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Rivian will build its next EV manufacturing plant in Georgia

Teslarati

DECEMBER 16, 2021

“Building our recently announced second domestic manufacturing facility near Atlanta, Georgia (500,000 targeted annual production capacity with eventual co-located cell production),” Rivian listed in its list of achievements. million square feet of manufacturing space. automotive market. pic.twitter.com/RsXPHlKXSb.

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LG opens its first EV charging equipment factory in the U.S.

Teslarati

JANUARY 15, 2024

According to a press release shared by the company on Monday, LG has opened the EV charger plant in Fort Worth, Texas, set to eventually have an annual capacity of over 10,000 units. The news also came alongside a ribbon-cutting event featuring LG executives, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, and other local officials.

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Samsung SDI considers building battery factory near Rivian in Normal, IL

Teslarati

AUGUST 12, 2021

Samsung SDI has narrowed down the locations for its potential battery manufacturing plant in the United States. plant has Fort Worth, TX as frontrunner. Dan Brady stated that the Samsung battery factory is expected to employ up to 3,200 people if it chose to build in Illinois. Rivian’s $5 billion U.S.

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Walmart to buy 4,500 Canoo electric delivery vehicles; option for up to 10,000

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

While the LDV is expected to begin hitting the road in 2023, the companies plan to kick-off advanced deliveries to refine and finalize vehicle configuration in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex in the coming weeks. Canoo’s agreement with Walmart builds on the company’s existing commitments in the state of Arkansas.

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GM and POSCO Chemical to process cathode active material at new $400M joint venture plant in Québec

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

General Motors and POSCO Chemical are working with the governments of Canada and Québec to build a new $400-million facility in Bécancour, Québec, to produce cathode active material (CAM) for GM’s Ultium batteries, which will power electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC HUMMER EV and Cadillac LYRIQ. Earlier post.)

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GM and MP Materials enter long-term supply agreement to scale rare earth magnet sourcing and production in US

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Under the long-term agreement, MP Materials will supply US-sourced and manufactured rare earth materials, alloy and finished magnets for the electric motors used in the GMC HUMMER EV, Cadillac LYRIQ, Chevrolet Silverado EV and more than a dozen models using GM’s Ultium Platform, with a gradual production ramp that begins in 2023.

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GM and Glencore enter multi-year cobalt supply agreement

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

By the end of 2025, GM plans to have capacity to build 1 million electric vehicles in North America, and has announced a series of actions to create a new and more secure EV supply chain, including projects targeting key EV materials and components: Cathode Active Material (CAM) with POSCO Chemical.

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Rivian could get a $440M tax incentive for 2,000-acre Texas facility

Teslarati

AUGUST 17, 2021

Rivian could benefit from a $440 million tax incentive from the City of Fort Worth, Texas if it meets specific requirements. Fort Worth’s City Council was scheduled to vote on an economic development agreement with Rivian this Tuesday, August 17. Tesla’s Elon Musk gives Rivian invaluable advice on manufacturing.

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Linear Labs to begin mass production of high-torque M200 e-mobility motor in September

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2020

million economic incentive deal with the City of Fort Worth. The company will start with an allocation of production that is distributed between itself and several Tier One sub-contractors in order to expedite the manufacturing ramp rate and delivery of motors to early customers. The announcement comes on the heels of a $68.9-million

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Fort Worth approves $68.9M incentive package for Linear Labs for electric motor manufacturing

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2020

The City of Fort Worth, Texas has approved a $68.9-million million economic incentive package for electric-motor-manufacturer Linear Labs ( earlier post ) to further solidify the city as the next tech innovation hub. —Brad Hunstable, Co-Founder and CEO of Linear Labs.

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Rivian’s 2nd plant most likely to land in Georgia, stock responds

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A new report claims that Rivian, based in Normal, Illinois, will bring a second electric vehicle manufacturing plant to the United States by building it in Georgia. Rivian to build second U.S. million square feet of manufacturing space. As a result of Kemp’s push, SK Battery America will build a $2.6

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VinFast Still Kicking and Planning to Show Vehicles at CES

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

But it has been building momentum quickly thanks to being a subsidiary of the multinational concomorate Vingroup. But the ultimate goal is for VinFast to become a globally recognized EV manufacturer offering competitively priced vehicles. The Vietnamese car company has only been around since 2017.

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GE Transportation expands locomotive diesel engine remanufacturing facility; demand increasing in part from compliance requirements for EPA Tier 3 standards

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2011

The company will invest approximately $35 million to build capacity at a new diesel engine remanufacturing plant. GE is investing an additional $37 million in 2011 and 2012 in the existing plant to improve productivity, enhance processes and upgrade technology for a combined investment of $72 million in manufacturing in Grove City.

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VinFast in a major reshuffle to target US market

Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

VinFast vehicles are sold at Leith VinFast in North Carolina; Smith Haven VinFast in New York; Principle VinFast Grapevine in Texas; Hiley VinFast of Fort Worth, Texas; and VinFast Wichita, in Kansas. VinFast is also building its $4 billion EV factory in Chatham County, North Carolina.

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Rivian launches jobs in Germany, Netherlands ahead of European expansion

Teslarati

AUGUST 24, 2021

The Delivery and Field Operations position is for an Enterprise Launch Program Manager who will “partner with multiple internal and external stakeholders to support the build-out of a seamless deployment strategy across a diverse product line of commercial vehicles across Europe.” Photo: Rivian). or the U.K.,

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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. El Paso, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Kansas City, Kan.; The new CNG tractors to be deployed in these cities will be manufactured by Kenworth.

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3 Challenges to Solve Before We Can Commute by Air Taxi

Cars That Think

JULY 8, 2023

These sensors will detect other aircraft, birds, buildings, and thick clouds. More recently, other standards organizations have joined this effort, including the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics. The working group plans to release the draft standard by the end of 2023.

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MP Materials has an ambitious US rare earth supply chain strategy to fuel EV innovation

Charged EVs

MARCH 11, 2024

Recycling rare earth materials is vital to the cost-competitiveness of magnet manufacturing. What’s more, the company is developing a facility in Fort Worth, Texas where it plans to manufacture alloys and magnets from Mountain Pass materials. MP Materials aims to establish all three stages in the US. And it has customers.

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Wallbox enters first phase of build-out for US EV charger plant; 500k units/year by 2025

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions worldwide, has begun construction at its Arlington, Texas manufacturing facility, the company’s first US-based EV charger manufacturing facility.

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MP Materials has an ambitious US rare earth supply chain strategy to fuel EV innovation – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

Recycling rare earth materials is vital to the cost-competitiveness of magnet manufacturing. What’s more, the company is developing a facility in Fort Worth, Texas where it plans to manufacture alloys and magnets from Mountain Pass materials. MP Materials aims to establish all three stages in the US. And it has customers.

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GE unveils prototype for first Tier 4 heavy-haul locomotive

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2012

Effective in 2015, Tier 4 standards will require manufacturers of locomotive diesel engines to lower particulate emissions 70% and NO x 76%, compared to engines first introduced in 2005. GE will produce its Tier 4 compliant diesel engines at its manufacturing plant in Grove City, PA.

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EV Driven

Rivian will build its next EV manufacturing plant in Georgia

LG opens its first EV charging equipment factory in the U.S.

Samsung SDI considers building battery factory near Rivian in Normal, IL

Walmart to buy 4,500 Canoo electric delivery vehicles; option for up to 10,000

GM and POSCO Chemical to process cathode active material at new $400M joint venture plant in Québec

GM and MP Materials enter long-term supply agreement to scale rare earth magnet sourcing and production in US

GM and Glencore enter multi-year cobalt supply agreement

Rivian could get a $440M tax incentive for 2,000-acre Texas facility

Linear Labs to begin mass production of high-torque M200 e-mobility motor in September

Fort Worth approves $68.9M incentive package for Linear Labs for electric motor manufacturing

Rivian’s 2nd plant most likely to land in Georgia, stock responds

VinFast Still Kicking and Planning to Show Vehicles at CES

GE Transportation expands locomotive diesel engine remanufacturing facility; demand increasing in part from compliance requirements for EPA Tier 3 standards

VinFast in a major reshuffle to target US market

Rivian launches jobs in Germany, Netherlands ahead of European expansion

UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

3 Challenges to Solve Before We Can Commute by Air Taxi

MP Materials has an ambitious US rare earth supply chain strategy to fuel EV innovation

Wallbox enters first phase of build-out for US EV charger plant; 500k units/year by 2025

MP Materials has an ambitious US rare earth supply chain strategy to fuel EV innovation – Charged EVs

GE unveils prototype for first Tier 4 heavy-haul locomotive

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