Notable Events

2022 Notable Events April 2022

Taiwanese battery swapping company Gogoro launches IPO.

Europe’s first Li-ion battery anode plant Talga commissioned and operating in Sweden.

Week 1

BYD and Shell partner on EV charging across China and Europe.

GM and Honda announce plans to co-develop affordable EVs.

Week 2

VinFast to invests $2 billion to build EV factory in North Carolina.

Industry: Notable Events

CATL partners with Indonesia to boost e-mobility through an investment of $6 billion.

LG Chem and LG Energy Solution announce strategic partnership with Li-Cycle as their preferred lithium-ion battery recycler in North America

Umicore and Automotive Cells Company (ACC) sign a long-term supply agreement for EV cathode materials in Europe

Week 3

Envision AESC to invest $2 billion to build a 30 GWh gigafactory in Kentucky.

South 8 Technologies raises $12 million to commercialize next generation electrolytes for high performance lithium-ion batteries.

Week 4

US DOE grants $107 million to Australia mining company Syrah Resources.

Volkswagen and bp launch strategic partnership to roll out fast charging for EVs in Europe.

FreeWire raises $125 million Series D financing to develop EV charging.

Volta Foundation

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