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Volvo Cars building €1.2B EV manufacturing plant in Slovakia; third in Europe

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Volvo Cars will build a third manufacturing plant in Europe, positioning the company well to meet the continued demand from its customers for electric cars and capture future growth potential. The new facility represents an investment of around €1.2 billion; Volvo expects around 20% to be funded by governmental support.

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Hyundai Mobis to showcase AI-controlled electric concept M.Vision X at IAA Mobility

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T company, which in addition to Hyundai and Kia also supplies components to other well-known automotive carmakers in North America and Asia, will be presenting the latest technology solutions in the following areas: Hydrogen-electric powertrains. Hyundai Mobis is participating in the IAA for the first time in 2021.

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Tesla casting machine supplier to build Giga Presses for Volvo

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Tesla’s Giga Presses continue to catch on with other automakers shifting to electric vehicles (EVs), as the company’s casting machine supplier has just announced a new contract with Volvo. The collaboration with the brand exemplifies the company’s dedication to driving progress in the industry.”

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EC approves up to €5.2B of public support for second IPCEI in the hydrogen value chain

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The project, called “IPCEI Hy2Use” was jointly prepared and notified by thirteen Member States: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden. Norway, as part of the European Economic Area, also participates to the IPCEI Hy2Use with two individual projects.

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Tesla “Camp Mode” and other features become indispensable for Ukraine EV owners

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While Starlink plays the vital role of keeping key parts of the nation connected to the internet, electric vehicles from Musk’s EV company, Tesla, are also aiding people on the ground. It’s not just the company itself, either. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has shown the world harrowing images and videos of the war.

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Pentagon considers paying for Ukraine’s Starlink after Musk withdraws funding request

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Citing two US officials familiar with the matter, the publication noted that the Pentagon would likely be using a fund that’s been used to supply weapons and equipment to Ukraine, the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

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Kia outlines its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045; full electrification in major markets by 2040, in Europe by 2035

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The pillars will guide Kia in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in all operational facets, from supply, logistics, vehicle production and vehicle use through to disposal of waste. By 2045, Kia plans to reduce 97% of the company’s 2019 level of carbon emissions.

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