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Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium gains mining approval in North Carolina

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Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium has been granted approval to set up mining operations in North Carolina, though it still may face some barriers in developing a future operation. North Carolina has never denied a mining permit application before.

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John Deere to build batteries in North Carolina factory, launch new EVs by 2026

Electrek

Now, the company is taking that “green cred” to another level with the launch of fully electric tractors scheduled to hit the market by 2026 – and they’ll be built in North Carolina. John Deere mowers tractors are known for being green.

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Toyota Supercharges North Carolina Battery Plant with New $8 Billion Investment

Electric Cars Report

Toyota today announced a new investment of nearly $8 billion that will add approximately 3,000 jobs at Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). This brings total investment to approximately $13.9

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VinFast breaks ground on North Carolina electric vehicle factory

Electric Cars Report

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially started building its first electric vehicle manufacturing site in the US, located within the Triangle Innovation Point in Chatham County, North Carolina.

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Vinfast plans to build EVs in North Carolina starting in 2024

Green Car Reports

Vietnamese automaker Vinfast on Tuesday announced a North Carolina EV factory, aiming to start production in 2024. First reported by local newspaper The News & Observer and subsequently confirmed by Vinfast, the factory will be located at Triangle Innovation Point "megasite" in Chatham County, near the state capital of Raleigh.

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BETA Technologies breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging site in North Carolina

Electrek

With initial production at its new manufacturing facility underway, electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies has begun setting up charging infrastructure to support its ongoing interstate flights. more… The post BETA Technologies breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging site in North Carolina appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota to build battery factory for electric vehicles in North Carolina

Electrek

Toyota is planning to build a battery factory to support electric vehicle production in North Carolina. more… The post Toyota to build battery factory for electric vehicles in North Carolina appeared first on Electrek.