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Ford, LG Energy Solution, Koç Holding to form JV to build battery gigafactory in Turkey

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Ford Motor Company, LG Energy Solution and Koç Holding signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a new joint venture subject to final agreement by all the parties to create one of Europe’s largest commercial electric vehicle battery cell facilities near Ankara, Turkey. Earlier post.)

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Tesla delivers first Model Y vehicles in Turkey

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Tesla has started delivering its first Model Y vehicles in Turkey, the company confirmed today. The all-electric Model Y, which has quickly become Tesla’s best-selling vehicle, finally made it to Turkey today. The launch never officially happened in 2022, but Tesla has continued to develop its business in Turkey.

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Turkey Launches Its First Homegrown Automotive Company & It’s Electric!

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Turkey has established itself as a global automotive manufacturing powerhouse and in 2017, Turkey’s President Erdo?an an sought to capitalize on that capability by launching a domestic electric vehicle company. Disclaimer: Travel and accommodations for the author […].

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Tesla wins license to operate Supercharger Network in Turkey

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Tesla has won a license to operate its electric vehicle Supercharger Network in Turkey from the country’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA). Tesla became one of 119 companies to win a license in Turkey and now has permission to operate its expansive EV charging network nationwide that will support EV drivers.

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Tesla plans coordinated launch of all four vehicles in Turkey in 2022

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Tesla is reportedly planning for a coordinated and structured launch of its vehicle product line in Turkey this year, according to reports from various Turkish media outlets. After visiting Turkey in 2017, CEO Elon Musk met with President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an. million, or 50,000,000 Turkish Lira.

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Ford, LGES and Koc Holding partner for battery cell plant in Turkey

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The […] The post Ford, LGES and Koc Holding partner for battery cell plant in Turkey appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford may shift from SK On to LG to build 45 GWh battery plant in Turkey

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Ford Motor Company will reportedly partner with LG Energy Solution to erect a new battery plant in Turkey capable of an annual capacity up to 45 gigawatt-hours (GWh). The post Ford may shift from SK On to LG to build 45 GWh battery plant in Turkey appeared first on Electrek.

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