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Resource report concludes Galvanic’s lithium prospect among most prolific in North America

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A recently completed resource report has validated Galvanic Energy’s Smackover prospect as one of the largest lithium brine resources in North America, with sufficient lithium to produce enough batteries for 50 million electric vehicles. An independent evaluation and technical report authored by APEX Geoscience Ltd.

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Stellantis secures low-emission lithium supply for N American EV production from Controlled Thermal Resources

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and Controlled Thermal Resources Ltd. CTR) signed a binding offtake agreement for CTR to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide for use in Stellantis’ North America electrified vehicle production. Stellantis N.V.

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Daimler Truck North America and partners to form JV for nationwide charging network for MD and HD commercial vehicles

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Moreover, the planned joint venture with the TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group for a European high-performance charging network will also make a contribution to paving the way for a carbon-neutral transport industry. With formation of this JV, the three parties will be pooling their resources to address this challenge.

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AISIN to invest more than $200M in new production lines for two-motor hybrid transmissions in N Carolina

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The new production of two-motor hybrid transmission systems strengthens the company’s electrification efforts in North America. Beyond manufacturing a product that enables more eco-friendly transportation, the new lines will help reduce the facility’s carbon footprint through equipment that requires the use of less air.

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Electra updates mineral resource estimate at its Iron Creek cobalt-copper project in Idaho

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2023 resource showing the indicated and inferred resource domains as well as blocks with NSR values that are not included in the resource due to insufficient drilling to establish connectivity and DSO outlines. Highlights of the MRE: Indicated resource of 4.4 Inferred resource of 1.2 million pounds of copper.

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Dow and New Energy Blue partner on bio-based ethylene from corn stover

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Dow and New Energy Blue announced a long-term supply agreement in North America in which New Energy Blue will create bio-based ethylene from renewable agricultural residues. This is also Dow’s first agreement in North America to utilize agriculture residues for plastic production.

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Clean Energy and Total to create JV to develop carbon-negative RNG and infrastructure in US; $50M from bp

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will create a 50/50 joint venture to develop carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities in the United States, as well as credit support to build additional downstream RNG fueling infrastructure. Separately, Clean Energy Fuels announced plans work with BP Products North America Inc, a subsidiary of BP p.l.c.

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