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1. Goodyear is expanding and modernizing its Napanee, Ontario plant, creating 200 new jobs and enhancing production to meet the needs of the EV and all-terrain markets with support from federal, provincial, and local governments.
2. Polestar has begun production of its luxury electric SUV, Polestar 3, in South Carolina, marking the first Polestar model to be produced on two continents and expanding its manufacturing footprint in the U.S. and Europe.
3. BMW's updated My BMW App now offers an Electric Vehicle Analysis tool to help customers decide if switching from a combustion engine to an EV suits their driving needs.
4. Ford and TXU Energy have launched a program offering Ford EV customers in Texas free at-home charging during off-peak hours, aimed at reducing costs and supporting grid stability.
5. Honda announced plans to produce electrified powersports and power equipment products at its North Carolina facility, marking a significant step in the company's global EV production strategy.
6. Chemours has opened its state-of-the-art Battery Innovation Center in Delaware to develop more sustainable, cost-effective, and high-performing batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles.
7. Zeekr announced new ultra-fast charging batteries, which can charge from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes, making them the fastest in the world, with the 2025 007 sedan being the first model to feature this technology.
8. Global EV sales surged by 21% in July, with China leading the charge with a remarkable 31% year-on-year increase, contributing to 0.88 million of the 1.35 million vehicles sold worldwide.
9. EVgo announced major enhancements to its fast charging network, including a 115% increase in 350kW chargers, a 67% reduction in repair times, and the launch of the Canary Model™ performance monitoring tool to elevate customer experience and future-proof its services.
10. Viritech and Nuvera signed a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration on integrating Nuvera’s E-Series fuel cell with Viritech’s VPT60N powertrain to advance efficient and cost-effective fuel cell EVs for various applications.

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