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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Plug Power, a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, and Nikola Corporation, a developer of zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, have entered a strategic relationship focused on moving the hydrogen economy forward. Availability is expected to be 2H 2023.

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MARCH 15, 2021

Canada has released a list of 31 minerals considered critical for the sustainable economic success of Canada and its allies—minerals that can be produced in Canada, are essential to domestic industry and security and have the potential to support secure and resilient supply chains to meet global demand. —Seamus O’Regan Jr.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

Developing lithium from the Salton Sea in California can help anchor a multi-billion dollar domestic electric vehicle battery supply chain and inject thousands of jobs and billions of dollars into California’s economically disadvantaged Imperial Valley, according to a new report from New Energy Nexus.

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APRIL 23, 2021

A new report sponsored by ABB Robotics and authored by the automotive intelligence unit of Ultima Media auggests that concerns over EV battery supply to meet the escalation in demand poses serious risk to the growth of market share of electric vehicles, despite plans for 80 new global battery gigafactories. —Tanja Vainio.

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AUGUST 31, 2020

In 2020 the world’s nuclear reactors have shown resilience and flexibility, adapting to changes in demand while ensuring stable and reliable electricity supplies. GWe started supplying electricity, compared to an average annual objective for 2016-2020 of 10 GWe. —Agneta Rising, Director General of World Nuclear Association.

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JULY 21, 2022

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that global refining capacity decreased by 730,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2021—the first decline in global refining capacity in 30 years. million b/d since the start of 2020, contributing 184,000 b/d to the global decline in 2021. million b/d in 2022 and by an additional 1.6

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JULY 9, 2021

the colorants and functional materials division of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, will supply the North American and European operations of SK Innovation, a South Korean lithium-ion (li-ion) battery manufacturer, with Toyocolor’s Lioaccum series of conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersions. Toyocolor Co.,

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JULY 5, 2022

A study by researchers in Australia and China has determined that global food-miles account for nearly 20% of total food-systems emissions; moving fruit and vegetables in refrigerated vehicles is particularly emissions-intensive. Food trade plays a key role in achieving global food security. GtCO 2 e (3.5–7.5

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AUGUST 8, 2021

BorgWarner will supply dual inverters for two premier Chinese OEMs. BorgWarner also recently announced it will be supplying its iDM220 integrated drive module to a leading Chinese luxury New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand. iDM220 integrated drive module.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Neste and CIM, part of NOVEN Group in France, the leading independent French group of companies providing oil storage and supply services, are collaborating to enable the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel into France. Neste is committed to contribute significantly as we are increasing our global SAF production capacity to 1.5

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The price of US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is near its highest level since 2014, increasing rapidly from low prices in mid-2020 as demand returns faster than supply, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Crude oil inventories reached a recent low of 413.9

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JANUARY 26, 2023

The Genesis GV60 ( earlier post ) is based on the brand’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the innovative features of which help deliver greater efficiency, performance and driving pleasure. The use of silicon carbide boosts energy efficiency by 3% and range by 5%. Capable of providing a 3.7

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AUGUST 1, 2023

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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MAY 21, 2022

Volkswagen is expanding its global production network for electric vehicles by now starting to make the all-electric ID.4 4’s start-up is on schedule, despite the global challenges during the two-year conversion phase. The global production network will then grow to five locations. 4 in Emden. Chattanooga (ID.4)

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

Cummins will supply a 35-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system for Linde’s new hydrogen production plant in Niagara Falls, New York. The new plant will be the largest electrolyzer installed by Linde globally and will more than double Linde’s green liquid hydrogen production capacity in the United States.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Under the new plan, the company aims to boost annual global BEV sales to 1.87 million units and secure 7% of global market share by 2030 by strengthening its line-up with 17 new BEV models by 2030; 11 for Hyundai models and 6 for Genesis luxury brand. The innovation will be expanded to global plants in the future.

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JUNE 29, 2021

The ICCT study finds that the United States’ share of cumulative global EV production decreased from 20% to 18% since 2010 and only 15% of the approximately $345 billion in global automaker EV investments are flowing to the US. Similarly, European manufacturing accounted for 25% of global EVs through 2020, up from 23% in 2017.

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JUNE 22, 2022

ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel.

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MAY 17, 2023

Integrated SAF supply chain to Singapore Changi Airport. To support its aviation customers across the globe in achieving their climate targets by reducing their emissions with SAF, Neste is also developing a global network of airports where it has the capability to supply SAF directly into aircraft.

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MARCH 9, 2022

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by 6% in 2021 to 36.3 The rebound of global CO 2 emissions above pre-pandemic levels has largely been driven by China, where they increased by 750 million tonnes between 2019 and 2021. billion tonnes, accounting for 33% of the global total. billion tonnes. billion tonnes.

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APRIL 27, 2023

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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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The multi-rapid charging system enables fast and stable charging by raising the voltage supplied by typical chargers from 400V to 800V. Furthermore, Genesis’ application of a 400V/800V multi-rapid charging system will allow drivers to utilize various forms of charging infrastructure.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Molicel ), a supplier of lithium-ion battery cells, entered into a memorandum of understanding for Molicel to manufacture and supply the battery cells for Archer’s production electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight. Archer Aviation and E-One Moli Energy Corp. TCC is the first listing company in Taiwan stock market.

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APRIL 12, 2022

billion in 2022 as 200mm fab utilization remains at high levels and the global semiconductor industry works to overcome the chip shortage. Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are on track to boost 200mm fab capacity by 1.2 million wafers, or 21%, from the start of 2020 to the end of 2024 to hit a record high of 6.9 After climbing to $5.3

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, delivered approximately 21,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2022, bringing the preliminary estimate for full year global volumes to 51,500 cars, up 80% year-on-year. We are now fully focused on 2023.

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APRIL 2, 2022

Broadly, the investments announced focus on the development of production facilities, technology, EV batteries, new product and securing future raw material supply (primarily semiconductors and battery materials). and is an innovation leader with the highest number of patents filed amongst other global automakers.

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JUNE 6, 2023

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 60,398 cars in May, up 31% compared with the same month last year. Figures from May 2022 were negatively affected by lower production due to last year’s supply chain constraints. The share of fully electric cars stood at 18%.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Hydrogen FCEVs are currently being developed by most leading global truck manufacturers, with the Hydrogen Council reporting that more than 130 FCEV models are expected to be assembled during 2023, of which the majority consists of commercial vehicles.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

The electric versions of its most important product range—the heavy-duty Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX trucks—will play a key role in reaching Volvo Trucks’ global target that in 2030 50% of all new trucks sold will be battery- or fuel-cell-electric. The Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric models have a GCW of up to 44 tonnes.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Octillion Power Systems, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries, has moved to a new US headquarters in Richmond, California. Octillion is a global supplier of advanced high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger cars, trucks, buses, and energy-storage systems. Earlier post.) kWh system using prismatic NMC cells.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

E) will award $39 million in funding to 16 projects across 12 states to develop market-ready technologies that will increase domestic supplies of critical elements required for the clean energy transition. Idaho National Laboratory. Johns Hopkins University. Columbia University.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

time, it announced it had signed initial MoUs to scope the supply of hydrogen to chemicals ?manufacturer CF Fertilisers, one of the largest global producers of ammonia and ammonia-based fertilizers ?products, products, to scope the supply of clean hydrogen as fuel to reduce hard to abate combustion ?emissions At the same ?time,

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AUGUST 21, 2022

Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations forecast battery-grade lithium carbonate to trade at 504,813 CNY (US$74,000) per tonne in 12 months time. Global consumption of lithium in 2021 was estimated to be 93,000 tons, a 33% increase from 70,000 tons in 2020. Lithium is expected to trade at 484,185.00

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Globally, Toyota is already working with multiple truck partners to integrate fuel cell technology in heavy-duty transport. The partnership with Hyliko also marks another step towards TME’s vision for hydrogen ecosystems in Europe, stimulating both supply and demand to expand into viable business models. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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MARCH 5, 2020

Over the next five years, Volvo Cars will launch a fully electric car every year, as it seeks to make all-electric cars 50% of global sales by 2025, with the rest hybrids. —Geert Bruyneel, head of global production operations. I am pleased to celebrate this momentous occasion with our employees here in Ghent.

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JULY 4, 2023

Decarbonizing current and developing new end-uses, it can abate up to 85 GtCO 2 eq in cumulative emissions by 2050, more than twice global CO 2 emissions in 2021. This research shows that clean hydrogen can deliver up to 85 gigatons in reductions to cumulative CO 2 emissions by 2050, more than twice global CO 2 emissions in 2021.

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APRIL 21, 2022

The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance.

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