANUARY 9, 2024

Stellantis and CATL’s battery factory in Europe may be located in Spain. Stellantis is in the midst of picking the location of its fourth battery factory in Europe. The legacy automaker will work with CATL in the next battery plant. It uses LFP battery cells and is expected to start at €23,300.

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Spain Europe Batteries Battery 97

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MAY 30, 2012

Valence Technology has signed an extended supply agreement with France-based electric industrial vehicle maker PVI. In addition to the battery systems, Valence has provided a broad range of engineering support to PVI. Each vehicle is powered by Valence’s U-Charge battery packs. ton LCV marketed by Renault Trucks.

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Li-ion Supplies Batteries Battery 225

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Renault will supply DHL France with a fleet of electric vehicles by 2015. The new partnership strengthens the cooperation between Renault and DHL in the development of electric vehicles in France. The new partnership strengthens the cooperation between Renault and DHL in the development of electric vehicles in France.

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