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Tesla Giga Mexico construction is still ongoing

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Tesla Giga Mexico’s construction is still moving forward, shared Nuevo León’s Secretary of Economy. Rivas added that Tesla and Nuevo León are currently discussing incentives related to Giga Mexico. Incentives will also help build bridges around Tesla Giga Mexico, making entering and leaving the premises easier.

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Nikkei: Nidec to build $715M e-axle plant in Mexico

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The Nikkei reports that Japan-based motor maker Nidec is planning to invest an estimated ¥100 billion (US$715 million) to build an e-axle plant in Mexico. The planned Mexico plant would be responsible for delivering part of the remaining 1.3 The company plans to be capable of building an annual 7 million e-axles by March 2026.

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Tesla considers options outside Nuevo Leon in Mexico due to energy supply concerns

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Tesla is considering options outside of Nuevo Leon for a potential production facility in Mexico as concerns with energy supply by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) have established potential barriers for the location. ” AIFA is the Felipe Angeles International Airport near Mexico City.

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How a Six Flags licensing issue let Tesla snag Giga Mexico land

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Tesla landed on a large plot of land in Santa Catarina, Mexico, in the State of Nuevo Leon, for its first Gigafactory in the country. However, the property was almost a Six Flags amusement park well before Tesla had even thought about Mexico, before it had built a Model 3, and before it was even financially stable.

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Harvey Gulf orders Wärtsilä 746 kWh battery systems for another four LNG-powered supply vessels

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The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its advanced Energy Storage System (ESS) to be retrofitted on four Harvey Energy class LNG-fueled Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs). A fifth vessel in this class was earlier fitted with a Wärtsilä ESS. Louisiana-based Harvey Gulf placed this latest order with Wärtsilä in October. © Harvey Gulf.

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LG Magna e-Powertrain celebrates groundbreaking of new facility in Mexico; electric powertrain components for GM from 2023

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LG Magna e-Powertrain, a joint venture (JV) between LG Electronics (LG) and Magna International Inc. Magna), celebrated the groundbreaking of its new plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. LG Magna e-Powertrain launched in July 2021 as a joint venture between LG Electronics and Magna International. Earlier post.).

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Rane (Madras) opens new facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico, for steering parts – ET Auto

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The first business for this facility is an order for supply of inner and outer ball joints to a leading automotive tier-1 for an upcoming electric vehicle platform of a leading American OEM. The company selected Aguascalientes because of its strategic location in the heart of Mexico.

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