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GM joins IRMA to certify sustainability and human rights in EV supply chain

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General Motors has joined the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), adding another element to company programs that support the sustainability and human rights of the EV supply chain. As automotive battery demand expands globally, access to battery materials is of increasing importance.

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ARPA-E to award up to $44M to develop net-zero or net negative processes to grow minerals supply chain: MINER

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $44 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002707 ) to support projects developing commercial-ready technologies that give the United States a net-zero or net negative emissions pathway toward increased domestic supplies of critical elements required for the transition to clean energy.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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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. The technology is based on robust acid-base chemistries and renewable electricity as the power source. Idaho National Laboratory.

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Canada’s Budget 2022 calls for C$3.8B to launch Critical Minerals Strategy

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These investments will contribute to the development of a domestic zero-emissions vehicle value chain, including batteries, permanent magnets, and other electric vehicle components. Critical Mineral Opportunities in Canada. Source: Budget 2022. In total, Budget 2022 proposes to provide up to $3.8

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BMW Group shifting to cylindrical BMW cells in NEUE KLASSE from 2025; 46xx

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The BMW Group will launch a new era of e-mobility from 2025 with the models of its NEUE KLASSE ( earlier post )— using newly-developed cylindrical battery cells optimized for the new architecture for the first time. The battery system plays a key role in the body structure of the NEUE KLASSE.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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However, this shift introduces a new challenge: the recycling of EV batteries. These batteries, essential to the operation of EVs, eventually reach the end of their life cycle. This duration is influenced by several factors: Battery Type: Different battery chemistries have varying lifespans.

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GM Back in the EV Spotlight

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To do so, GM has pledged $35 billion toward creating more than 30 new models and producing more than one million EVs annually by 2025, using its versatile, state-of-the-art Ultium battery platform. Unfortunately, GM is already facing challenges in achieving its world-transforming mission. However, the U.S.

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