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Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. By 2027, the company plans to grow by 40% in Brazil, the region’s largest market. Before the end of 2023, the company is bringing its first fully electric models to Brazil: the Volkswagen ID.4. and the ID. Buzz and ID.4

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Tesla jobs posted in South America

Teslarati

Tesla recently posted jobs located in South America. The Tesla jobs are located in Chile, hinting at a company base in South America. The company seeks a Country General Manager, a Tesla Sales Advisor, and Service Technicians. The post Tesla jobs posted in South America appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla lands in Chile, its first appearance in South America

Teslarati

Tesla launched its first South American store in the capital of Santiago, giving buyers in the region their first looks at the all-electric automaker’s vehicles, which are in short supply on the continent. It was scheduled for earlier this week and made the first Tesla location in South America official.

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Tesla’s Strengths & Struggles, Kia EV9 Review, Solar Boom in South America — Top CleanTechnica Stories of the Week

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s been a bit of a wild week, particularly because of the happenings at a certain cleantech company, but there’s a lot more going on than that as well. Enjoy the roundup!

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Stellantis is Dropping Billions on Ethanol Tech in South America

The Truth About Cars

While the automaker’s parent company is moving toward electrification, it remains dedicated to internal combustion, announcing that it would invest billions in a new engine that runs on ethanol. Stellantis, at least in America, is the house that Hellcat built, so it’s unclear if these technologies will make their way to our shores.

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Volkswagen brand invests one billion euros for growth in South America

Electric Cars Report

The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. By 2027, the company plans to grow by 40 percent in Brazil, the region’s largest market. For example, 15 new electric and flex-fuel vehicle models are being launched by 2025 alone.