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Vingroup member VinES and Li-Cycle launch global battery recycling partnership

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It will also establish mutually beneficial global connections with all parties and strengthen Li-Cycle’s relationships with leading battery and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Earlier post.) VinFast was granted an incentive package of $1.2 VinFast was granted an incentive package of $1.2

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Toyota to build $50M automotive battery lab at Michigan R&D headquarters

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By adding these critical evaluation capabilities around automotive batteries, our team is positioned to better serve the needs of our customers, including Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, the latter of which will soon be assembling the recently announced all-new, three-row, battery electric SUV.

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DOE awards $200k to support NCSU project on extreme fast charging for EVs

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A $5-million research project led by North Carolina State University’s (NCSU’s) FREEDM Systems Center focused on improving the efficiency of, and reducing the cost of, extreme fast charging (XFC) for electric vehicles (EVs) ( earlier post ) has been awarded an additional $200,000 grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Ford investing US$375M for R&D in Canada; doubling connectivity team, new research and engineering center

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Ford is investing an additional C$500-million (US$375 million) in its Canadian research and development presence, adding connectivity software and hardware engineers and establishing a new Ottawa Research and Engineering Center. Connectivity is the critical component to the future of mobility.

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Mack Trucks delivers Mack LR Electric model to Republic Services to begin real-world trials

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Mack and Republic made the announcement during a virtual press event at Mack World Headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. Republic will test the LR Electric model in Hickory, North Carolina on one of its residential recycling collection routes.

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Toyota to collaborate with Redwood Materials on sustainable, closed-loop electrified vehicle battery ecosystem

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In connection with these goals, Toyota and Redwood Materials will explore a series of end-of-life battery solutions for Toyota’s proposed battery ecosystem. billion in a new North American battery plant, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC). Recently Toyota announced an investment of $1.29

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EVgo builds public EV charging stations faster and cheaper using prefabrication – Charged EVs

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The prefabrication model can also incorporate features that enhance the customer experience, including WiFi connectivity, lighting and security cameras and integrated canopies. Outside of Texas, EVgo plans to open prefabricated stations in Florida, Nebraska, North Carolina and California in 2024.