article thumbnail

Foxconn to build EV ecosystem and battery production chain in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Green Car Congress

Foxconn plans to build an EV ecosystem and a complete battery production chain in the southern city as part of its ambition to expand into the EV industry, ranging from the development of EVs to the production of battery packs and cells, and energy storage systems. million (US$50,000) per vehicle.

Taiwan 259
article thumbnail

Tesla launches upgraded Model 3 in Taiwan, shipped from U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla officially launched its upgraded Model 3 in North America this week, after the automaker debuted the vehicle in China, Europe and other markets last year. Alongside the recent launch, however, Tesla has also made the new Model 3 available in Taiwan, as shipped from one of its U.S. factory in Fremont, California.

Taiwan 102
article thumbnail

RecycLiCo Battery Materials and Zenith Chemical announce US$25M Li-ion battery recycling JV in Taiwan

Green Car Congress

The parties have agreed to build their first commercial scale battery recycling facility and contribute 50% of the required capital in three initial stages, with the balance being advanced as required to fund construction and start-up costs. Additionally, Zenith collaborates, through a joint venture, with Central Glass Co.,

Taiwan 150
article thumbnail

Molicel to supply battery cells to Archer for production Midnight eVTOL

Green Car Congress

Archer is focused on building an aircraft tailored to the needs of intra-city travel, optimizing its Midnight aircraft to perform back-to-back short distance flights of about 20 miles with approximately 10-minute charging cycles in-between. Molicel belongs to the energy business of Taiwan Cement Corporation (TCC).

Taiwan 334
article thumbnail

E-One Moli Energy Building New Li-ion Plant in Taiwan

Green Car Congress

Taiwan-based E-One Moli Energy Corp. Molicel) is building a new lithium-ion battery plant in Taiwan with a monthly production capacity of 12 million units. The company says that it will focus on the laptop-computer, cordless power tool, and electric or hybrid-electric vehicle market.

Taiwan 150
article thumbnail

RecycLiCo secures investment for battery recycling joint venture – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

RecycLiCo Battery Materials, a battery recycling company, has received investment approval from the Taiwan Department of Investment Review for its 50/50 joint venture with Zenith Chemical. This modular plant is intended to be transported to Taiwan for the final commissioning.

Taiwan 52
article thumbnail

FREYR Battery in license & services agreement with Aleees for LFP cathode active material

Green Car Congress

FREYR Battery has entered into an agreement with Aleees , the Taiwan-based lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) cathode battery material manufacturer. FREYR should derive an advantage by accessing the knowledge and capabilities of the Aleees team to help FREYR build a strong, localized supply chain for high quality raw materials.

Taiwan 186