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Fisker pivots to franchised dealerships for EV sales, support

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Mandatory EV-related upgrades have become a sticking point for Ford and General Motors as the two automakers try to prepare their dealer networks for much higher volumes of EV sales. The first Vinfast dealership has already opened in North Carolina, one of 125 sales points the company is aiming for in the U.S.

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It’s too late to China-proof the lithium supply chain – ET Auto

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billion) into a financing facility to support exports. the Charlotte, North Carolina-based miner whose processing plant Yellen visited during her trip to Chile. Offtake agreements, such as the ones General Motors Co. There’s just one problem with all these plans: They’re coming nearly a decade too late.

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Ford CEO: Ford to focus on 5 key areas of innovation: mobility, autonomy, connectivity, customer experience and performance

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In addition to using racetracks around the world, the team will develop new vehicles and technologies at Ford’s engineering centers globally and at the new technical center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Power and General Motors. Autonomous driving Connected vehicles Market Background Vehicle Manufacturers'

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

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GM is close to building a second EV battery factory in the US, report says – General Motors is considering building a second battery factory in the United States, The Wall Street Journal reports , in order to ramp up its production of electric vehicles. ” – March 7, Business Insider via Yahoo Finance.

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