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GM, Samsung win tax breaks for proposed $3.5B battery plant in Indiana

Baua Electric

Normal Motors seems to be transferring ahead with a plan to manufacture an electrical car battery plant in northern Indiana. “Samsung SDI and General Motors are developing a competitive business case for a battery cell manufacturing plant that could be located in New Carlisle, Ind.,”

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General Motors invests in stamping, new press lines for EV manufacturing

Teslarati

General Motors has invested nearly a half billion dollars into stamping and new press lines for electric vehicle manufacturing at its Marion, Indiana, metal stamping operations plant. Tesla has developed numerous manufacturing efficiencies through the years to increase production output while improving overall build quality.

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Stellantis, Samsung SDI Pick Kokomo as Site for Second US StarPlus Energy Gigafactory

Electric Cars Report

and Samsung SDI today announced that Kokomo, Indiana, will be the site for a second battery manufacturing facility in the United States as part of the StarPlus Energy joint venture. The […] The post Stellantis, Samsung SDI Pick Kokomo as Site for Second US StarPlus Energy Gigafactory appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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THINK launches EV production in Indiana

Green Car Congress

THINK has started production of the THINK City electric vehicle at its plant in Elkhart, Indiana. The company, with global headquarters in Oslo, Norway, plans to build 300 THINK City electric cars at the facility by the end of the year. This is another major milestone for us. in Indianapolis.

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T&E: two-thirds of European battery production at risk as companies weigh investing in US instead

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Battery production capacity equivalent to 18 million electric cars—1.2 EU battery manufacturing is caught in the crossfire between America and China. The report also places question marks over projects in Serbia and Spain by InoBat, which recently secured incentives for a joint venture with an American company in Indiana.

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Mullen Automotive Acquires ELMS Enabling EV Production for Retail and Commercial Vehicle Lines

Electric Cars Report

Electric-vehicle startup Mullen Automotive gained court approval last week to buy an Indiana manufacturing facility, inventory of EVs, and all intellectual property from now-defunct Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. The $240 million cash purchase allows Mullen the capability to build up to 50,000 EVs annually.

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EnerDel Plans to Invest $237M in New Indiana Lithium-Ion Battery Plant

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Lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnerDel will invest $237 million in a new manufacturing plant near its Indianapolis headquarters in order to meet anticipated demand for advanced battery systems used in both automotive and stationary smart grid applications. The Indiana plant will be financed through a $118.5

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