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SES expands in South Korea to facilitate commercialization of Li-metal batteries

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Boston-based SES AI Corporation, a developer of high-performance lithium-metal (Li-Metal) rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and other applications, has incorporated its subsidiary SES Korea and plans to build a pre-production facility in South Korea. It’s all about speed and winning the race. SK) and LG Corporation.

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Fuel-cell Honda CR-V drive, Polestar 4 pricing, Ferrari and SK: Today’s Car News

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And we review the fuel-cell version of the Honda CR-V. In a first drive of the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV , we found it to be well-packaged, roomy, and refined, with a driving experience that’s virtually indistinguishable from that of a battery-electric model. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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IDTechEX: solid-state battery market will grow to $8B by 2031

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As well as the companies just mentioned, Honda, Fisker, Panasonic, CATL also got involved in this area. Lithium-ion battery manufacturing has been dominated by East Asia, with Japan, China, and South Korea playing a significant role. These features can further make the solid-state battery a game-changer, IDTechEx said.

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Hanwha and LG Energy to build battery production in US, targeting ESS and UAM

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Hanwha Momentum will seek to supply key battery manufacturing facilities for LGES, which is constructing joint battery factories with global automakers such as GM, Stellantis and Honda. Its existing factories in Korea, Poland and Michigan are also scheduled to expand.

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Tesla celebrates 50,000 Supercharger installation worldwide

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Based on Tesla’s map, most Superchargers are clustered in specific parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Iceland, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Most recently, Honda joined Ford and GM on the list of automakers declaring to adopt Tesla NACS.

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Fuel cell revolution sparks in Japan and South Korea

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Japan and South Korea look set to drive the market for fuel cell vehicles, starting in 2015, new analysis suggests. Carmakers from the two countries including Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai/Kia are all preparing for commercial production of fuel cell vehicles within the next three years.

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New program in Japan to push development of solid-state batteries

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Toyota Motor, Nissan Motor, Honda Motor, Panasonic and battery maker GS Yuasa will also participate. Japanese companies accounted for 70% of the global automotive battery market in 2013, but they are being challenged by China and South Korea. For the time being, it is targeting a more modest range of 550 km (342 miles) by 2025.

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