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onsemi and Magna sign strategic agreements, invest in SiC manufacturing for growing EV market

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By integrating onsemi’s industry-leading EliteSiC MOSFET technology, Magna eDrive systems can offer better cooling performance and faster acceleration and charging rates, improving efficiency and increasing the range of electric vehicles (EVs).

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Czech government, ?EZ sign MOU on $2.4B, 40GWh gigafactory; ?EZ lithium mine project progressing

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The Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) and majority state-owned energy group ?EZ The automotive industry is the cornerstone of the Czech economy and its share in our GDP is almost 10 percent. —Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlí? Geomet s.r.o. Geomet s.r.o.

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A123 Systems opening new manufacturing facility in Czech Republic; support for increasing volume of 12V and 48V Li-ion systems

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Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems is expanding its operations in Europe by opening a new manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic city of Ostrava. The opening of the new facility is the result of a substantial surge in European market demand for low-voltage automotive products, a strategic focus of A123.

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LCA finds EMN high-purity manganese products have lower carbon footprint than incumbent industry

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Highlights of the results include: The GWP of HPEMM produced at Chvaletice, using 100% renewable power, is 64% lower than the estimated GWP of HPEMM produced by the incumbent industry. Data analyzed was from public sources for different operational manganese plants in the country.

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German minister Wissing starts international e-fuels dialogue

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The conference is focused on the potential of e-fuels and strategies for a successful market ramp-up. A successful market ramp-up of e-fuels requires comprehensive political support—worldwide. Legal and planning certainty are necessary prerequisites for industry and investors.

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Euro Manganese produces HPEMM from Chvaletice demonstration plant

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Euro Manganese has produced high-purity electrolytic manganese metal (HPEMM) from its demonstration plant at the Chvaletice Project in the Czech Republic. Euro Manganese is a battery materials company focused on becoming a leading producer of high-purity manganese for the electric vehicle industry. Earlier post.)

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European marine systems integrator orders Nuvera fuel cell system

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Nuvera is making a greener marine industry reality by providing zero-emission, high-productivity fuel cell solutions as an alternative to gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines. According to H2Boat, a marine vessel with an onboard hydrogen system exemplifies how passenger comfort can be achieved while minimizing environmental impact.

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