French President Emmanuel Macron last year announced ProLogium s 5.2 billion euro (USD 5.67 billion) investment in a battery factory in the northern region of Dunkirk, adding to an emerging specialised cluster devoted to Europe s electric car industry.
/PRNewswire/ ProLogium, an energy innovation company specializing in the R&D and manufacturing of next-generation EV solid-state battery solutions has.
Interviews with 10 government officials and executives involved in the investment decisions show that France rolled out the red carpet, offering battery makers generous subsidies thanks to a relaxation of EU state aid rules for green energy projects - along with some personal lobbying by Macron. The people said changes since Macron became president in 2017, such as cuts in corporate tax, measures to make hiring and firing easier, and reductions in a production tax based on the size of factories, also played a role in the decisions.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced last week that the country will revise its EV subsidy program, aiming to facilitate battery and vehicle production in Europe. According to media reports, the adjustment could significantly impact cars made in China and the US.
/PRNewswire/ On April 12, 2023, ProLogium, a leading next-generation solid-state battery (SSB) manufacturer, announced that it has been certified the ISO.