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Trump wanted Korean battery builders to stay. How dependent is Europe on Korean EV battery makers?

Europe heavily relies on South Korean-run factories for EV batteries. About 75 per cent of existing battery cell manufacturing capacity in Europe is owned by Korean companies, 50 per cent of which is owned by LG, according to the International Energy Agency.

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Tesla, GM Supplier CATL Dominates Global EV Battery Supply Charts With 37.5% Market Share, BYD Emerges 2nd

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) EV battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technologies Ltd. (CATL) has topped the global EV battery market, leading the sector with a healthy lead over closest rival BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF).

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Ford May Become America's Battery Dealer

Ford might sell off its excess EV battery supply to other automakers through its joint venture, BlueOval SK.

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Ford’s $5.8 Billion EV Battery Plant In Kentucky Powers Up

Ford's battery joint venture with the South Korean manufacturer SK On just started making American-made EV batteries in Kentucky.

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Solid-State Batteries May Be A 'Weapon' To Beat China, SK On Says

Korean battery giant SK On’s U.S. operations are far bigger than you think. Now, it’s going all in on battery R&D.

InsideEVs

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Eligible For The $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Again

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has regained full eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit after a four month hiatus. Despite it being built in the United States at Hyundai Motor’s Metaplant in Georgia, the latest iteration of the electric crossover was nowhere to be seen on the EPA list…

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As Tesla Falters, China's BYD Pulls Ahead With 5-Minute EV Charging

You know, I don't actually agree with the concept of framing every electric vehicle-related news story around Tesla. Sure, it's an easy way to put numbers on the board if you run a publication that covers business, technology, the auto industry or the stock market. But it's more than a…

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The U.S. Is About To Nearly Double Its Battery Production Capacity

Amidst last year's presidential elections and all the political and cultural firestorm that came with it, it was easy to ignore the quiet revolution that was underway in the U.S.: a battery manufacturing blitz.

InsideEVs

Volvo Wants U.S. Batteries For The EX90 As Tariffs 'Take A Bite' Out Of Profits

Volvo was forced to hike the starting price of its flagship electric SUV, the EX90, even before it hit the showroom floor. Because of the increased tariffs on Chinese-made batteries, the Volvo EX90 now starts at $81,290 including shipping, $3,300 more than originally intended.

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gets Discounts Until Its Tax Credits Are Back

With a built-in Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug, more range, upgraded software and a new all-terrain XRT model, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 may be one of the most promising new electric vehicles on the market. Yet despite now being made in Georgia instead of South Korea, the…

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Scout's Home State Blocks Direct EV Sales. This Bill Might Change That

Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors broke ground on its new $2 billion electric vehicle plant in South Carolina last year. That factory is expected to roll out EV and EREV trucks and SUVs in the 2027-2028 timeframe. Scout also wants to skip the dealers and sell directly to you through an online…

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Kia EV9 U.S. Production Slows Amid Stricter IRA Rules

The Kia EV9 is in a league of its own at the moment. It's the only offering of its kind in the $50,000-$70,000 price bracket. In October, it even outsold the smaller and more affordable EV6. The numbers speak to America’s love affair with big, family-friendly SUVs—especially ones that go electric. But…

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Why Hyundai, Samsung And Korea May Stay Ahead In The Trump Era

Over the past four years, the U.S. has had a president who has aggressively supported clean energy investments and pushed for an electric transformation of the auto industry. In two months' time, the White House will be occupied by someone who's been openly critical of electric vehicles and has threatened…

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GM's Electric Future Looks Bright. Ford On the Other Hand…

Update: The original version of this story noted that Ford is no longer the second-largest EV manufacturer in the US. Ford, as a brand, remains the second-largest EV producer in the US. Only the larger General Motors company (which includes brands like Cadilac, Chevrolet, and Hummer) produces more EVs. The…

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Ferrari Electric Supercar: Everything We Know

Ferrari is joining the EV game with an electric supercar that should debut in 2025 and go on sale in 2026.

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Electric Vehicles Are Stuck In A Lull. What That Means For Tesla, Other EV Stocks And EV Battery Manufacturing.

A vast electric vehicle battery building complex was under construction in the U.S.. Has slack EV demand undercut the process? Here's what you need to know.

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LGES And SK On Lay Off Workers As EV Battery Market Needs A Correction

The lithium-ion EV battery market appears to be on the verge of correction in the U.S., after a few years of rapid growth with multi-billion investments.

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Polestar 5 To Offer 'Superior Driving Range' Thanks To SK On Battery

Polestar announced today that it signed a lithium-ion battery cell supply agreement for the upcoming Polestar 5 model with SK On.

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UAW Demands May Jeopardize Detroit And Korea's $28B Battery Plants

Detroit Three's South Korean partners are reportedly getting nervous because of substantial wage increases the UAW demands for U.S. battery plant workers.

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Ford Cancels Some F-150 Lightning Dealer Orders For "Quality Checks"

Ford did not reveal details about the quality issues that led to this but said they are not safety-related and that customer orders are not canceled.

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Electric Vehicle Stocks Dip Amid Broader Market Weakness

Tesla's Cybertruck sightings suggest production may begin by end of Q3, while analysts shed bullish stances on stock.

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US: Hyundai Motor Group And SK On Confirm 35 GWh Battery JV

Hyundai Motor Group and SK On officially announced approval of the EV battery cell joint venture factory, which will be built in the United States.

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Watch Police Video Of Ford F-150 Lightning Fire That Caused Recall

The F-150 Lightning isn't the only EV to catch fire, and it won't be the last. However, while they receive plenty of attention, EV fires are few and far between.

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Ford recalls 18 F-150 Lightnings over battery issue

Ford Motor Co. said Friday that it is recalling 18 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks due to a battery cell manufacturing defect.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Recalled For Battery Issue That Halted Production

18 pickup trucks are included in the recall, which focuses on a battery cell defect.

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