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BMW Group investing €800M in Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico for NEUE KLASSE and battery assembly

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The BMW Group is investing €800 million in Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico for integration of fully-electric models of NEUE KLASSE and construction of local high-voltage battery assembly. In Mexico, we are investing 800 million euros in our plant and creating around 1,000 new jobs. The new assembly center spans an area of 85,000 m 2.

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DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

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Didi Chuxing (DiDi), the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, will launch Latin America’s first shared electric vehicle (EV) fleet through its app in Mexico, as the company further invests in sustainable transportation innovations in the region. —Juan Andrés Panamá, Head of Operations of DiDi Mexico.

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Tesla Gigafactory Mexico production set at Q1 2025: report

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A recent report from China has suggested that Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is now expected to start vehicle production around Q1 2025. With the update in mind, it would appear that Gigafactory Mexico’s production may end up starting one or two quarters later than initially expected. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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First look of Tesla Giga Mexico site shared by Mexican official

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A first look at the upcoming Tesla Gigafactory Mexico site has been shared by a Mexican government official on Twitter. As highlighted by Elon Musk, one of the most important efforts that Tesla is currently undergoing is a dramatic production ramp , which allows the company to reach more and more customers by the day.

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Sona Comstar opens plant in Mexico to meet N. American demand for BEV parts – ET Auto

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Sona Comstar ), one of the leading global providers of automotive technology solutions, has inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in the Fipasi Industrial Park, Silao, Mexico. This move is to meet the growing demand for high-quality driveline solutions for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in North America, the company said.

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BMW joins the race to produce EVs in Mexico

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BMW has announced that it will invest 800 million euros ($863 million) into its new production location in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, following numerous other manufacturers rushing to America’s Southern neighbor. and Canada, automakers like BMW have also been attracted to Mexico as a cheaper alternative.

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‘Our new plant in Mexico is an offensive move’:Vivek Vikram Singh | Autocar Professional

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Gurugram-based Sona Comstar, a leading exporter of EV driveline components as well as starter motors for ICE vehicles to Europe and North America, has recently set up a new driveline facility for battery electric vehicles in the Fipasi Industrial Park in Silao, Mexico. We like playing to our strengths. Will it be over a 5-6-year horizon?

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