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APRIL 8, 2021

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Fuel Cell Business will supply and integrate fuel cell modules into a zero-emission train prototype as part of the FCH2RAIL project in Europe. The project FCH2RAIL was launched in January and the reference routes and operating scenarios for the prototype have now been defined as a first result.

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MAY 21, 2021

Daimler Truck AG and lithium-ion battery manufacturer and developer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. The supply will go beyond 2030. As early as 2022, Daimler Truck AG’s vehicle portfolio will include series-produced vehicles with battery-electric drive systems in the main sales regions Europe, the United States, and Japan.

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MAY 3, 2023

SK IE Technology (SKIET) signed an MOU with Sunwoda , the 9 th largest battery manufacturer in terms of global market share (according to SNE Research in 2022), to strengthen cooperation in supplying battery separators. SKIET plans to supply separators produced at its Changzhou factory in China to Sunwoda.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Meta Materials , a developer of high-performance smart materials and nanocomposites, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in partnership with DuPont Teijin Films and Mitsubishi Electric Europe. According to an S&P Global Future of Copper report, the world may face a shortfall of between 1.6 million tons of copper by 2035.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

by Alec Shkolnik, co-founder & CEO of LiquidPiston Months before stepping down as CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda zigged at a time when the rest of the automotive industry zagged: he argued for an electrified future powered by both EVs and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). We’re also struggling to build enough chargers ( as is Europe ).

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

General Motors and GE Renewable Energy signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate opportunities to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel used for manufacturing of electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment.

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Renewable GM Supplies Energy 285

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

This makes Umicore the first company in Europe with a complete circular and sustainable battery materials value chain. With this gigafactory, Umicore is leading the way in battery materials in Europe offering key ingredients for a responsible and sustainable value chain for electric transport.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

On Sunday, Porsche AG announced that it will in the future no longer offer diesel-powered models. By 2022, Porsche will have invested more than €6 billion (US$7 billion) in e-mobility, creating the basis for sustainable growth into the future. The sports car manufacturer is also concentrating on optimized internal combustion engines.

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Porsche Diesel Future Europe 290

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG) and the Government of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote e-mobility in the country and to explore opportunities across Canada’s automotive and battery supply chain. A key focus of cooperation is the supply of critical raw materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt.

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AUGUST 4, 2020

Limited (CATL) and Germany-based Trailer Dynamics GmbH (Trailer Dynamics) signed a battery supply agreement for a new way to electrify long-haul trucks. Further discussion of cooperation on future models is being expanded between CATL and Trailer Dynamics.

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MARCH 19, 2021

announced co-investment with its Tier 1 global injector manufacturing partner to expand their production facility in Yantai, China to supply jointly developed and proprietary fuel injectors to the growing global market for HPDI 2.0 particularly in Europe and China. particularly in Europe and China. —David M.

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Manufacturer China Fuel Europe 221

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JULY 12, 2022

has been awarded a program to develop and supply liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems for a number of vehicle applications for a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Westport will provide fuel systems solutions for the Euro 6 applications to this OEM, supplying the entire LPG system from the fuel tank to the fuel injectors.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Ford announced that it intends to invest up to £230 million (US$316 million) at its Halewood vehicle transmission facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles sold in Europe. —Stuart Rowley, president, Ford of Europe. billion (US$3.4

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AUGUST 17, 2023

The scope of supply encompasses hundreds of thousands of these fully processed parts. Rheinmetall AG’s Castings business unit consists of two large companies: KS HUAYU AluTech GmbH in Europe and HASCO KSPG Nonferrous Components (Shanghai) Co., Rheinmetall expects to see additional follow-up orders in future. KPSNC) in China.

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Parts Supplies Automobile Industry Fully Electric 284

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2023

Today, more than 4,300 kilometers already exists for hydrogen transportation with more than 90% located in Europe and North America, the company notes. Hydrogen pipelines are already used to supply industrial hubs (at petrochemical plants for example). Europe, with its extensive gas grid, is well placed to make the jump.

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Hydrogen Energy Europe Gas 531

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

General Motors and GE Renewable Energy signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate opportunities to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel used for manufacturing of electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment.

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Renewable GM Supplies Energy 210

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JULY 14, 2022

Iveco Group , through its brand IVECO BUS, will partner with HTWO to equip its future European hydrogen-powered buses with world-leading fuel cell systems. It also improves the efficiency of the hydrogen supply through the recirculation line. (3) 3) Air Processing System.

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Hydrogen Hyundai Fuel Europe 435

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JUNE 5, 2022

Meanwhile, the movement to manufacture batteries locally for automobile applications in North America and Europe is becoming active with auto makers and battery cell makers implementing supply chain strategies.

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JULY 14, 2021

Volkswagen Group executives laid out the basics of the new Group strategy “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come”, which will see the Group realign from being a from vehicle manufacturer to a leading, global software-driven mobility provider. Like the MEB today, the SSP will be open to other auto manufacturers.

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Manufacturer Auto Fleet Future 435

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

for the supply of low-carbon, sustainable high-grade nickel sulfate. In January, Terraframe signed a nickel sulfate supply agreement with Stellantis. With this partnership, Umicore and Terrafame reconfirm their strong commitment to establish a sustainable battery materials value chain in Europe. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 10, 2021

Renault Group and Finland-based metals producer Terrafame have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the future supply of nickel sulfate. With this agreement, Renault Group will secure a significant annual supply of nickel sulfate from Terrafame, representing up to 15 GWh of annual capacity.

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Supplies Finland Carbon Purchase 243

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group have signed a supply agreement of an Iveco-badged all-electric light commercial vehicle for Europe, based on Hyundai’s Global eLCV platform. The new vehicle will join Iveco Group’s electric light commercial vehicle lineup, enhancing the Group’s LCV portfolio alongside the iconic Iveco Daily.

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Hyundai All-Electric Supplies Europe 52

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MAY 10, 2021

German steel companies thyssenkrupp Steel and HKM and the Port of Rotterdam will jointly investigate setting up international supply chains for hydrogen. Vast imports of hydrogen will be necessary if Europe and Germany want to reduce CO 2 emissions and become climate-neutral by 2050, while maintaining its strong industrial backbone.

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Hydrogen Supplies Coal Stimulus 305

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AUGUST 22, 2021

From the field data rolling in daily from previously announced municipal bus fleet in Nanjing, China, to new customer engagements in Eastern Europe and now in Korea, we are very pleased with the success we had in the transit bus market over the last few months. —Ben Nyland, President and CEO of Loop Energy.

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South Korea Hydrogen Supplies Fuel 243

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

This was supported by BEIS’ Automotive Transformation Fund, which aims to electrify Britain’s automotive supply chain and protect its competitiveness in the global market. Ford’s EV push in Europe supports the acceleration of the company’s global plan for two million annual production of EVs in the same 2026 time frame. billion (US$2.6

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Phillips 66 and H2 Energy Europe will develop up to 250 retail hydrogen refueling stations across Germany, Austria and Denmark by 2026 through a 50-50 joint venture between their subsidiaries, Phillips 66 Limited and H2 Energy Europe AG. The parties aim to supply the retail refueling network with green hydrogen, as available.

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AUGUST 6, 2018

As part of the offensive for a sustainable raw material supply chain, Daimler AG joins forces with associations, organizations and competitors in a number of initiatives. By joining, Daimler AG is expanding its broad commitment to initiatives and is actively promoting greater transparency in global raw material supply chains.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 16, 2024

Automakers are trying to clean up their supply chains, as illustrated by the new Volvo EX30 electric vehicle featuring flax-based composites. The post The Electric Vehicle Of The Future Will Also Be More Sustainable appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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OCTOBER 15, 2018

The BMW Group, Northvolt and Umicore have formed a joint technology consortium in order to work closely together on the continued development of a complete and sustainable value chain for battery cells for electrified vehicles in Europe. The chief objective is to make battery cells sustainable by establishing a closed life-cycle loop.

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BMW Europe Battery Batteries 286

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JUNE 4, 2022

The switch in means of delivery between Hungary and Brussels, which was started in May and is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of 2023, is a preview of the car manufacturer’s future. —Dieter Braun, Head of Supply Chain at Audi AG. In the future, preferably all production sites will implement this solution.

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APRIL 28, 2023

By 2025 Hydro will enable Porsche to reduce the footprint of the aluminum in future vehicle projects to around 3.5 This is approximately 60% lower than the footprint of the average primary aluminum currently consumed in Europe. Porsche and Hydro will cooperate in the development of a roadmap to recycle battery materials in Europe.

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Porsche Carbon Battery Batteries 284

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the first year AustroCel Hallein will supply more than 1.5 This means that the bioethanol from AustroCel Hallein falls under the category “advanced biofuels”, allowing it to be added to gasoline fuels in the future. The Hallein-based bioethanol plant has an annual capacity of up to 35 million liters (9.2

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Supplies Renewable Austria 2001 243

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Li-Cycle Holdings announced the start of commercial operations at its first Spoke recycling facility in Europe, located in Magdeburg, Germany. Germany represents the largest market for both battery manufacturing scrap and the expected supply of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries in Europe.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Battery Batteries 280

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JULY 11, 2019

The core components for electric cars are developed and produced for the new electric vehicles at the Volkswagen Group Components plants: the electric drive comes from Kassel; the Salzgitter plant supplies its colleagues in Hessen with rotors and stators. Volkswagen Group Components supplies core components for this vehicle.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The days are numbered for the Lerwick Power Station , whose diesel generators have supplied electricity to the Shetland Islands for over 70 years. According to Plet, wind energy is driving an acceleration of HVDC installations in Europe. Europe and China Race for “Meshed” Grids So far, Germany has the most ambitious program.

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Europe Wind Grid Convert 134

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MARCH 17, 2023

The E uropean Critical Raw Materials Act would help the bloc secure supply of the metals needed to build batteries, wind turbines and other green technologies. Certain large companies will have to perform an audit of their strategic raw materials supply chains, comprising a company-level stress test.

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Green Batteries Battery Supplies 210

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MARCH 28, 2023

Canada-based Rock Tech Lithium officially broke ground for its lithium conversion plant in Guben, Germany ( earlier post ), from which it will supply Mercedes-Benz with battery-grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) starting in 2026 (starting with a qualification period). Earlier post.) platform models starting in 2024.

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