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

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From recovery to reuse, the entire recycling process will help build up a sustainable circular economy for the local battery industry. The use of decarbonized electricity for manufacturing processes will further reduce the carbon footprint of EVs with ProLogium battery inside.

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Hyundai Motor Group starts building lunar exploration rover development model

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Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has started building an initial development model of a lunar exploration mobility rover in tandem with aerospace partners. Following discussions with the various stakeholders, the Group decided the direction for the initial lunar exploration mobility development model.

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Stellantis, Samsung SDI to build second battery gigafactory in the US

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In May 2022, Stellantis and Samsung SDI announced their commitment to build a first battery manufacturing facility in Kokomo, Indiana. Targeted to start production in 2027, the plant aims to have an initial annual production capacity of 34 gigawatt hours (GWh). Earlier post.)

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General Fusion announces funding to build new fusion machine targeting scientific breakeven by 2026

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It also included new grant funding from the Government of British Columbia, which builds upon the Canadian government’s ongoing support through the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). In addition, the company completed the first close of its Series F raise for a combined US$25 million.

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BMW Group to build logistics center for high-voltage batteries in north of Leipzig

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This will produce a logistics hall for the current fifth-generation high-voltage batteries and an office building, both of which are due to reach completion in mid-2024. When all the construction work is complete, the new buildings at the Supply center North will provide workplaces for approximately 500 employees.

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Watch Tesla build a $150 million Megapack battery system

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more… The post Watch Tesla build a $150 million Megapack battery system appeared first on Electrek. CS Energy released a new timelapse video of its $150 million Tesla Megapack project being built in Queensland.

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Tesla changes initial build location for next-gen EV platform

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Another excerpt from biographer Walter Isaacson’s book on Elon Musk shares new details about Tesla’s next-generation vehicle platform, including plans for a different build location than the automaker previously reported. The post Tesla changes initial build location for next-gen EV platform appeared first on TESLARATI.

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