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Ford to build next electric truck Project T3 at BlueOval City in Tennessee

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On-site, the team will build battery cells and arrays and assemble battery packs that will be delivered just across the site into the assembly plant in less than 30 minutes. Ford also intends to develop a holistic stormwater management system separate from the water table to help protect the local environment.

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Ford, LG Energy Solution, Koç Holding to form JV to build battery gigafactory in Turkey

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Ford and Koç Holding had originally signed a non-binding MoU with battery maker SK On to build the battery JV in Turkey. This new joint venture project builds on long-standing business relationships Ford has with both LGES and Koç Holding. Earlier post.)

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LG Energy Solution to invest US$5.5B to build gigafactory complex in Arizona; cylindrical and pouch

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billion) in building cylindrical battery manufacturing facility with a capacity of 27GWh, and KRW 3 trillion (US$2.3 The initiative marks the largest single investment yet for a stand-alone battery manufacturing facility in North America; it is also more than four times the amount the company initially announced last year (KRW 1.7

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Statevolt acquires 135-acre site near Salton Sea to build 54 GWh gigafactory

Green Car Congress

Statevolt , a battery startup seeking to build hyperlocal gigafactories, has acquired a 135-acre site in Imperial Valley, California, as the location for its 54 GWh Gigafactory. Earlier post.)

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ChargePoint and Charge Across Town partner with CEC for EV chargers at apartment buildings and condo complexes

Green Car Congress

California-based ChargePoint, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, is partnering with Charge Across Town and the State of California to deploy hundreds of EV chargers at multifamily properties such as apartment buildings and condo complexes across the state.

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Genesis builds the Electrified GV70 in Alabama: Why that’s important

Green Car Reports

When President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act last August, building EVs in the United States became far more important than it was the day. .—but only one in one of its variants, a new battery-electric version dubbed Electrified GV70. Behind that debut lies a story.

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Stellantis will build 100-mile electric aircraft for Archer

Green Car Reports

As it prepares to launch a global lineup of electric cars and trucks, Stellantis is also planning to build a very different kind of electric vehicle.

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Why Mexico builds many US-bound EVs but buys few of them

Green Car Reports

Mexico will soon build large numbers of EVs, but most will go north to the U.S. rather than being sold domestically. The reason behind it isn't a culture clash or a lack of concern for the environment. It's a matter of economics and practicality.

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Li Auto to build charging stations at 'NIO pace', report says

CN EV Post

Li Auto is aiming to build about 300 super-fast charging stations this year, and NIO also plans to add 10,000 new charging piles this year, according to local media. HK (Image credit: Li Auto) Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) is starting to build out its charging infrastructure as its first all-electric model is set to be launched this year.

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Tesla officially announces Gigafactory Mexico to build next-gen electric vehicle

Electrek

Tesla has officially announced ‘Gigafactory Mexico’ to build its next-gen vehicle platform to support new models. more… The post Tesla officially announces Gigafactory Mexico to build next-gen electric vehicle appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla to build a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico [Updated]

Electrek

Update: The Mexican President has now confirmed that Tesla will build a factory in Monterrey with details likely to come tomorrow. more… The post Tesla to build a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico [Updated] appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX Starship factory aiming to build five megarockets in 2023

Teslarati

CEO Elon Musk says that SpaceX’s South Texas Starship aims to build up to five of the two-stage megarockets in 2023. In late 2019 and early 2020, the company began building the bones of the factory that exists today, relying heavily on several giant tents (“sprung structures”) similar to those used by Tesla.

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These companies will build a floating wind turbine out of aluminum

Electrek

Aluminum and energy giant Hydro and floating wind specialist World Wide Wind will build an offshore floating wind turbine out of aluminum. The post These companies will build a floating wind turbine out of aluminum appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla declines funding to build massive Superchargers due to payment options

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million in funding that would have been used to build four massive Supercharger stations in California due to stipulations with integrated payment methods that must be utilized to receive the money. million to build out these massive stations. Tesla has declined $6.4

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Foxconn plans to build Indi One EV in Ohio, previews more Foxtron EVs

Green Car Reports

Foxconn recently signed a memorandum of understanding with IndiEV to build initial versions of the startup's One EV at its Ohio factory, while also showing two more EVs of its own. Under the agreement, Foxconn will manufacture "the first Indi One prototype vehicles" at its factory in Lordstown, Ohio, according to a company press release.

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Canada’s first zero-carbon building is propelling the energy transition

Innovation News Network

A new study has highlighted how Canada’s first zero-carbon, net-positive energy building generates more energy than it consumes. The post Canada’s first zero-carbon building is propelling the energy transition appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Aptera extends Accelerator program, 1,400 slots for Launch Edition builds remain open

Electrek

One day after announcing the official award of a $21 million grant in California, Aptera Motors looks to garner additional funds from its Accelerator investment program in exchange for access to the first 2,000 commemorative builds of its Launch Edition solar EVs.

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Western States Build the Foundation of their Energy Future

Energy Institute at HAAS

The operators of the electrical grid in the Western US have had a tough … Continue Reading Western States Build the Foundation of their Energy Future The quest for a lower cost, more reliable and cleaner grid is motivating states to cooperate.

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Tesla’s pricing and build quality to be examined by Sandy Munro

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Automotive expert and teardown legend Sandy Munro will discuss Tesla’s advantages, the company’s build quality, and recent pricing changes this Thursday. Tesla Owners Club of Silicon Valley President John Stringer will meet with Tear Down Titan Munro to discuss Tesla’s advantage, price margins, and build quality.

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Tesla secures new 1 million sq ft building in Texas

Electrek

Tesla has secured a new 1 million square foot building near Brookshire, Texas. The post Tesla secures new 1 million sq ft building in Texas appeared first on Electrek. It’s not known what it’s for yet, but there’s a rumor that it is for battery storage.

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Tesla fan creating ‘CyberRoadster’ using Model 3 Performance parts in epic DIY build

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A look at Andreyev’s YouTube channel, which can be accessed here , shows the meticulous build that the Tesla owner has implemented on the project car. Despite this, seeing the Tesla owner’s DIY journey on such an epic build is more than satisfying. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Stellantis partners with Archer to build electric aircraft

Teslarati

Stellantis announced a partnership with Archer Aviation to build the all-electric Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We expect this will provide meaningful cash flows to help finance build out of our UAM network. The legacy automaker will enter a new market with its Archer partnership.

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Tesla is building four enormous Supercharger locations in California

Teslarati

Tesla is currently building four enormous Supercharger locations in California. Tesla is building four Supercharger locations in California after recieving grants from the California state government. The post Tesla is building four enormous Supercharger locations in California appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla gives fresh look inside Giga Berlin: ‘The Machine that Builds the Machine’

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The videos show how the factory is truly “the machine that builds the machine,” as automation, as well as a few helpful hands on the manufacturing line, help produce its products. Over 1,000 people build the Model Y at any given time, installing HVAC, power electronics, drive units, and other elements.

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Tesla Giga Berlin builds 4,000 Model Y in one week

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Brandenburg Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach (SPD), however, has noted that Giga Berlin’s battery plant is already buzzing with activity. “The building is buzzing. It’s full… What is manufactured there as a preliminary product on the spot fully utilizes this building on the spot,” Steinbach previously said.

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News: Mercedes-Benz To Build Charging Network

Clean Fleet Report

News: Mercedes-Benz To Build Charging Network. That sounds like the exclusivity that helped build Tesla’s reputation and is definitely part of the Mercedes mystique, may be a bit more difficult to define when it comes to charging. Follows Tesla Lead as New Models Proliferate. Mercedes promises fast-charging, security and amenities.

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UPDATE: Tesla quietly registers to build electric motors for non-land vehicles

Teslarati

Tesla has quietly registered to build electric motors intended for non-land vehicles, according to the United States’ Patent and Trademark Office. The post UPDATE: Tesla quietly registers to build electric motors for non-land vehicles appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Volkswagen Group to build four new EVs and batteries in Spain, including upcoming ID.2

Electrek

According to a recent update from Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Thomas Schaefer, the Group intends to build at least four of its incoming EVs across its sub-brand’s current and upcoming facilities in Spain, including the VW ID.2, more… The post Volkswagen Group to build four new EVs and batteries in Spain, including upcoming ID.2

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Elon Musk will not build personal airport near Austin

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismissed rumors that he would build a private airport in Austin, Texas, today, after reports circulated last week. Musk was rumored to be building an airport for personal use somewhere east of Austin, near the town of Bastrop. “Tesla is 5 mins from Austin International airport. ” Not true.

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Stoke Space to build SpaceX Raptor engine’s first real competitor

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The first booster engine Stoke Space ever attempts to build will be a reusable full-flow staged combustion engine powered by liquid methane and liquid oxygen – essentially a smaller version of SpaceX’s Raptor. The post Stoke Space to build SpaceX Raptor engine’s first real competitor appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla awaits final permits for Giga Mexico and could start building later this month

Teslarati

Tesla is aiming to start construction on its new factory in Mexico later this month as it is already awaiting final permits and could start building its first vehicles at the plant as soon as early 2024, officials said. I think by next year, in 2024, there will be the first autos.”

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Building a world-class UK battery industry

Innovation News Network

Tony Harper, Director of the Faraday Battery Challenge, explains why the UK must build a battery supply chain to support the move to net zero. The post Building a world-class UK battery industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford To Build Next Electric Truck – ‘Project T3’ – At BlueOval City

Electric Cars Report

The electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus in West Tennessee begins production in 2025, and will be home to Ford’s second-generation electric […] The post Ford To Build Next Electric Truck – ‘Project T3’ – At BlueOval City appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tasmania’s Incat to build world’s largest all electric ship after customer dumps LNG

The Driven EV News

The post Tasmania’s Incat to build world’s largest all electric ship after customer dumps LNG appeared first on The Driven. Tasmania's Incat plans to deliver the world's largest and longest fully electric ship, a 130m ferry destined for South America.

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BYD looking to build passenger car plant in Europe

CN EV Post

BYD could build up to two passenger car plants in Europe, an executive said, also confirming that the company is buying its own ships to export cars. The post BYD looking to build passenger car plant in Europe appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Two new Tesla Cybertruck builds spotted at Giga Texas

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Two new Tesla Cybertruck builds were spotted under wraps at Giga Texas by a drone operator. Tesla has maintained that it would build the Cybertruck at Giga Texas, but Tegtmeyer stated the prototypes arrived when he was finished filming. The post Two new Tesla Cybertruck builds spotted at Giga Texas appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Global partner engaged to build Australia’s first EV battery giga-factory

The Driven EV News

The post Global partner engaged to build Australia’s first EV battery giga-factory appeared first on The Driven. The facility, to be located in Geelong, Victoria, in the heartland of what was once a thriving auto manufacturing industry, will begin construction in the second half of 2023.

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Pony.ai partners with Geely affiliates to build robotaxi fleet

CN EV Post

has entered into a strategic partnership with Geely's ride-hailing unit Cao Cao Mobility and the Geely Intelligent Driving Center to build a robotaxi fleet within the year. partners with Geely affiliates to build robotaxi fleet appeared first on CnEVPost. The post Pony.ai For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Digital twin technology: The building blocks of sustainable and resilient infrastructure

Innovation News Network

The post Digital twin technology: The building blocks of sustainable and resilient infrastructure appeared first on Innovation News Network. Learn how digital twin technology will be essential in designing more sustainable and robust future infrastructure.

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Tesla takes delivery of army of robots to build Cybertruck

Electrek

Tesla is taking delivery of a little army of Kuka robots and the timing points that they will be used to build the Cybertruck electric pickup truck. The post Tesla takes delivery of army of robots to build Cybertruck appeared first on Electrek.

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Students Build Solar EV Charging Station

CleanTechnica EVs

Students at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) recently gained experience with solar technology and EVs by building a charging station for one of the school’s vehicles which is used to deliver food and reduce food waste. The little car even has a name: Gemma, but we’ll get to why that is in a minute. “To To […].

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Foxconn Wants To Build Electric Cars For Tesla — And Everyone Else Too

CleanTechnica EVs

Foxconn says it doesn't want to build electric cars for itself. It wants to build lots of them for other companies, including Tesla.

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Li Auto spotted building 800 V high-voltage superchargers

CN EV Post

The post Li Auto spotted building 800 V high-voltage superchargers appeared first on CnEVPost. By 2025, Li Auto will have 3,000 supercharging stations, which will cost a total of RMB 10 billion, the company's CEO said last week. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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