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DECEMBER 2, 2020

Lucid Motors announced completion of the first phase of construction at the new Lucid AMP-1 (Advanced Manufacturing Plant) factory in Casa Grande, AZ, with the commissioning of production equipment and processes underway ahead of start of production for Lucid Air in Spring of 2021. —Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Motors.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Octillion Energy, a global supplier of advanced high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger cars, trucks, buses, and energy-storage systems, has achieved the milestone of shipping more than 1,500 battery packs a day and expects to hit 2,000 packs per day this month. billion kilometers driven on its systems.

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MAY 12, 2022

Lordstown Motors, an OEM of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility and signed a contract manufacturing agreement and joint venture agreement for product development with affiliates of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn).

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group officially broke ground today on Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) LLC’s new manufacturing plant at the Bryan County Mega site. Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its electrification efforts with the global target to sell 3.23 Earlier post.).

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JUNE 24, 2012

As of May 2013, Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) will start building its successful Toyota Yaris compact car for export to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Building the Yaris for customers across North America will represent an additional investment of €8 million at TMMF.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Bosch has begun production of electric motors at its Charleston, S.C. manufacturing facility. Electric motors from Bosch can deliver anywhere from 50 kilowatts to up to 500 kilowatts with torque ranging from 150 N·m to 1000 N·m. —Mike Mansuetti, president of Bosch in North America.

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AUGUST 15, 2020

Kia Motors Corporation plans to expand its partnerships with global mobility companies to meet the needs of a diverse range of customers worldwide. Kia is striving to provide customized products and differentiated mobility services based on its long history in automotive manufacturing. —President Song.

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MAY 12, 2021

Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced an agreement with Li-Cycle to recycle up to 100% of the material scrap from battery cell manufacturing. GM’s zero-waste initiative aims to divert more than 90 percent of its manufacturing waste from landfills and incineration globally by 2025.

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JANUARY 16, 2022

In August 2021, Nuro announced plans to build a manufacturing facility and test track in southern Nevada. Pre-production is underway now, and Nuro partnering with BYD North America to assemble globally-sourced hardware components for the vehicle platforms.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

United States Steel Corporation will supply General Motors with its advanced and sustainable steel solution called verdeX steel. The steel is manufactured with up to 75% fewer emissions compared to traditional blast furnace production [ 1 ] , is made with up to 90% recycled content, and is endlessly recyclable without degradation.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Volkswagen continues to expand its design and engineering capabilities as well as grow its leadership team in North America with the addition of the company’s new Chief Engineering Officer, Lyndon Lie.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia intends to establish a leadership position in the global EV market by responding to fast-growing global consumer demand for EVs.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

ZF has reached the milestone of two million electric motors produced. The technology company supplies automotive manufacturers with electric motors for different vehicle types—from hybrid and electric axle drives for electric passenger cars to electric central drives for commercial vehicles.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Octillion Power Systems, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries, has moved to a new US headquarters in Richmond, California. The company’s North and South American operations will be based there. The company has operations in 16 locations in Asia, Europe and North America with a global workforce of more than 400 employees.

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MARCH 23, 2022

In preparation for the launch of its all-new 2023 bZ4X battery electric SUV ( earlier post ) later this year, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. ChargePoint also offers an extensive public network of Level 2 and Level 3 (DC fast) chargers, including roaming partner stations, across North America.

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JUNE 21, 2023

At an Investor Day event in Seoul, Hyundai Motor said that it will accelerate its transition toward becoming a smart mobility solution provider by securing a large-scale investment of KRW 109.4 The proportion of global EV production is set to increase from 8% this year to 34% in 2030. trillion (US$27.8 billion) for electrification.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company delivered the first seven units of its XCIENT Fuel Cell, the first mass-produced fuel cell electric heavy-duty truck, to customers in Switzerland, with a total of 50 planned to hit the roads there this year. Motor / Inverter. Fuel Cell Stack. 190 kW (95 kW x 2 EA). 661 V / 73.2 kWh – by Akasol. Transmission.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure a supply of EV batteries in North America. Hyundai Motor Group plans to produce various EV models in the United States through Hyundai Motor Alabama Plant (HMMA), Kia Georgia Plant (KaGA), and Hyundai Motor Group New Plant (HMGMA).

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AUGUST 11, 2021

As part of Volkswagen’s estimated $1-billion investment in electric mobility and digitalization in North America up to 2025, the company is working to bring technologies such as cloud-based industrial software, intelligent robotics and artificial intelligence into the factory operations. Industrial Cloud. Artificial Intelligence.

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MARCH 11, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled its next Mid-Term Business Plan (MTP). Additionally, MMC will move to make 50% of global sales an EV by 2030, and then 100% of the fleet electrified by 2035 (“EV” specifically refers to a blend of plug-in hybrids (PHEV), hybrids (HEV) and pure electrics (BEV)).

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Ford Motor Company announced that its Kansas City Assembly Plant will build the all-new E-Transit van, part of a more than $3.2 billion investment in Ford’s North American manufacturing facilities to produce a series of new electric vehicles for commercial and retail customers. arrives in mid-2022. billion (US $1.35

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

General Motors and MP Materials ( earlier post ) have formed a strategic collaboration to develop a fully integrated US supply chain for rare earth magnets. Neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets are critical inputs that enable electric motors to transform electricity into motion.

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MARCH 5, 2020

At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries.

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APRIL 9, 2023

Aatrael Electric Machine Engineering LLP Aatrael Electric Machine Engineering is a professional custom-made electric motor design and developer. Our team can design and develop special electrical motors as per the customer needs. ARROW TECHNOLOGIES DESIGNER, DEVELOPER OF MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS.

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MAY 27, 2021

During Ford Capital Markets Day, Hau Thai-Tang, Chief Product Platform and Operations Officer, said that Ford anticipates 40% of Ford’s global vehicle volume will be fully electric by 2030—“ a massive shift from the low single digits today.”. Ford plans to share cells, BMS, motors, gearboxes, motor controller units, and more.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Under the partnership, Lordstown agreed to divest its most valuable assets to Foxconn, namely its Lordstown, Ohio manufacturing facility—one of the largest in North America—along with its manufacturing and operational employees. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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MAY 29, 2019

North America-based bus manufacturer NFI Group Inc. has acquired UK-based bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) for a total transaction value of £320 million (US$405 million) on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to certain adjustments. —Paul Soubry, NFI’s President and CEO.

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JUNE 3, 2023

General Motors and POSCO Future M announced the second phase of their Ultium CAM joint venture, an investment projected to exceed US$1 billion to increase production capacity of cathode active materials (CAM) in North America and integrate precursor materials production.

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MARCH 8, 2022

General Motors and POSCO Chemical are working with the governments of Canada and Québec to build a new $400-million facility in Bécancour, Québec, to produce cathode active material (CAM) for GM’s Ultium batteries, which will power electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC HUMMER EV and Cadillac LYRIQ. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 27, 2013

Electric vehicle drive motor revenue by region, world markets: 2013-2020. Unit sales of electric drive motors for light-duty vehicles (LDVs) will reach 3.7 Total global market revenue will grow from just less than $1 billion in 2013 to more than $2.8 The motor and controller represent a significant part of the cost picture.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) and Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., The new safety facility is a first of its kind by an OEM in North America that is dedicated to field safety. The new safety facility is a first of its kind by an OEM in North America that is dedicated to field safety.

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JUNE 22, 2022

Toyota Motor North America has embarked on a mission to create a sustainable, closed-loop battery ecosystem for its electrified powertrains. The companies will then look to expand into other areas such as battery health screening and data management, remanufacturing and battery material supply throughout North America.

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MARCH 9, 2022

The investment is intended to further enhance BASF’s CAM production footprint in North America by complementing its existing manufacturing sites. With new investments in electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure being announced continuously in North America, we are pleased to pursue our own investment in the region.

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MAY 6, 2022

The medium-duty 4-speed transmission, to be used in city buses in North America, addresses the primary issue related to single-speed drives that have contradictory requirements for high efficiency at top speeds and increased torque at launch and low speeds.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

GM and Vacuumschmelze (VAC) of Germany announced plans for VAC to build a plant in the US that will manufacture permanent magnets for the electric motors used in the GMC HUMMER EV, Cadillac LYRIQ, Chevrolet Silverado EV and more than a dozen other models using GM’s Ultium Platform. Magnets are at the heart of an EV motor.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Stellantis will invest a total of $155 million in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce new electric drive modules (EDM) that will help power future electric vehicles assembled in North America and to support the goal of 50% battery-electric sales in the US by 2030. liter Global Medium Engine inline four-cylinder turbo.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s been assumed Volvo’s EM90 would be manufactured with similar intentions, as the model will almost assuredly be based on the Zeekr 009 (pictured) — a new luxury van produced by Volvo’s Chinese parent company Geely. That’s mighty quick for a minivan, especially one as big (205 inches long) and heavy as the 009.

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