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Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. In total, the South American automotive market is expected to grow 11% a year until 2030, making it one of the fastest growing markets in the world. To this end, we are investing one billion euros in South America by 2026.

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The launch of Power2Drive South America Exhibition and Conference 2024 – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

It introduces innovative charging solutions, battery concepts and business models for sustainable e-mobility. In 2023 around 30 providers of products from the e-mobility sector are expected to exhibit at The smarter E South America. The smarter E South America creates opportunities to address all key areas along the value chain.

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The great push for battery metals in South America

Innovation News Network

Matt Brundrett of The Innovation Platform investigates how South American battery metals can power the green transition. The post The great push for battery metals in South America appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Gogoro expands its battery-swapping electric scooters to the Americas

Electrek

Those who have been hoping to see battery-swapping leader Gogoro bring its electric scooters to the Western world can finally rejoice. The company has just announced its first expansion in the Americas, though you may want to brush up on your Spanish.

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Start-Up MOBI LATAM partners with EnergyX to develop Bolivian domestic lithium battery supply chain

Green Car Congress

Both companies will work towards creating a Bolivian domestic lithium battery supply chain to develop the region’s electric mobility market. The company plans on being active throughout South America and identified EnergyX as a strategic partner capable of helping it enact its vision. EnergyX) ( earlier post ).

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World’s largest battery electric ship is being built in Australia

The Driven EV News

Incat Tasmania says it is building world’s largest lightweight battery electric ship - with a 40MWh battery - for a customer in South America. The post World’s largest battery electric ship is being built in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

Green Car Congress

Battery maker Octillion Power Systems will supply advanced lithium-ion batteries to Brazilian manufacturer FNM (Fábrica Nacional de Mobilidades) for the production of 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev. Ambev will use the electric trucks to deliver beverages throughout South America. Earlier post.).

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