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Volvo suddenly shifts EX30, EX90 production to Belgium to avoid China-made EV tariffs

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Volvo is reportedly shifting EV production to Belgium ahead of schedule. Production of the new Volvo EX30 and EX90 is moving to Belgium to avoid expected tariffs on electric vehicles made in China. Volvo announced it planned to build its new low-cost EX30 at its Ghent plant in Belgium last October.

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Topsoe to build world’s largest SOEC electrolyzer production facility; 500 MW scalable to 5 GW; focusing on Power-to-X

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The Topsoe SOEC electrolyzer is a compact stack built primarily from abundant, low-cost ceramic materials enclosed within a metal housing. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of this year, subject to Board and other regulatory approvals. —Roeland Baan, CEO at Topsoe.

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Prayon obtains worldwide sublicense for lithium iron phosphate battery material

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Belgium-based Prayon Group has obtained a worldwide. suitable LFP/LMP producers capable to address the market demand with high quality products. Prayon built a pilot plant for the manufacture of lithium iron phosphate based on a high-speed, low-cost continuous process. Phosphates (OCP S.A.)

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Volvo EX30 tops Mini in Europe as low-cost EV’s sales surge in May

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After only five months on the market, the Volvo EX30 topped BMW’s Mini in Europe’s small premium segment as sales continued surging. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo) Starting at around 36,000 euros ($38,500), Volvo’s EX30 is one of the most affordable EVs on the market. Most automakers are planning or have already launched low-cost EVs.

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Volvo hints the EX30 could be exported from Belgium to the US to avoid new EV tariffs

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Meanwhile, Volvo suggested the US-bound EX30 could come from Belgium as it looks to avoid newly introduced tariffs. Volvo began building its new low-cost EV, the EX30, in Zhangjiakou, China, last fall. Volvo plans to begin EX30 production in Ghent, Belgium, but not until 2025. It also features up to 275 miles range.

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ABB launches automated fast charging system for electric buses; inverted pantograph

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The inverted pantograph connection makes it possible to use a low-cost and low weight interface on the roof of the bus, consisting of 4 simple contact bars with a weight of around 10 kg. In July 2014 ABB announced that it signed a global cooperation with Volvo bus to jointly market fast chargers and buses.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

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Starting at $34,950 (36,000 euros), it will be one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. With “above-expected order rates,” Volvo will build the EX30 at its Ghent, Belgium plant (in addition to China) to meet the growing demand in Europe for low-cost EVS. The same situation is happening in Europe.

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