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MIT, Scripps study examines behavior of midwater sediment plumes from deep-sea nodule mining

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In April, the BMW Group, WWF and other companies—including the Volvo Group—undertook, as a precautionary measure, not to use deep-ocean minerals or finance deep-sea mining until comprehensive scientific research into the impact of deep-sea mining can be conducted and the consequences for the environment are clearly assessed.

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BMW i Ventures makes strategic investment in 3D printing company Desktop Metal in Series C round

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BMW i Ventures has made a strategic investment in Desktop Metal , an emerging startup with the mission to bring metal 3D printing within reach of all design and manufacturing teams. Desktop Metal will use the funding to continue to develop its technology and scale production as the company prepares for its product launch later this year.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. BMW CEO Officer Oliver Zipse is set to announce the plan alongside its annual report on March 17, the person said.

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