[July – 26] BYD nears decision on 2nd Europe plant; Spain, France favorites – Automotive News
[July – 26] Honda battery plant says it has launched full-time production – Yahoo Finance
[July – 26] China’s Chery takes over former Nissan car factory in South Africa | Reuters
[July – 26] US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority – Reuters
[July – 26] Micron, GM sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles | Reuters
[July – 26] India, Japan vow closer work on critical minerals – Oman Observer
[July – 26] Maruti Suzuki Announces Rs 35,000 Crore Manufacturing Facility in India During PM Modi’s Visit
[July – 26] Thailand Secures $4.1 Billion in EV Chain Investments as Southeast Asia Auto Hub Pivots to Next-Generation Technology
[July – 26] Chinese automakers overtake Japanese rivals in Europe despite EV tariffs – KrASIA
[July – 26] Nio to start construction of Shanghai battery facility in H2, focusing on next-gen technology
[July – 26] Nigeria opens West Africa’s largest lithium processing plant to strengthen critical minerals value chain and energy transition ambitions
[July – 26] Mercedes – Benz expands Hungarian factory in efficiency drive | Reuters
[July – 26] China’s Dongfeng preparing to sell EVs in Canada – Automotive News
[July – 26] SK and Hyundai open new $5B EV battery plant northwest of Atlanta
[July – 26] Zimbabwe’s top critical mineral in focus as the US commits $300 million to detach from China
[July – 26] Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit | Reuters
[July – 26] Hungary probes deal with China’s BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
[July – 26] Tanzanian Billionaire Dewji Plans $250M Battery-Grade Graphite Push – Ecofin Agency
[July – 26] Honda, GAC extend China joint venture until 2038 – Xinhua
[July – 26] Li Auto Launches First Overseas Assembly Plant in Kazakhstan – Caixin Global
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