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

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The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. For example, 15 new electric and flex-fuel vehicle models are being launched by 2025 alone. Hybrid vehicles will also follow in the medium-term. and the ID. Buzz and ID.4 4 and the ID.

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POSCO begins construction of S Korea’s first lithium hydroxide plant

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—POSCO Group CEO Jeong-woo Choi The new lithium factory is anticipated to have an annual production capacity of 25,000 tons of lithium hydroxide—sufficient for manufacturing approximately 600,000 electric vehicles. POSCO developed its own extraction technology for lithium in 2010.

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Vitol and BYD commit $250M to a new Green Mobility service

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Vitol, the world’s largest independent trader of energy, and BYD, a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, rechargeable battery and energy storage systems, formed a partnership to provide fleet mobility as a service in select markets worldwide.

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General Motors & Livent Enter Long-Term Lithium Hydroxide Supply Agreement

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GM and Livent announced today a multi-year sourcing agreement in which Livent will supply GM with battery-grade lithium hydroxide manufactured from lithium obtained at its brine-based sites in South America. Lithium hydroxide is important for GM’s plans to develop more powerful, longer-lasting electric vehicles.

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Tesla making first steps to launch business in Chile

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Tesla has reportedly registered its name with the government, and it was published on September 28 with its intentions in the country being “the import, export, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and sale of vehicles, especially electric vehicles.”

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Ford increasing production of popular electric, gasoline and hybrid vehicles

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Ford F-Series is America’s best-selling truck for 46 consecutive years DEARBORN, Mich., March 3, 2023 – Through February, Ford was America’s No. 1 selling overall brand as well as the top truck manufacturer and SUV brand. Ford electric vehicle sales are up 68%. 1 small truck in America in 2022.

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GM, Honda announce new partnership to build affordable electric vehicles

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General Motors and Honda have announced a new partnership to develop affordable electric vehicles based on a global platform. “GM “This is a key step to deliver on our commitment to achieve carbon neutrality in our global products and operations by 2040 and eliminate tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles in the U.S.

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