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Benchmark: Saudi Arabia is building an EV battery supply chain

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Saudi Arabia has cut a number of deals recently that coud make the country’s lithiu-ion supply chain the most developed in the Middle East, according to an analysis by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company will supply feedstock in the form of decant oil. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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BNSF to build $1.5B integrated rail complex in Barstow to increase supply chain efficiency nationwide

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This process creates inefficiencies and unnecessary truck trips within the Los Angeles Basin and Inland Empire that can impact supply chain distribution, the environment, and communities surrounding ports and warehouses.

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JFE Steel, Emirates Steel and Itochu to study building supply chain for low-carbon ironmaking

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JFE Steel Corporation, Itochu Corporation and Emirates Steel Arkan, the largest steel company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will conduct joint detailed feasibility studies on the establishment of a supply chain of ferrous raw material for green ironmaking with low-carbon emission at the project site in Abu Dhabi.

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ProLogium to build €5.2B gigafactory for solid-state batteries in France

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This major investment project aims to facilitate supply chain localization, R&D activities, and the manufacturing of next-generation batteries in Europe for ProLogium. From recovery to reuse, the entire recycling process will help build up a sustainable circular economy for the local battery industry.

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McLaren Applied selects STMicroelectronics to supply SiC power modules for next-gen inverter

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Electric vehicle (EV) powertrain technology increasingly relies on a reliable supply of quality SiC semiconductors such as MOSFETs, especially in 800V architectures. The fourth stage will see OEMs building EVs which align with the driver experience they want to deliver and their brand ethos.

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US DOE releases 2023 Critical Materials Assessment to evaluate supply chain security for clean energy technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its 2023 Critical Materials Assessment (2023 CMA), which evaluated materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology supply chains. The Assessment focuses on key materials with high risk of supply disruption that are integral to clean energy technologies.

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onsemi and ZEEKR sign long-term supply agreement for SiC power devices

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onsemi, a provider of intelligent power and sensing technologies, and premium electric mobility brand ZEEKR have entered a long-term supply agreement (LTSA). The new LTSA will enable both companies to build a stronger supply chain relationship to support ZEEKR’s growth over the next decade.

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