Volvo and Northvolt plan 50GWh gigafactory in EV battery joint venture
The two companies join forces to develop and produce more sustainable batteries, tailored to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar vehicles.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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Battery gigafactories will rapidly make e-cars even greener – battery expert
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Magnis boosts New York annual battery plant capacity to 1.8GWh
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BMW, Ford expand solid state battery stakes with Solid Power
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