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Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium gains mining approval in North Carolina

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Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium has been granted approval to set up mining operations in North Carolina, though it still may face some barriers in developing a future operation. North Carolina has never denied a mining permit application before. North Carolina has never denied a mining permit application before.

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Vinfast EV sales pivot to dealer model, starting in North Carolina

Green Car Reports

—starting in the state where the company also plans to build a factory. While Vinfast already has a few company-operated showrooms, its first franchised dealership opened this week in Cary, North Carolina, in partnership with the Leith Automotive Group. As of Thursday, the.

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John Deere to build batteries in North Carolina factory, launch new EVs by 2026

Electrek

Now, the company is taking that “green cred” to another level with the launch of fully electric tractors scheduled to hit the market by 2026 – and they’ll be built in North Carolina. John Deere mowers tractors are known for being green.

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Toyota to assemble new 3-row electric SUV in Kentucky; additional $2.1B investment in North Carolina battery plant

Green Car Congress

The company’s first US-assembled BEV will be powered by batteries from Toyota North Carolina. billion investment to support future expansion in the company’s drive toward carbon neutrality. This brings total investment in Toyota North Carolina to $5.9

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VinFast to build EV and battery factory in North Carolina

Green Car Congress

Vietnam-based VinFast and the government of North Carolina signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of VinFast’s first North American manufacturing plant. The company intends to invest up to $2 billion in the project’s phase 1. —North Carolina Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders.

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Toyota says North Carolina battery plant will pave the way for US-built EVs

Green Car Reports

A Toyota battery plant in North Carolina will make cells starting in 2025, bound for American-built hybrid and electric vehicles, the company confirmed on Monday. billion plant in Randolph County, North Carolina, will provide 1,750 jobs and builds on a commitment to U.S.-built built batteries that.

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BETA Technologies breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging site in North Carolina

Electrek

The company held a groundbreaking ceremony in North Carolina today, where it will install the first electric aircraft charging station in the entire state. more… The post BETA Technologies breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging site in North Carolina appeared first on Electrek.