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Hyundai opens new robot-run smart facility to build custom EVs

November 21, 2023
Hyundai officially opened its new Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) this week to expand the brand in the EV era. The “smart urban mobility hub” is run by robots (even robot dogs) and AI, providing new ways to buy custom Hyundai</a> EVs. After surpassing Ford and GM in US EV sales in the third quarter, Hyundai (including Kia) plans to keep the momentum rolling. Hyundai officially…
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Researchers are recycling old Nissan Leaf batteries using... bacteria?

November 21, 2023
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland are investigating a way to recover the metallic content of EV batteries with bioengineered bacteria. The new method involves processing spent Nissan Leaf batteries into a “leachate” — a liquified battery slurry — and combining that slurry with said microbes. The method isn’t described in a lot of detail, admittedly. Other than saying…
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Ford caves on EV dealer program and will cut charger requirements

November 21, 2023
Following “changes in the market,” Ford is easing some aspects of its EV dealer program. The changes involve reducing the number of required chargers and cutting training costs. Ford alters EV dealer program due to market changes Illinois’ state motor vehicle board handed Ford dealers in the state a victory after claiming Ford broke the law with its program’s requirements. About 26 dealers…
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Stellantis plans deal with CATL for LPF batteries, new gigafactory

November 21, 2023
In the race to build small, more affordable electric vehicles to stave off fierce Chinese competition, Stellantis announced this morning that it has signed a broad preliminary joint venture with Chinese EV battery giant CATL. The plan involves buying and developing LFP batteries for the company’s small and mid-sized EVs in Europe. As part of the long-term deal, Stellantis – the parent company…
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