The governor's objective is to expand the production of electric cars and their components in the state of Minas Gerais, to contribute to the reduction of the emission of polluting gases.

The governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, was in New York, in the United States, to negotiate the installation of a battery factory for electric cars in the state. Zema met with representatives of BYD, a Chinese company that produces components for the renewable energy sector, including electric buses and photovoltaic panels. The purpose of the visit is to attract investment to Minas Gerais, which is rich in lithium and niobium, raw materials for battery production. BYD already has a battery factory for electric vehicles in Manaus and projects underway to build a monorail in São Paulo and Salvador, according to the Itatiaia website.

Minas Gerais is a state with a privileged location in the center of Brazil, serving large markets such as Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and the Federal District. The governor highlighted that the state has “open doors” for anyone who wants to invest and create jobs. The installation of a battery factory for electric cars would be a big step towards sustaining the state's economy and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Potential of Minas Gerais for the production of batteries for electric cars

Minas Gerais is a state rich in minerals, including lithium and niobium, which are important raw materials. for the production of batteries for electric cars. Lithium is used in the production of lithium-ion batteries, which are the most common in electric vehicles. Niobium is used in high-strength, low-weight steels, which are used in making electric cars.

The production of batteries for electric cars is a growing market, with projections of significant growth in the coming years. With the installation of a factory in the state, Minas Gerais could become an important pole of electric cars in the production of electric batteries in the country, generating jobs and hopefully for the transition to a cleaner energy matrix.

Investments in renewable energy in Minas Gerais

In addition to negotiations for the installation of a battery factory for electric cars, the governor of Minas Gerais announced last Saturday, 02, an agreement with the company Boston Metal for the construction of a green steel production unit in the city of Coronel Xavier Chaves. The investment of more than BRL 570 million will use tailings from dams to produce metal using electricity, a clean energy source.

Minas Gerais has stood out in the area of ​​renewable energy, with ongoing projects for the construction of solar and wind power plants. The production of renewable energy is important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the fight against climate change. With the attraction of investments in this sector, Minas Gerais could become an important producer of clean energy in the country.