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Chinese steel group Tsingshan investing $375M to build lithium plant in Argentina with Eramet

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Eramet will thus become the first European company to operate a sustainable and large-capacity lithium industrial complex: we take pride in this project and see an opportunity for Europe’s sovereignty to secure tomorrow’s critical metals. Fresh water is then used to release the stored lithium.

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Chinese firm launches fully electric container ship with massive 50,000 kWh battery capacity – Charged EVs

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However, as usual, the Chinese are on the case. Each battery box stores 1,600 kWh of electricity, and is similar in size to a standard 20-foot container. It’s widely believed that shipping will be one of the hardest transportation segments to electrify. The vessel can accommodate additional battery boxes for longer voyages.

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Chinese language EV makers pin hopes on Europe’s auto sellers

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Tesla’s good fortune Now, the {industry}’s paradigm shift to EVs is developing unheard of alternative for newbies. Tesla’s good fortune has proven that buyers are clear to outsiders, although it’s vague whether or not Chinese language manufacturers will be capable of fit the promoting draw of Elon Musk.

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Xpeng starts delivery of P7 EV sports sedan

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This follows the receiving of the official production license on 19 May from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for its new own-built, wholly-owned factory, the Zhaoqing Xpeng Motors Intelligent Industrial Park, in Xpeng’s home Guangdong Province. The P7 is designed and built with four goals: Drive further.

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EV maker Tesla breaks ground on Megapack energy storage battery factory in Shanghai – ET Auto

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Electric vehicle maker Tesla has begun construction of a factory in Shanghai to make its Megapack energy storage batteries, Chinese state media reported Thursday. 2 seller in the booming Chinese market for electric vehicles. 2 seller in the booming Chinese market for electric vehicles. It is the No. It is the No.

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Chinese firm invests $27M with U of Michigan to advance autonomous vehicle research and development

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Frontt Capital Management Ltd, a Shenzhen-based investment firm focused on developing the intelligent vehicle industry in China, is making a $27-million investment to advance autonomous, connected vehicles and robotic technologies with the University of Michigan, along with industry and government partners.

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University of Leeds and Chinese Academy of Sciences create joint institute to develop next-generation thermal and mechanical energy storage systems

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The University of Leeds (UK) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have partnered to create a joint research institute to develop next generation energy storage systems, with a focus on thermal- and mechanical-based energy storage systems. But these systems are very expensive and require special geological sites, as do compressed air systems.