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Benchmark: Saudi Arabia is building an EV battery supply chain

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Saudi Arabia has cut a number of deals recently that coud make the country’s lithiu-ion supply chain the most developed in the Middle East, according to an analysis by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. The Saudi processing plant will process spodumene from a mine that European Lithium is developing in Wolfsberg, Austria.

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Saudi Arabia Launches First Electric Vehicle Company

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The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has launched Ceer, the first Saudi electric vehicle brand, as part of a push to diversify the economy of the oil rich country.

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Saudi Arabia Pursues Lithium to Fuel EV Ambitions – ET Auto

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Saudi Arabia is focused on obtaining lithium from abroad for its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions, according to a senior minister. The kingdom, heavily reliant on oil for its economy, has invested billions to become a hub for EV manufacturing as part of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s economic diversification efforts.

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Lucid launches Saudi Arabia EV factory, the first in the country

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Lucid announced this morning that it has officially opened an electric vehicle factory in Saudi Arabia, the first in the country. In March 2022 , Lucid announced that it would officially build its first international EV production facility in Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia And Iran Reignite The Oil Price War

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The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran is becoming increasingly evident in the oil pricing policies of the two large Middle Eastern producers. sanctions on Iranian oil. The Saudis are also cutting their prices to the prized Asian market to lure more customers as they increase supply. sanctions kick in.

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Lucid Motors announces first international plant in Saudi Arabia

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Lucid announced that its first international plant will be located in Saudi Arabia. The Arizona-based EV manufacturer estimates that its plant in Saudi Arabia could increase Lucid’s value by up to $3.4 Lucid chose KAEC as the location of its international plant in Saudi Arabia. Credit: Lucid Motors).

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Saudi Arabia partners with Foxconn on new EV brand

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Saudi Arabia’s foray into the global EV market is another step forward in its Vision 2030 goal to reduce its reliance on oil. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prime Minister/Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the launch of Ceer, a new electric vehicle brand.