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

Green Car Congress

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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CATL to license LFP battery tech to General Motors

Teslarati

CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd) is negotiating with General Motors (GM) to license its LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology. Based on local reports in China, negotiations between CATL and General Motors are just starting. Last year, Ford announced plans to build a $3.5 It is Ford’s first LFP battery plant.

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CBAK Energy partners with JAC Motors to develop new battery cells, including 4680 format

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CBAK Energy Technology, a lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider, signed a three-year strategic agreement with Anhui Jianghuai Motors Group Co., JAC Motors is a Chinese state-owned automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer. Ltd for joint product development.

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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 and Xpeng Motors have achieved significant progress through in-depth collaboration in developing technologies connecting smart phones and smart cars. and a former Alibaba executive.

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Dongfeng claims world's first passenger cars with in-wheel motors

Green Car Reports

Chinese automaker Dongfeng has launched a production model with in-wheel motors from supplier Protean Electric. In press releases, Protean claims the Dongfeng Fengshen E70 is the "world's first fully homologated passenger car" equipped with two ProteanDrive in-wheel motors.

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Audi reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ with Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor to buy EV platform

Electrek

Chinese-state owned SAIC Motor appears to be the current frontrunner as discussions with Audi are reportedly advancing and pertain to the former’s luxury sub-brand IM Motors. more… The post Audi reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ with Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor to buy EV platform appeared first on Electrek.

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Chinese E-Bike System Specialist Mivice Showcases Two New Motors

InsideEVs

Chinese e-bike specialist Mivice has launched two new motors – the M100 and M200 for urban e-bike applications.

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