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JUNE 11, 2021

Oberon Fuels, producer of clean-burning dimethyl ether (DME) transportation fuel, has begun production of the first renewable DME (rDME) in the United States, and the only current commercial production of this in the world. It is the first time this feedstock has been used to make rDME at commercial scale.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Australia-based hydrogen fuel cell vehicle company H2X Global recently secured a US$57-million deal with US-based firm, Verde Mobility Inc., We anticipate this will crank up our vehicle production to 25,000 units a year, and provide a sturdy financial foundation for the company.

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MARCH 2, 2020

In a new report, “ Electric Vans 2020-2030 ”, UK-based IDTechEx forecasts that global production of electric LCVs will exceed 2.4 European Light Commercial Vehicle Sales 2018. IDTechEx says that the light commercial vehicle market is uniquely positioned to rapidly transition to electric vehicles.

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JANUARY 20, 2021

PACCAR and Aurora have signed a global, strategic agreement to develop, test and commercialize autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. The partnership also includes vehicle validation at the PACCAR Technical Center and production support in PACCAR factories. Autonomous Peterbilt 579 Test Vehicle with Aurora Driver.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins; Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC [a Daimler Truck Group Company]; and PACCAR are partnering to accelerate and localize battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the United States. manufacturing jobs in the growing clean technology sector.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

Photo: Green Li-ion Green Li-ion has launched North America’s first commercial-scale plant to process unsorted battery waste, or “black mass,” from used lithium-ion batteries. Green Li-ion says its process significantly reduces production time, yielding pCAM in around 12 hours. Get started here. –ad*

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2020

HYZON Motors is a global supplier of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, buses and coaches. The Horizon Fuel Cell group had already deployed around 400 fuel cells in commercial vehicles in 2019 before spinning off HYZON Motors in early 2020.

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APRIL 18, 2020

IHS Markit is forecasting that global commercial vehicle production (GVW 4-8) volumes in 2020 compared to 2019 will be down 22% (more than 650,000 units) to 2.6 These forecasts are informed by the latest IHS Markit global economic forecast updates, which reflect a 3.0% decline in global real GDP in 2020.

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JUNE 3, 2023

General Motors and POSCO Future M announced the second phase of their Ultium CAM joint venture, an investment projected to exceed US$1 billion to increase production capacity of cathode active materials (CAM) in North America and integrate precursor materials production.

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APRIL 28, 2022

Oberon Fuels announced commercial availability of a blend of propane and Oberon’s renewable DME (dimethyl ether). the third-largest propane supplier in the US, is the first company to make this more sustainable blended product available to its customers across Southern California. Oberon partner Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.,

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JUNE 7, 2018

Freightliner Trucks premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles—a Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck—during the Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day in Portland. GCWR are part of Daimler Trucks’ global electrified truck initiative.

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JUNE 27, 2023

General Motors and Australia-based Element 25 Limited announced an agreement for Element 25 to supply up to 32,500 metric tons of manganese sulfate (MnSO 4 ) annually to support the annual production of more than 1 million GM EVs in North America. GM continues to strengthen its domestic supply base for EV production.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Under the long-term agreement, MP Materials will supply US-sourced and manufactured rare earth materials, alloy and finished magnets for the electric motors used in the GMC HUMMER EV, Cadillac LYRIQ, Chevrolet Silverado EV and more than a dozen models using GM’s Ultium Platform, with a gradual production ramp that begins in 2023.

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APRIL 22, 2022

completed commercial agreements with LG Energy Solution, Ltd. In connection with the commercial arrangements, LGES and LGC have officially recognized Li-Cycle as their preferred lithium-ion battery recycling partner in North America. LGES, LGC and Li-Cycle continue to explore additional opportunities globally.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Bosch has begun production of electric motors at its Charleston, S.C. Additionally, the company plans to invest more than $260 million to expand further the production of electrification products at the site, which is expected to create at least 350 net new jobs by 2025. manufacturing facility. methods to gain more efficiency.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a global strategic partnership for medium-duty engine systems. The memorandum of understanding between Daimler Truck AG and Cummins makes engine production at the Mannheim location fit for the future and at the same time strengthens our competitiveness. Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

An increasing number of heavy all-electric trucks are now running in commercial traffic. Even if volumes are still low, we see rapidly growing interest, both in Europe, North America and in other parts of the world. Volvo has delivered electric vehicles to a wide range of customers in Europe, North America and Australia.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

This collaboration is intended to encourage commercial and industrial adoption in North America. At Cummins, we are working to bring our Destination Zero strategy to life, and we recognize we can’t do this alone.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Through this agreement, Hino will integrate Allison’s eGen Power 100D e-Axle ( earlier post ) into their vehicles as the two companies collaborate to build out a differentiated product for end users, with start of low-volume production intended in early 2023.

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APRIL 27, 2020

LG Chem will invest about 65 billion KRW (US$ 53 million) by Q1 of next year to expand the production of carbon nanotubes (CNT) by 1,200 tons at its Yeosu plant in Korea. Once the expansion is made, LG Chem will have a total production capacity of 1,700 tons. and to commercialize it in the market.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Once production begins in the first half of 2026, the site will have the capacity to produce up to 45,000 tonnes of cathode active material (CAM) per year. For SK On, the new facility is part of its efforts to secure a stable supply of key battery materials in North America. SK On, Korea-based EcoProBM and Ford will invest C$1.2

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MAY 24, 2023

LG Energy Solution and Green Technology Metals Limited (GT1), an Australia-based, North America-focused multi-asset lithium business, signed an equity subscription agreement and an offtake term sheet in relation to future production from GT1’s flagship Seymour Project in North America. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The agreement provides Koura with access to Kanto Denka Kogyo’s world-class technology and industry expertise in commercial LiPF 6 production. Kanto Denka began production of LiPF 6 in 1997. Currently, there is no large-scale production of LiPF 6 in North America.

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AUGUST 9, 2016

BASF and TODA KOGYO are entering exclusive negotiations to collaborate in cathode active materials (CAM) and its respective precursors in North America. TODA KOGYO also has a commercialization agreement with Argonne. BASF would have a majority ownership stake in the proposed collaboration.

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APRIL 28, 2021

Ford announced a new global battery center of excellence—called Ford Ion Park—to accelerate research and development of battery and battery cell technology, including future battery manufacturing. —Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s chief product platform and operations officer.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Farizon Auto, the commercial vehicle branch of Geely, launched a new electric semi-truck concept called the Homtruck. While the unveiled vehicle remains a concept, Geely has already shared intentions to enter production and begin deliveries in 2024.

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MAY 27, 2020

Local battery production is an important success factor for Mercedes-Benz AG’s electric offensive and the key element to meet the global demand for electrified vehicles flexibly and efficiently. The company is therefore investing more than €1 billion to establish a global battery production network. Source: Daimler.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Heavy goods vehicles and other commercial vehicles make up around 36% of Germany’s domestic transport emissions, according to Germany’s BMUV. Volvo Trucks have a global range of six all electric trucks designed to cover many different transport assignments. Sales are ongoing in Europe and series production started in September 2022.

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MAY 12, 2022

Lordstown Motors, an OEM of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility and signed a contract manufacturing agreement and joint venture agreement for product development with affiliates of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn).

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APRIL 12, 2022

Additionally, Honda announced plans to launch 30 EV models globally by 2030, with a production volume of more than 2 million units annually. In the past, Honda divided its organization by products, namely motorcycle, automobile and power products. In North America, Honda will procure Ultium batteries from GM.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2021

and Isuzu Motors Limited announced agreements for a global mid-range diesel powertrain and an advanced engineering collaboration, marking another step forward in the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP). Under this global mid-range diesel collaboration agreement, Cummins will provide Isuzu mid-range B6.7 Cummins Inc.

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APRIL 18, 2021

the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, will build its third commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility, to be located in Gilbert, Arizona, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Li-Cycle Corp., Earlier post.). —Tim Johnston, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Li-Cycle.

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MARCH 6, 2012

liter EcoBoost V6 engine in the all-new Transit commercial van debuting in North America in 2013 as a replacement for the E-Series wagon and van. million EcoBoost engines globally in a wide variety of vehicles from small cars to trucks. In 2010, the 6-millionth Transit rolled off the production line in Turkey.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

Ford Motor Company plans to raise production of the F-150 Lightning pickup at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn to 150,000 trucks per year to meet high demand, Beginning Thursday, the first group of reservation holders will be invited to place their orders for the F-150 Lightning. Earlier post.).

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JULY 6, 2022

Under the terms of the MoU, Compass Minerals would supply LGES with with a battery-grade lithium product from its lithium brine development project at its Ogden, Utah, solar evaporation facility. As outlined in the MOU, purchase pricing would be based on market price and sales volume thresholds would be dependent upon product qualifications.

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AUGUST 14, 2018

Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Charging Interface Initiative ( CharIN ), a worldwide industry alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging electric vehicles (EVs) of all types. Penske Truck Leasing is the first in its industry to join the CharIN organization. Penske Truck Leasing Co.,

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JANUARY 15, 2022

Battery Resourcers, a vertically integrated lithium-ion battery recycling and engineered materials company, plans to open a commercial-scale, lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Covington, Ga. Compared to mining and production of new materials, the Hydro-to Cathode recycling process is 93% cleaner at a 59% lower cost.

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