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Indonesia president wants a Tesla vehicle and battery factory in the country

Teslarati

Indonesia President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo doesn’t just want a Tesla battery factory in the country. In recent comments, the official highlighted that he would also want Tesla to build an electric vehicle plant in Indonesia. For Tesla, we want them to build electric cars in Indonesia.

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Tesla aims to build battery and EV plant in Indonesia

Teslarati

According to Indonesia’s Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, Tesla agreed to build a battery and EV plan in Indonesia following Elon Musk’s meeting with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo last weekend. God willing, Tesla will enter Indonesia this year,” said Bahlil in Jakarta. I personally have faith [in it].

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Tesla’s nickel plans in Indonesia meets opposition from environmental groups

Teslarati

Tesla’s apparent nickel plans in Indonesia have met a challenge from environmental groups urging the Texas-based electric vehicle maker to reconsider its plans to invest in the country’s nickel industry. Prohibit nickel sourced and produced in Indonesia in every business line of Tesla Inc.

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How many vehicles can the earth sustain?

Green Car Congress

One of the hallmarks of the good life in developed countries is the freedom to move about as we choose in personal vehicles. Consequently, demand for personal vehicles has recently skyrocketed and this trend is likely to continue in the near future. ? persons per vehicle to the projected 2050 world population of 9.8 in Brazil.).

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VinFast founder launches EV charging operator V-Green – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has been on a roll lately—the company plans to expand to 50 countries in 2024, and is working on EV manufacturing plants in the US, India and Indonesia. Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong’s willingness to use his personal assets to support V-Green demonstrates this commitment.

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This $1b EV nickel plant will be North America’s largest

Baua Electric

Still, the price of nickel has dropped considerably in recent months as the market is flooded by fresh supply from Indonesia, sparked by Chinese investments and “technological breakthroughs,” according to Bloomberg. Nickel mines around the world are at risk of shuttering, with some asking for bailouts or filing for bankruptcy.

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VinFast to invest hundreds of millions to implement own global line of branded EV chargers

Baua Electric

In addition to its original footprint near Hai Phong, VinFast is erecting EV production facilities in the US, Indonesia, and, most recently, India , all while establishing various partnerships with dealer networks to get its EVs in front of more and more consumers worldwide.

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