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IDTechEx: despite efforts to reduces rare-earth use, percentage of permanent magnet-based EV motors rising

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While there has been much publicity and technical development towards rare-earth reduction in vehicle motors, in practice the market is seeing an increase in the number of permanent magnet motors.

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Volkswagen global EV production network grows with launch of second German site in Emden

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Volkswagen is expanding its global production network for electric vehicles by now starting to make the all-electric ID.4 Emden is now the second site for electric vehicles in Germany following Zwickau and also joins the Chinese plants in Anting and Foshan. The global production network will then grow to five locations.

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Chinese EV company Xpeng Motors raises US$400M in Series C; Xiaomi strategic investor

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China-based Xpeng Motors has closed a US$400-million Series C capital funding from a group of strategic and institutional investors. Xiaomi Corporation, a global leader in the technology and consumer electronics sector, is joining as a strategic investor. Xpeng Motors achieved numerous milestones this year.

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Jing-Jin Electric and Allison Transmission partner to accelerate development of commercial vehicle electrified powertrain solutions for global markets

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JJE brings more than 10 years of experience in electric motors and power electronics, as well as central- and direct-drive electrified propulsion architectures. The partnership will further allow both parties to benefit from a global manufacturing presence and service networks to support customers in local markets.

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Stellantis CEO on the threat of Chinese EV plants in Italy

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Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares clarified the company’s position on Chinese electric vehicle brands coming to Italy. We are creating a gigafactory for batteries, [and] we are investing in two new platforms for our sites,” he said during the global presentation of the Alfa Romeo Milano compact soft-roader.

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BYD Makes A Splash At Japan Mobility Show With Seal Debut — 1st Chinese Carmaker There

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BYD is officially the first-ever Chinese automaker to participate in the Japan Mobility Show. The world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) made a big splash at the global automotive show formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show.

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Why New Production Sources of Tungsten Are Critical for Increased Global Supply

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This shift is also taking place in other motorized segments including trucks and mining machinery. and global economies with businesses and manufacturers having to close doors and furlough employees, the global trade markets plummeted to an 11-year low of 41.5% New Tungsten Production Will Open the Global Supply Chain.

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