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John Deere to build batteries in North Carolina factory, launch new EVs by 2026

Electrek

Now, the company is taking that “green cred” to another level with the launch of fully electric tractors scheduled to hit the market by 2026 – and they’ll be built in North Carolina. John Deere mowers tractors are known for being green.

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Vinfast EV sales pivot to dealer model, starting in North Carolina

Green Car Reports

—starting in the state where the company also plans to build a factory. While Vinfast already has a few company-operated showrooms, its first franchised dealership opened this week in Cary, North Carolina, in partnership with the Leith Automotive Group. Vinfast will use franchised dealerships to sell cars in the U.S.—starting

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VinFast to build EV and battery factory in North Carolina

Green Car Congress

Vietnam-based VinFast and the government of North Carolina signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of VinFast’s first North American manufacturing plant. The North Carolina Department of Commerce coordinated the state’s recruitment of VinFast, which also involved state, regional, and local organizations.

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Toyota to build battery factory for electric vehicles in North Carolina

Electrek

Toyota is planning to build a battery factory to support electric vehicle production in North Carolina. more… The post Toyota to build battery factory for electric vehicles in North Carolina appeared first on Electrek.

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Piedmont Lithium increases North Carolina lithium resources by 40%

Green Car Congress

Piedmont Lithium Limited released an updated Global Mineral Resource estimate (MRE) for its flagship Piedmont Lithium Project in North Carolina. Increasing the scale of our North Carolina mineral resource to 39.2 The total MRE for the project is 39.2 The Mineral Resource estimate is reported in accordance with JORC Code.

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Toyota says North Carolina battery plant will pave the way for US-built EVs

Green Car Reports

A Toyota battery plant in North Carolina will make cells starting in 2025, bound for American-built hybrid and electric vehicles, the company confirmed on Monday. billion plant in Randolph County, North Carolina, will provide 1,750 jobs and builds on a commitment to U.S.-built built batteries that.

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Arrival to build high-voltage battery plant in North Carolina capable of 350k modules a year

Electrek

EV automaker Arrival has announced plans to build a $11.5 million High Voltage Battery Module (HVBM) assembly plant in Charlotte, North Carolina. more… The post Arrival to build high-voltage battery plant in North Carolina capable of 350k modules a year appeared first on Electrek.