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The BMW Group is systematically pursuing its goal of significantly reducing CO 2 emissions at their source in the supply chain. From 2025 on, the company plans to source steel produced with up to 95% less CO 2 emissions and without requiring fossil resources such as coal.
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l, Sweden that will initially produce electric motors for the mobility industry. This new operation will add to Dana’s portfolio of global electrodynamic facilities and will be the company’s largest of these facilities in Europe. Dana TM4, the joint venture between Dana Incorporated and Hydro-Que?bec,
T company, which in addition to Hyundai and Kia also supplies components to other well-known automotive carmakers in North America and Asia, will be presenting the latest technology solutions in the following areas: Hydrogen-electric powertrains. In addition, Hyundai Mobis operates a winter test facility in Arjeplog, Sweden.
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