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        The program allows customers to receive an immediate installation quote and date by answering three simple questions about their home. It eliminates the need to find an electrician or schedule pre-installation visits and uses ChargePoint's network of certified installation partners to handle the service.
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 <p>ChargePoint, an NYSE-listed EV charging solutions provider, has launched a new home installation program for American customers buying their ChargePoint Home Flex residential charger. This service is created to streamline the process of purchasing and installing a home charger.</p>
 <p>The program enables customers to get an immediate installation quote and date just by answering three basic questions about their home. This eliminates the need to hire an electrician or arrange pre-installation visits. The installation process is dealt by ChargePoint's certified network of installation partners. </p>
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ChargePoint launches home installation program for EV chargers

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 <p>EVgo, a leading DC fast-charging station operator, and power management company Delta Electronics have entered into an agreement to develop next-generation EV charging technology.</p>
 <p>This partnership is designed to improve customer satisfaction, dependability, and energy efficiency. The new system will include advanced software, 400kW high-capacity dispensers, longer cables, and the ability to dynamically share power across six charging stations.</p>
 <p>The new chargers are expected to be installed by the latter half of 2026, yielding a projected 30% reduction in station capital costs and an approximately 20% increase in peak power delivery output.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/34695"> Earlier this month </a> , the company received a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to USD 1.05 billion from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The funds were intended to accelerate the expansion of EVgo's fast-charging network across the US, with plans to build approximately 7,500 additional fast-charging stations by 2030. EVgo and the US DOE plan to collaborate on long-term solutions to support EV charging.&nbsp;</p>

EVgo partners with Delta Electronics to develop next-generation EV charging architecture

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 <p>Swedish EV battery and energy storage manufacturer, Northvolt, has revealed that its subsidiary, Northvolt Ett Expansion, has filed for bankruptcy. This follows the suspension of the expansion project of Northvolt's factory in Skelleftea, northern Sweden <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/33909"> last month </a>. As part of a company restructuring, Northvolt is also eliminating approximately 20% of its global workforce, equating to 1,600 out of 6,500 jobs.</p>
 <p>The company is shifting its focus onto battery cell production, whilst simultaneously discontinuing sectors such as cathode manufacturing and recycling. The aim being to stabilize Northvolt's financial situation and concentrate on its primary business.</p>
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Northvolt subsidiary files for bankruptcy after expansion suspended

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 <p>NIO, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firm listed on the NYSE, has entered an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based CYVN Holdings to set up NIO MENA, a joint venture targeting the Middle East and North Africa. The objective of this partnership is to bring NIO and its subsidiary brands to the MENA territory, commencing with the UAE in the fourth quarter of 2024.</p>
 <p>This alliance includes plans for local production, research and development, as well as the introduction of a new electric vehicle model designed specifically for the local market.</p>
 <p>Moreover, NIO and CYVN intend to build a research and development center in Abu Dhabi, with a spotlight on autonomous driving and AI. The partners also aim to collaborate with local entities in Egypt with an eye to enhancing the country's standing in the EV manufacturing field.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/34249"> Earlier this month </a> , the company partnered with Monolith, an AI software provider, to deploy AI technology to improve EV battery monitoring and performance. The partnership will use Monolith's Anomaly Detector AI software to monitor the battery performance data of NIO's EVs in the field and identify any anomalies. In <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/26991"> February 2024 </a> , NIO entered a technology licensing agreement with Forseven Limited, a subsidiary of CYVN Holdings.&nbsp;</p>

NIO and CYVN form JV NIO MENA to expand into Middle East and North Africa

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 <p>EVgo, a leading operator of DC fast-charging stations, has been offered a loan guarantee up to USD 1.05 billion from the US Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office. This funding, provided by the Federal Financing Bank and guaranteed by the DOE, aims to expand EVgo's fast-charging network across the US.</p>
 <p>This expansion plan involves constructing around 7,500 fast-charging stations by 2030, primarily in local community areas. Over 40% of these stations are expected to be situated in marginalized regions.</p>
 <p>EVgo forecasts the project expansion will create over 1,000 jobs, including 700 roles related to construction, engineering, development, and maintenance. They also plan to avail the extended 30C tax credit from the Inflation Reduction Act to support public EV charging development in rural and low-income communities.</p>
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EVgo receives USD 1.05 billion conditional commitment from DOE

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 <p>NIO, a Chinese EV manufacturer listed on the NYSE, is partnering with AI software provider Monolith. They aim to enhance EV battery monitoring and performance using AI technology.</p>
 <p>The collaboration will leverage Monolith's Anomaly Detector AI software to track the battery performance of NIO's EVs actively. It is expected to promote battery safety, efficiency, and innovation by swiftly finding anomalies and interpreting complex real-world data.</p>
 <p>Initially, tests will take place across five European markets, with prospects for extending to China contingent on obtaining regulatory permission. Monolith currently collaborates with leading car manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Honda to examine EV batteries using machine-learning algorithms.</p> 
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NIO partners with Monolith to use AI for EV battery performance monitoring

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 <p>Swedish EV battery and energy storage manufacturer, Northvolt, has announced 1,600 job cuts across three sites due to challenges in the EV industry. This includes suspending the expansion of its Northvolt Ett gigafactory located in Skellefteå, northern Sweden.</p>
 <p>Specifically, the layoffs will be distributed as 1,000 in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm. These layoffs are based on ongoing union negotiations following financial difficulties which led to weeks of uncertainty for the company.</p>
 <p>Moving forward, Northvolt's priority will be to expand operations in Skellefteå and produce battery cells with a production capacity of 16GWh. This is a decrease from the initially planned annual capacity of 30GWh for the Ett project.</p>
 
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Northvolt cuts 1,600 jobs amid EV industry challenges

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 <p>NanoGraf, a firm focusing on silicon-anode technology for batteries, has received a USD 60 million grant from the US Department of Energy's Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law fund.</p>
 <p>This funding will be utilized in conjunction with their own capital to upgrade an existing production facility situated in Flint, Michigan. NanoGraf's distinctive silicon anode material will be produced here at a capacity of 2,500 tons a year, equating to power for an estimated 1.5 million EVs a year. The collaborative project, valued at around USD 175 million, will establish one of the largest silicon anode materials facilities globally.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake</b> :<br>
 The Flint factory will be the company’s third battery material manufacturing facility, bringing the company’s total manufacturing capacity to over 414,000 sq ft. NanoGraf currently produces silicon anode material for the US military at two manufacturing facilities in Chicago, including a new <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/27413"> R&amp;D facility </a> announced in March 2024, following its first 17,000 sq ft facility in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/27392"> December 2023 </a> . In <a href="https:<br>
//www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/08/13/2929224/0/en/NanoGraf-Silicon-Anode-Batteries-Selected-by-Thales-Defense-Security-Inc-to-Power-Mission-Critical-Military-Communications.html"> August 2024 </a> , the company supplied batteries to Thales Defence and Security for the handsets used by soldiers in the field.&nbsp;</p>

NanoGraf receives USD 60 million in government funding to build manufacturing facility

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 <p>General Motors (GM) is offering adapters to its Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers for accessing Tesla's Supercharger network, expanding the availability of charging points to over 17,800. These adapters are approved by GM.</p>
 <p>The adapters, known as NACS DC, are priced at USD 225 and are available for purchase through mobile apps of GM vehicle brands. To start, this service is accessible for customers in the United States and Canada.</p>
 <p>Beyond purchasing, GM customers can use these brand-specific mobile apps to locate Tesla Superchargers, check the status of these chargers, initiate charging, and also pay for the charging sessions. GM aims to involve multiple suppliers for producing these approved NACS DC adapters.</p>
 
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 This addition expands GM EV drivers’ access to more than 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in North America, in line with efforts to improve charging infrastructure and promote EV adoption. GM follows other automakers, such as Ford and Rivian, in adopting Tesla's charging network, contributing to the broader initiative to make EV charging more accessible and convenient.</p>

GM offers Tesla Supercharger adapters to EV owners for USD 225

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 <p>Group14 Technologies, which develops silicon-carbon composite materials for lithium-ion batteries, has started shipping its SCC55 material from a South Korean 10-gigawatt-hour plant. This plant is a joint venture with SK Inc, producing 2,000 tons of SCC55 annually, enough to power between 100,000 and 250,000 electric vehicles.</p>
 <p>These shipments have gone to over 100 customers in the EV and consumer electronics battery manufacturing industry globally. The initial customers for SCC55 are battery manufacturers that account for more than 95% of global battery production. Prominent automakers and consumer electronics companies also feature in the client list.</p>
 <p>SCC55 is projected to hit the market in 2025, and it's engineered to boost battery performance by improving energy density and fast-charging capabilities.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> Commercial shipments of SCC55 from the company’s ​​BAM-1 plant in North America and the JV factory in Asia establish the company as the first and only advanced silicon battery materials manufacturer to offer dual sourcing, a critical requirement for automotive industry suppliers. Moreover, Group14’s BAM-2 plant in Moses Lake, Washington, is expected to add an additional 4,000 tons of capacity in 2025, bringing the total annual capacity for SCC55 material to over 30 gigawatt hours.</p>

All Updates

ChargePoint launches home installation program for EV chargers

EVgo partners with Delta Electronics to develop next-generation EV charging architecture

Northvolt subsidiary files for bankruptcy after expansion suspended

NIO and CYVN form JV NIO MENA to expand into Middle East and North Africa

EVgo receives USD 1.05 billion conditional commitment from DOE

NIO partners with Monolith to use AI for EV battery performance monitoring

Northvolt cuts 1,600 jobs amid EV industry challenges

NanoGraf receives USD 60 million in government funding to build manufacturing facility

GM offers Tesla Supercharger adapters to EV owners for USD 225

Group14 delivers SCC55 silicon battery material from EV-scale factory

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