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HYVIA introduces its first electrolyzer in its plant in Flins, France

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It will initially supply the plant in order to test the fuel cells of the Renault Master H2-TECH vehicles marketed by HYVIA as well as the hydrogen refueling stations. As such, our electrolyzer is part of the development of skills that HYVIA brings to the Renault Group Refactory in Flins, dedicated to the circular economy.

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Why New Production Sources of Tungsten Are Critical for Increased Global Supply

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and global economies with businesses and manufacturers having to close doors and furlough employees, the global trade markets plummeted to an 11-year low of 41.5% in the April report for the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Index. and this has caused a great deal of concern about the overall supply chain of tungsten.

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COVID-19 outbreak poised to strengthen EV momentum and the markets for cobalt and copper

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Second, the question of how to transform traditional supply chains without facing challenges from politicians and unions. Although these are distressing times, it is also a chance to restructure supply chains and take more decisive steps towards embracing electric vehicles. This is mainly due to supply disruptions. Around 1.8%

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BorgWarner Acquires EGR Company Dytech ENSA

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The acquisition strengthens BorgWarner’s strategic position to address the technology challenges of optimizing the air and exhaust system for lower emissions, improved fuel economy and performance. Manganello, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner.

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After global milestone, where will Tesla Supercharging expand to next?

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At the same time, countries that Tesla has only recently expanded to , including Spain, Italy, and Portugal, will be looking for more charging. A country with over 1 billion people will always have problems with supply. Expansion in China will likely be an ongoing process. Overall, Tesla finds itself in a target-rich environment.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance, CEA and FSI to Form Joint Venture to Develop and Manufacture Batteries for Electric Vehicles

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance will use its European battery plants in France, the UK and Portugal to supply electric vehicles built around Europe and Turkey. The FSI is a fund that takes minority interests in French companies that have the potential to create value and competitiveness for the economy. Earlier post.).

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Nissan to make electic car batteries at Sunderland plant

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Prime Minister Gordon Brown said: “Nissan’s investment in a new battery plant and its hope to start producing electric vehicles here in Sunderland is great news for the local economy, creating up to 350 direct jobs and creating and safeguarding hundreds more in the associated supply chain. . Nissan Motor Co.,

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