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Proterra to build EV battery system factory in South Carolina

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acre Carolina Commerce Center in Greer, South Carolina near Proterra’s electric bus manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina and adjacent to the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Proterra’s new South Carolina factory will be the company’s third battery production facility nationwide.

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Proterra to build third US battery factory for commercial electric vehicles 

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Proterra to build third US battery factory for commercial electric vehicles . Proterra an American leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology has announced its plans to open a new EV battery system manufacturing plant in South Carolina to manufacture battery systems for commercial electric vehicles.

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Bosch begins electric motor production in Charleston; more than $260M in new investment

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With a voltage range up to 850V, Bosch has developed electric motors suited for a variety of applications from passenger cars to light commercial vehicle use. Production at the site features highly-automated processes, and the site utilizes artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 methods to gain more efficiency.

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Bridgestone develops tire using 75% recycled and renewable materials; recycled plastic bottles, recycled steel and natural rubber from guayule

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During a 16 February briefing with media and industry analysts in Tokyo, Bridgestone Global CEO Shuichi Ishibashi said that the company is pursuing a tire design utilizing 90% recycled and renewable materials for passenger cars. The company is targeting commercial production of guayule-derived natural rubber by the end of the decade.

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Siemens and Nexii unveil sustainable and cost-effective EV charging prototype for faster deployment

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The VersiCharge XL concept leverages proven power distribution technologies used indoors at locations such as data centers and industrial facilities and elevates them above-ground in a weather-resistant, outdoor enclosure.

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ABB E-mobility first to earn CTEP and NTEP certifications for DC fast chargers

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Production began early this year and Terra 184 DC fast chargers produced in South Carolina have already been installed along American highways. ABB E-mobility collaborated with software partner Chargelab to meet the software compliance requirements for this CTEP-certified AC charging solution.

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Solvay adds new thermoplastic composite capacity in the US to meet growing automotive and aerospace demand

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Solvay announced the installation completion of its new thermoplastic composites (TPC) manufacturing facility at its Greenville, South Carolina site. The project represents a major milestone in Solvay’s efforts to industrialize its TPC capacity.