Stellantis

Electrifying passenger and commercial travel

EV Economy

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 Factorial Energy develops solid-state batteries, which the company claims offer up to 50% greater driving range compared to lithium-ion batteries. The company launched a 40 ampere-hour solid-state battery cell prototype in April 2021. In 
 <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/15608">
 January 2023
 </a>
 , Factorial unveiled its first 100 Amp-Hour (Ah) battery cell that was developed as part of the joint development agreement formed between Factorial and Stellantis in November 2021. This solid-state battery is expected to deliver up to 30% higher energy density compared to conventional lithium-ion, thus enabling the possibility for a longer driving range or less weight.
 
 
 In 
 <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/18859">
 May 2023
 </a>
 , Factorial received the United Nations (UN) 38.3 safety certification for its large-format automotive solid-state batteries. This enables Factorial to ship its 100+Ah cells globally to customers and partners. Following this in 
 <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005300023/en/Factorial-Ships-A-Samples-of-100Ah-Lithium-Metal-Solid-State-Battery-to-Automotive-Partners">
 October 2023,
 </a>
 the company shipped A-samples of its 100+ Ah Factorial Electrolyte System Technology solid-state battery cells to automotive partners such as Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Motor Group, and Stellantis for testing.
 
 
 Factorial commenced operations at its battery manufacturing unit in Methuen, Massachusetts in 
 <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/23392">
 October 2023
 </a>
 , following an investment of USD 50 million. The facility will accommodate a production capacity of up to 200 MWh and stands to be the largest solid-state battery assembly line in the US. The company also expanded its 
 <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/15228">
 operations
 </a>
 into South Korea and Japan over 2022. Furthermore inn March 2023, Factorial established a European subsidiary in 
 <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/17340">
 Germany
 </a>
 .
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 Factorial Energy has entered into joint agreements with leading automotive manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Kia to commercialize its batteries.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Funding and financials
 
 
 Factorial Energy&rsquo;s most recent funding was in 
 <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/8188">
 January 2022
 </a>
 , when it raised USD 200 million in a Series D round led by Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis. The company came out of stealth in April 2021, raising USD 40 million in a Series A round, followed by an undisclosed Series B round in October 2021. The proceeds were to be utilized for the commercialization of its solid-state battery tech for EVs.
 
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Clean, congestion-free air travel gets liftoff

Passenger eVTOL Aircraft

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 California-based Archer Aviation Inc focuses on designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with the goal of making air travel more accessible, sustainable, and efficient. Archer leverages its proprietary data modeling technology, Prime Radiant, to determine optimal trip locations, cost, and customer experience, enabling the company to build aerial rideshare technology that will transform how people move in and around cities. Archer is committed to sustainability, and, as of May 2023, was working to create an aircraft that is not only electric but also has a carbon-neutral manufacturing process.
 
 
 Archer intends to operate two complementary lines of business. Its core focus is &ldquo;Archer UAM,&rdquo; a direct-to-consumer service, where the company will operate its own UAM ecosystem in major US cities, such as Los Angeles and Miami. Its secondary focus is &ldquo;Archer Direct,&rdquo; which is a business-to-business model, where the company will sell a certain amount of its eVTOL aircraft to third parties.
 
 
 In 
 <a href="https://www.archer.com/news/archer-unveils-its-production-aircraft-midnight">
 November 2022
 </a>
 , Archer unveiled its production aircraft, Midnight, which represents the evolution of the company's demonstrator eVTOL aircraft, the Maker. The Maker has validated Archer's proprietary twelve-tilt-six configuration and key enabling technologies. The Midnight is optimized for back-to-back short-distance trips of around 20 miles, with a charging time of approximately 10 minutes in between. The aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot. As of March 2023, Archer was targeting to begin flight testing of this aircraft in mid-2023 and was working on certifying the Midnight with the FAA by late 2024. The company had plans to incorporate the aircraft into its UAM network, which was slated for launch in 2025, once certified. The company claims that the Midnight is almost 1,000x quieter than a helicopter and has no single critical point of failure, meaning that it can safely complete its flight even if any single component fails.
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 In 
 <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/29248">
 May 2024
 </a>
 , Archer partnered with InterGlobe Enterprises, an India-based aviation, hospitality, and travel services company, to launch flying taxi services in India. With this partnership, InterGlobe has entered a USD 1 billion deal to purchase up to 200 Archer's Midnight eVTOLs and expects to launch between different Indian cities, starting in 2026. 
 Archer entered a Purchase Agreement with United Airlines Inc. in 
 <a href="https://archer.com/news/archer-a-leading-urban-air-mobility-company-to-list-on-nyse-through-merger-with-atlas-crest-investment-corp">
 February 2021
 </a>
 for the conditional purchase of up to USD 1 billion worth of aircraft, with an option for an additional USD 500 million worth of aircraft (an order for up to 200 of its aircraft, with an option to purchase an additional 100 aircraft), for which a USD 10 million pre-delivery payment was done in 
 <a href="https://archer.com/news/archer-receives-10-million-pre-delivery-payment-from-united-airlines-for-100-evtol-aircraft-advances-path-to-commercialization">
 August 2022
 </a>
 . In 
 <a href="https://www.archer.com/news/archer-and-united-airlines-form-joint-evtol-advisory-committee-to-support-archers-future-airline-operations">
 April 2022
 </a>
 , the two companies announced the creation of a joint eVTOL advisory committee to support Archer&rsquo;s future aircraft operations and 
 <a href="https://www.archer.com/news/archer-and-united-airlines-announce-first-commercial-electric-air-taxi-route-in-the-us-downtown-manhattan-to-newark-liberty-international-airport">
 later in 2022
 </a>
 announced their first airport-to-city center route between United&rsquo;s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York City.
 
 
 Archer has entered a strategic relationship with 
 <a href="https://archer.com/news/archer-and-reef-team-up-to-tackle-urban-congestion-with-vertiports-and-urban-air-mobility-networks">
 REEF
 </a>
 , the largest mobility hub operator in North America, to provide access to thousands of sites in densely populated urban areas that may be suitable for Archer's vertiports. Archer is leveraging Prime Radiant and partnering with REEF's extensive real estate portfolio to source optimal locations for vertical takeoff and landing pads in high-traffic and high-congestion areas of cities across the US. Archer has also entered partnerships and agreements with companies such as 
 <a href="https://www.archer.com/news/stellantis-to-build-electric-aircraft-with-archer-and-provide-strategic-funding-for-growth">
 Stellantis
 </a>
 , 
 <a href="https://www.archer.com/news/archer-enters-into-agreement-with-facc-covering-supply-of-key-fuselage-and-wing-elements-for-archers-production-aircraft">
 FACC
 </a>
 , 
 <a href="https://www.archer.com/news/archer-selects-honeywell-for-supply-of-actuators-and-climate-system-technology-for-its-production-aircraft-adding-to-its-growing-supply-base-of-aerospace-industry-leaders">
 Honeywell
 </a>
 , and 
 <a href="https://www.archer.com/news/archer-aviation-plans-to-work-with-hexcel-to-advance-production-capabilities">
 Hexcel
 </a>
 to support its manufacturing process.&nbsp;
 In January 2024, the company signed a Space Act agreement with 
 <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/25987">
 NASA
 </a>
 to study and test high-performance battery cells for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to support Archer's electric air taxi, Midnight.
 
 
 Funding and financials
 
 
 Archer recorded an adjusted EBITDA loss of USD 224 million in FY 2022. The company's R&amp;D costs of USD 107.2 million (up 167% YoY) reflected the company&rsquo;s efforts to invest in people and materials to advance technology development.
 
 
 In 
 <a href="https://investors.archer.com/news/news-details/2021/Archer-Begins-Trading-on-the-New-York-Stock-Exchange-Under-the-Symbol-ACHR/default.aspx">
 September 2021
 </a>
 , Archer was listed on the NYSE (ACHR) through a SPAC deal, where the business combination generated ~USD 857.6 million of gross proceeds, including USD 600 million of proceeds from the PIPE, which would help fund Archer's vision of bringing an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) to market and launching an urban air mobility network. In 
 <a href="https://investors.archer.com/news/news-details/2023/Stellantis-to-Build-Electric-Aircraft-with-Archer-and-Provide-Strategic-Funding-for-Growth/default.aspx">
 January 2023
 </a>
 , Stellantis made a post-IPO investment to provide up to USD 150 million of equity capital for potential draw by Archer at its discretion in 2023 and 2024.
 
 
 
 
 
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360 Energy Solar engages in development, construction, assembly and operation of Photovoltaic Solar Parks.

Zhejiang Zero Run Technology Co., Ltd. (LEAPMOTOR) is an innovative intelligent electric vehicle enterprise jointly invested by Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. and its main founders. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Hangzhou Binjiang High-tech Development Zone. The company's business scope covers intelligent electric vehicle design, R&D, intelligent driving, motor electronic control, battery system development, and cloud computing-based car networking solutions. Relying on the strong financial strength of Dahua and its mature experience in technology research and development, process system and quality management, the company emphasizes the culture of engineers and has the ultimate pursuit of technological innovation, industrial design, and process quality.

CTR Capital is raising capital for The Conscious Capital Fund, which is empowering mission-oriented founders, involved in explosive growth sectors striving to positively impact a billion+ lives, by raising human consciousness as an effort to solve humanity's problems. They are currently exploring some of the key areas for possible investment in the convergence of disruptive health, fintech, psychedelic research and products, mental health, sustainable civilization, human augmentation, meditation, and transformative education.

Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Kuniko is a European-focused battery minerals explorer and exploratory project developer focused on metals for electromobility such as copper, nickel, cobalt, and lithium.

Symbio produces and sells hydrogen solutions for light and heavy-duty vehicles.

Alliance Nickel Limited is an ASX-listed nickel and Critical Minerals development company, with its flagship 100% owned NiWest Nickel Cobalt Project holding one of Australia's highest-grade undeveloped nickel laterite deposits. The Project has access to existing primary mining infrastructure, such as a road network, a railway, and a gas pipeline, and is strategically located near to Glencore's Murrin Murrin Operations. The Company has completed a Pre-Feasibility Study, which confirmed the technical and economic viability of heap leach and direct solvent extraction operation where it intends to manufacture low-cost, high-quality Class 1 nickel and cobalt sulphate for battery manufacturers and automakers in the Electric Vehicle (EV) sector.

McEwen Mining is a diversified gold and silver producer and explorer focused in the Americas with operating mines in Nevada, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. Our goal is to be a profitable, mid-tier gold & silver producer in S&P 500. McEwen Mining's principal assets consist of the following: Production:  A 49% interest in Minera Santa Cruz SA, owner of the San José silver-gold mine that is located near Goldcorp's Cerro Negro project in Argentina; and Phase I of the El Gallo complex in Sinaloa, Mexico. Development:  Phase II of the El Gallo complex in Sinaloa, Mexico; The Gold Bar project in Nevada; as well as the Los Azules copper deposit in San Juan, Argentina. Exploration:  The Company has a large portfolio of exploration properties in Santa Cruz province Argentina, surrounding the San José mine and Goldcorp's Cerro Negro project in addition to significant land packages in Nevada adjoining Barrick's Cortez mine and surrounding our El Gallo complex in Mexico. McEwen Mining has 300,099,879 shares issued and outstanding at January 30, 2015.  Rob McEwen , Chairman, President and Chief Owner, owns 25% of the shares of the Company (assuming all outstanding Exchangeable Shares are exchanged for an equivalent amount of Common Shares).

Auto24 is a direct-to-consumer used car company that provides new, innovative solutions to ensure transactions are transparent and secure.

AfricarGroup is the first automotive marketplace in Africa, offering the perfect platform for hundreds of millions of users to sell and buy cars, trucks and motorbikes online.  Actually available in 22 countries including: - Mali (www.mobili.ml) - Senegal (www.gaaraas.com) - Burkina Faso (www.carsugu.com) - Benin (www.carisowo.com) - Ivory Coast (www.voitures.ci) - Togo (www.carasigbe.com) - Chad (www.carsuq.com) - Ethiopia (www.cargebeya.com) - Somalia (www.gaadhi.com) - Uganda (www.carkibanda.com) - Rwanda (www.carisoko.com) - Burundi (www.carkugura.com) - Namibia (www.caryange.com) - Zambia (www.caryandi.com) - Zimbabwe (www.carmusika.com) - Botswana (www.motorokara.com) - Swaziland (www.cartsenga.com) - Lesotho (www.carsotho.com) - Malawi (www.caryanga.com) - Madagascar (www.fiarakodia.com)

Vulcan Energy is a producer of electric mobility. They provide carbon and lithium. They offer services for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy businesses. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.

Factorial Energy (''Factorial'') has pioneered a new solid-state electrolyte material battery technology, FEST™ (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology™). Factorial will bring a more powerful battery product with longer range and higher degree of safety to the global electric vehicle (EV) market.

Stellantis offers mobility solutions. Their electrification and software strategies and the creation of an ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving their transformation into a sustainable mobility tech company. They offer mainstream passenger vehicles to pickup trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles.

<div> Stellantis offers mobility solutions. Their electrification and software strategies and the creation of an ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving their transformation into a sustainable mobility tech company. They offer mainstream passenger vehicles to pickup trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles. </div>

Autonomous and connected technologies shaping the future of the auto industry

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A Level 2–3 autonomous advanced driver assistance technology that can be upgraded with OTA updates

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