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Tesla gets approved to import its vehicles to Malaysia

Teslarati

Tesla’s application to import battery electric vehicles (BEV) into Malaysia has been approved by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). With its entrance into Malaysia, Tesla would be establishing a head office, experience centers, and service centers across the country.

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Samsung SDI to invest US$1.3B in second battery production facility in Malaysia

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billion) investment phase-by-phase until completion in 2025, Plant 2 at Samsung SDI Energy Malaysia (SDIEM) will start mass-production of PRiMX 21700 cylindrical batteries (21mm X 70 mm) in 2024. Samsung SDI’s decision to construct the second factory in Malaysia comes as a strategy to meet the rising demand for cylindrical batteries recently.

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Malaysia to build massive chip design park: PM – ET Auto

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The project would mark a significant step for Malaysia, which has long been a chip manufacturing hub, with its northern island of Penang home to a number of facilities and is often dubbed the country’s Silicon Valley. The park will be located in Selangor state, he said, without offering any details on costs and timelines.

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Lotte Chemical to invest $2.3B through 2028 to boost production of copper foil for EV batteries

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billion) through 2028 to boost production of copper foil for EV batteries, the company said. trillion KRW (US$2-billion) acquisition of electric foil manufacturer Iljin Materials, and changed Iljin’s name to Lotte Energy Materials , in a bid to boost its battery business. Lotte Chemical plans to invest up to 3 trillion KRW ($2.3

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Hanwha and LG Energy to build battery production in US, targeting ESS and UAM

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The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul for comprehensive battery business cooperation for ESS (energy storage systems) and other clean-tech energy solutions. The two companies will also pursue technology cooperation for developing advanced ESS solutions tailored for commercial, industrial and utility market.

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Thailand’s EV industry growing rapidly

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According to the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, the number of companies that are part of Thailand’s electric vehicle industry has risen significantly since 2015, from 76 to 420 in 2019. The ASEAN member states are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Roskill: surge in electrodeposited copper foil projects to meet projected EV demand

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The thinner the foil is, the more active material can be loaded into the electrode, which reduces battery weight, increases battery capacity, and minimizes manufacturing costs and environmental impact. From January to May 2021, more than a dozen new projects and expansions have been reported globally, Roskill said.

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