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AD #3854 - LG Halts Battery Plant Construction for GM; Not Enough Lithium? No, There’s Too Much; Xiaomi Wants Nurburgring Record for EVs

AD #3854 - LG Halts Battery Plant Construction for GM; Not Enough Lithium? No, There’s Too Much; Xiaomi Wants Nurburgring Record for EVs

Autoline Daily Jul 22, 2024 10 min
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LG Energy Solution delays its Michigan battery plant construction with GM due to slower demand, while Stellantis progresses on its Canadian battery facility. BMW and other German luxury brands are raising prices in China amid declining sales. India’s car market shows potential for massive growth by 2047. Chinese EV startup Jomi aims to break the Nurburgring lap record with a powerful new electric SUV prototype. Tesla uses software options to help buyers qualify for federal EV tax credits, and lithium prices have dropped sharply due to oversupply. Rivian repurposes an old gas station into a solar-powered EV charging hub, and Ford extends the deadline for free Tesla charging adapters.

Topics: battery plant construction ev demand slowdown luxury car pricing in china india car market growth electric vehicle tax credits lithium supply and pricing nurburgring ev record attempt ev charging infrastructure tesla adapter for ford evs automaker fuel economy fines
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