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FILE PHOTO: The logo of SK On is pictured at its EV battery factory in Seosan, South Korea, October 19, 2023.  REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
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South Korea’s SK On in talks to supply prismatic EV batteries as it seeks turnaround

SK On, expanding from pouch to prismatic batteries, seeks deals with automakers to diversify its product portfolio.

FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen logo is illuminated on a production line for the Golf VIII and Tiguan cars at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo
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Volkswagen, QuantumScape strike deal on solid-state batteries

VW solid-state batteries project involves working with the US startup to produce 40GWh per year.

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PowerCo and QuantumScape Announce Landmark Agreement to Industrialize Solid-State Batteries

Companies join forces to advance world-leading lithium-metal technology toward mass-manufacturing for passenger electric vehicles SALZGITTER, Germany & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Volkswagen Group’s...

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QuantumScape Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2024 Business Results and Webcast

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a leader in developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries, today announced it will release its 2024 second-quarter...

FILE PHOTO: The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) is unveiled during its launch in Mumbai, India, August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
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Volkswagen may close Brussels factory as low EV demand hits Audi

Volkswagen warned it may close the Brussels site of its luxury brand Audi due to a sharp drop in demand for high-end electric...

China's electric vehicle giant BYD will open a factory in Turkey (AFP)
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China’s BYD to open electric car plant in Turkey

BYD Turkey factory plan puts Chinese EV maker in a country with beneficial access to the EU after the bloc hit industry with...

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows BYD electric vehicles (EV) before being loaded onto the "BYD Explorer No.1" roll-on, roll-off vehicle carrier for export to Brazil, at the port of Lianyungang in Jiangsu province, China April 25, 2024. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo
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Four-month window for EU-China talks before EV tariffs become permanent

There is a four-month window during which the tariffs are provisional and intensive talks are expected to continue between the two sides.

FILE PHOTO: The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. Picture taken March 16, 2021.  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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GM to pay $145.8 million penalty after US finds excess emissions

The investigation found vehicles from the 2012-2018 model years were emitting more than 10% higher CO2 on average than GM initially claimed.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a second-generation R1S at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
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Rivian says no plans to produce vehicles with VW after media report on early talks

Rivian denied a media report on Tuesday that said the U.S. electric vehicle company was in early talks with Volkswagen to extend their...

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a second-generation R1S at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
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Rivian says lower-cost second generation EVs to help in push for profitability

Rivian shareholders will seek details on the company's upcoming models and progress in cutting costs at an investor day event on Thursday

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