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Ford begins deliveries of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup in Europe

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Ford has begun deliveries of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in Europe, with the first of the units going to a couple located in Norway. As reposted with photos by Ford CEO Jim Farley on X on Saturday, the first F-150 Lightning in Europe has been delivered to Dag and Angela, who are originally from Texas and now live in Norway.

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GM Returns to Europe With Electric Crossovers

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In 2017, General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to Frances PSA Group — which later merged with Fiat Chrysler to form Stellantis — basically ending its involvement with the European market. The plan is to offer a full range of electric vehicles in Europe by 2030. Images: General Motors] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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GM launching its first EVs in Europe this fall to spearhead its return to the region

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General Motors has been building up its resources and capabilities for an all-electric future. With a vast lineup of fully electric vehicles, GM plans to spearhead its return to Europe as an EV-only brand.

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Auto supplier Adient cuts jobs, transfers roles in Europe to shave costs – ET Auto

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Automotive seating supplier Adient plc on Monday said it was restructuring its Europe business by cutting jobs and transferring work to countries with lower labor expenses, in a bid to cut costs. The company did not disclose how many employees were affected by the layoffs or which countries it is shifting roles to.

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Rivian R1T spotted in Europe, hinting at third-party production help

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The Canadian car parts supplier is well known in the automotive sector for being a pivotal supplier to Ford and General Motors and as a vehicle manufacturer for Mercedes, Fisker, and other European brands. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com ! Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Tesla battery supplier LG Energy Solution considering sites for Europe factory

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Tesla supplier LG Energy Solution noted on Wednesday that it is looking at potential sites for a dedicated battery plant in Europe. Apart from supplying industry leader Tesla, LG also supplies electric vehicle batteries to companies such as Volkswagen, Ford, and General Motors. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Report: LG Chem obtains patent for Li-ion battery separator in Europe, Japan

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Yonhap News reported that South Korea-based LG Chem Ltd. said that it has obtained a patent for its safety-reinforced separator (SRS), a key component of lithium-ion polymer batteries, in Europe and Japan. SRS uses nanoscale ceramic particles to prevent internal short circuits. Earlier post.).

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