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CATL cell-to-pack tech going into Indiana-built ELMS electric van, future battery swapping too

Green Car Reports

Chinese battery supplier CATL will provide its cell-to-pack technology to startup ELMS for use in its Indiana-assembled electric delivery vans. Startup Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) this week announced two new battery partnerships. ELMS is also partnering with startup Ample to use the latter's modular battery-swapping system.

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Mercedes-Benz expanding SUV production capacities in US, bringing in AM General

Green Car Congress

The US contract manufacturer AM General will join the production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars, producing the R-Class in South Bend, Indiana, in the future. The model series, which has been available in China from the outset as a long version with six or seven seats, continues to be popular with Chinese customers.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Steiner designed the prototype himself, basing it on the 1908 model, and then engaged the Chinese manufacturer. This saved me the trip.”. Hoosier EVA members.

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UAW gears up for combat over battery assistant pay

Baua Electric

Ford has plans for 3 battery crops with its Korean spouse SK On in a three way partnership referred to as BlueOval SK, in Kentucky and Tennessee, and one with Chinese language spouse CATL in Michigan, founding in 2025. Stellantis will unhidden a plant in Indiana with Samsung SDI in 2025. GM additionally has 3 extra U.S.

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Qiantu inks deal with Mullen to tap US market, K50 supercar to be rebranded as Mullen GT and GTRS

CN EV Post

Qiantu recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with Mullen Automotive to expand into the Americas, according to a press release from the Chinese startup today. Qiantu Motors, which is almost forgotten in its home market of China, is partnering with an American electric vehicle (EV) maker to bring its electric supercar back to life.

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DOE to Award $25M to Two Consortia for US-China Clean Energy Research with Combined Funding of $100M; Focus on EVs and Carbon Capture and Sequestration

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Chinese counterparts will contribute an additional $50 million, with combined funding from both countries totaling $100 million. Chinese partners will be announced in the coming months by the Chinese government. The consortium will focus on vehicle electrification.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Steiner designed the prototype himself, basing it on the 1908 model, and then engaged the Chinese manufacturer. This saved me the trip.”. Hoosier EVA members.

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