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Groundbreaking on new BMW Group high-voltage battery assembly plant in South Carolina

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The BMW Group broke ground for a new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Woodruff, South Carolina. The new battery format will increase energy density by more than 20% and improve charging speed and range by up to 30%. billion in its South Carolina operations. Earlier post.)

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AESC breaks ground on 30 GWh EV battery factory in South Carolina

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AESC held a groundbreaking ceremony on its new battery plant in Florence County, South Carolina. The advanced battery format will result in 20% higher energy density than the current generation, with reduced charging time and increased range and efficiency of 30%. Earlier post.) With construction of the 1.5

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Michigan EV maker GGT Electric wins South Carolina state contract for LSVs

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The initial target of the contract calls for GGT to deliver 10 of their E-Dyne all-electric passenger vans to the state of South Carolina for the first year, with the option for a second year renewal for another 10 vans. Range is 30+ miles (48+ kilometers) with the 72V battery and 40+ miles (64 km) with the 96V option.

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Siemens to expand EV charging manufacturing in US to support rapid market growth

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The Wendell location also works with local educational institutions including North Carolina State University and Wake Tech Community College for training and workforce development.

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BMW Group to invest $1.7B in S Carolina to build EVs and batteries; partnering with Envision AESC

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billion in its US operations, including $1 billion to prepare for the production of electric vehicles at the company’s Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina, and $700 million to build a new high-voltage battery assembly facility in nearby Woodruff, SC. The BMW Group will invest $1.7 Earlier post.)The

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Albemarle to manufacture first synthetic renewable base oils from Amyris Biofene for Novvi S.A.

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Industria e Comercio focused on the development, production, marketing and distribution of high-performance renewable base oils from Biofene, Amyris’ renewable farnesene. Novvi will market NovaSpec, the venture’s synthetic renewable base oils produced at Albemarle, to finished lubricant manufacturers globally.

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Volvo Cars cracks 500,000 unit marker in annual global sales for first time

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The second model in Volvo’s all-new model range—the S90 premium sedan—is being revealed to the public at this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next week and will go on sale in the US in the Spring. In four years’ time, Volvo will have renewed its entire model range.

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