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APRIL 5, 2022

From June 2022, there will be a new tariff system for the approximately 300,000 charging points in the Mercedes me Charge network in Europe. Mercedes me Charge offers customers access to more than 850 charging point operators in Europe. Mercedes me Charge will offer three new charging tariffs tailored to individual driving performance.

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JUNE 5, 2022

Meanwhile, the movement to manufacture batteries locally for automobile applications in North America and Europe is becoming active with auto makers and battery cell makers implementing supply chain strategies.

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MAY 15, 2022

A new NOAA study covering four decades of tropical cyclones found that reducing particulate air pollution in Europe and North America has contributed to an increase in the number of tropical cyclones in the North Atlantic basin and a decrease in the number of these storms in the Southern Hemisphere. Credit: NOAA.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Aluminum maker Constellium SE is in the advanced planning stages of an investment to increase its recycling capacity in Europe. This project will be focused on using recycled material to provide slabs for Constellium’s automotive and packaging businesses in Europe. Recycling scrap is critical to the aluminum life cycle.

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MAY 28, 2021

The all-new Qashqai will be Nissan’s first model built in Europe using a significant number of lightweight aluminum panels. Under the Nissan Green Program 2022, Nissan aims to replace 30% of the raw materials used in cars built in 2022 with materials that don’t rely on newly mined resources.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

In the report, the investigators describe the development of new exposure models for all of Europe for four pollutants: fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), black carbon (BC), nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), and ozone (O 3 ), as well as PM 2.5 particle composition. Brunekreef B, Strak M, Chen J, Andersen ZJ, Atkinson R, Bauwelinck M, et al.

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MAY 10, 2023

an industry leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery and the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, signed a Letter of Intent to jointly study the feasibility of, and later, develop a Hub facility in Portovesme, Italy.

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OCTOBER 15, 2018

The BMW Group, Northvolt and Umicore have formed a joint technology consortium in order to work closely together on the continued development of a complete and sustainable value chain for battery cells for electrified vehicles in Europe. The chief objective is to make battery cells sustainable by establishing a closed life-cycle loop.

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MAY 3, 2021

Russian Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation and the EDF Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement in March 2021 to develop green hydrogen in Russia and Europe. Rosatom systematically develops carbon-free energy generation, and our projects aren’t limited by our extensive capacity in nuclear.

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MARCH 12, 2019

Air pollution could be causing double the number of excess deaths a year in Europe than has been estimated previously, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal. Estimated excess mortality attributed to air pollution in Europe, and the contributing disease categories. Credit: European Heart Journal.

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Electrek

MAY 10, 2023

General Motors has been building up its resources and capabilities for an all-electric future. With a vast lineup of fully electric vehicles, GM plans to spearhead its return to Europe as an EV-only brand. more… The post GM launching its first EVs in Europe this fall to spearhead its return to the region appeared first on Electrek.

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MARCH 1, 2021

Gevo expects that each Net-Zero Project will have the capability to produce approximately 45MGPY of liquid hydrocarbons (jet fuel and renewable gasoline) and are also expected to produce at least 350,000,000 lbs/yr of high protein animal feed.

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APRIL 13, 2023

Due to its aggressive regulation of ICE vehicles, one of the leading regions for EV adoption is Europe, which currently plans to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035. But to achieve its monumental goal, its domestic automotive industry has been kicked into high gear, and one resource is needed above all the rest, batteries.

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MAY 31, 2021

The European Commission’s Joint Research Center recently published a report analyzing research and innovation (R&I) in low-emission alternative energy for transport in Europe. Advanced biofuels, hydrogen and synthetic paraffinic fuels), and there is not enough infrastructure for their deployment across Europe. Ortega Hortelano, A.,

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Program overview of Metallurgy Europe as presented in a 2012 position paper from the ESF. European industry has launched Metallurgy Europe, a 7-year, €1-billion ($1.3-billion) David Jarvis, Chairman of Metallurgy Europe and Head of Strategic and Emerging Technologies at ESA. Europe Materials Research' Click to enlarge.

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JULY 16, 2020

The battery cells will be produced in Europe at the Northvolt gigafactory currently under construction in Skellefteå in northern Sweden (series plant Northvolt Ett) from 2024. To make an effective contribution to climate protection, we aim to improve our products’ overall environmental balance—from resources to recycling.

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MARCH 7, 2023

More than two-thirds (68%) of lithium-ion battery production planned for Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, according to new analysis by the European NGO Transport & Environment. Without this expansion, Europe will not be able to satisfy its battery demand in 2030 and will need to import from foreign rivals.

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MARCH 28, 2024

“We also make a major contribution to the closed-loop approach of traction batteries, as this extends the battery life in the vehicle, which conserves important resources.” Source: MAN The post MAN rolls out battery repair centers across Europe – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The regulations will constrain not only battery manufacturers within Europe but also electric-vehicle companies, who will need to source their batteries in ways that meet the regulations. But here’s the problem: Europe is not especially well situated to optimize compliance with the new demands. — Nature Materials editorial.

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JULY 17, 2020

EIT InnoEnergy, the European innovation engine for sustainable energy, announced a partnership with Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan), a start-up lithium exploration company, to produce the world’s first completely carbon-neutral lithium in Germany. The region contains Europe’s largest lithium resource and one of the largest worldwide.

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JANUARY 13, 2021

have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to launch a 50-50 joint-venture based in France by the end of the first half of 2021, targeting more than 30% share of the fuel cell-powered light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in Europe. Groupe Renault and Plug Power Inc.

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JUNE 26, 2019

While more than half of the respondents were located in North America, other regions, including Europe and Japan, were also represented. When asked to note the biggest bottlenecks in their workflow, respondents’ answers fell into three main themes: Scarcity of expertise and resources. Battery reliability was number two at 19%.)

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JANUARY 23, 2023

In Europe, many bicycle manufacturers use frames manufactured in Asia, and many of these frames are also ultimately disposed of in landfills in Asia. In order to contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions from its business operations, V Frames utilizes local resources in Germany and recycles used frames in its bicycle production.

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JULY 1, 2023

Imerys contributes its lithium mineral resources, land and infrastructure for an 80% stake in the joint venture, while British Lithium brings its bespoke lithium processing technology, its technical team and its lithium pilot plant for the remaining 20%. EMILI, launched in 2022, is also using lithium-bearing granite as its source mineral.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

A new study by MIT researchers, published this month in Atmospheric Environment , finds that in Europe, 10 major auto manufacturers produced diesel cars, sold between 2000 and 2015, that generate up to 16 times more NO x emissions on the road than in regulatory tests—a level that exceeds European limits but does not violate any EU laws.

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JUNE 28, 2022

Stellantis has made a €50-million equity investment in lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd. Stellantis has increased planned battery capacity by 140 GWh to approximately 400 GWh, to be supported by five battery manufacturing plants in Europe and North America, together with additional supply contracts. Earlier post.).

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 19, 2024

Latin American nations, by and large, lack the means and resources to promote EVs like the US, Europe, and China have done. An interesting development is underway in developing countries, and it’s most visible right now in Latin America. At best, we have some benefits regarding transit in restricted times.

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JULY 2, 2018

The new ACEA data not only show a clear split in electric car sales between Central-Eastern and Western Europe, but also a pronounced North-South divide (eg Greece 0.2%, Italy 0.2% And the Parliament is proposing even more aggressive targets, going as far as 50%. —Erik Jonnaert. and Spain 0.6%). —Erik Jonnaert.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Vulcan Energy Resources ( earlier post ) and Stellantis have signed a binding lithium hydroxide offtake agreement to supply, starting in 2026, a minimum of 81,000 tonnes and a maximum of 99,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide over the duration of the initial five-year agreement.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Renault Group and Vulcan Energy Resources , a lithium developer targeting carbon-neutral lithium production ( earlier post ), have signed a lithium offtake term sheet. This agreement is for an initial five-year term which can be extended if mutually agreed, with a start of commercial delivery set for 2026.

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JUNE 1, 2021

The air in the United States and Western Europe is much cleaner than even a decade ago. Low-sulfur gasoline standards and regulations on power plants have successfully cut sulfate concentrations in the air, reducing the fine particulate matter that harms human health and cleaning up the environmental hazard of acid rain.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Gelsinger reminded the audience in Munich that Intel has plans to build at least two new semiconductor factories in Europe with plans for future investments that could reach €80 billion over the next decade. Gelsinger described the situation as both a massive challenge and enormous opportunity.

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MARCH 7, 2017

Speaking at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, Honda Motor Europe’s President and COO, Katsushi Inoue outlined Honda’s commitment to an electric future in Europe, with a specific aim to have electrified powertrains in two-thirds of Honda cars sold in Europe by 2025. —Katsushi Inoue.

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JUNE 2, 2023

This news follows the Fisker Ocean Extreme’s recent European WLTP certification of 707 km / 440 UK mile range on standard 20" wheels and tires, which is the longest range of any electric SUV sold in Europe today. The Fisker Ocean Extreme has been certified by European authorities for sale in Europe.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In the last five years, Europe has bestowed massive new regulatory and spending power on the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, known as. Now, Frontex is refocusing its resources from shipboard patrols to aerial and remote sensing, according to its. percent to €543 million in 2021. Meantime, the E.U. What the tech is up against.

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APRIL 12, 2022

Hyzon’s HYMAX, sold in Europe, is available in 24-, 46- and 70-tonne configurations. Through the coordinated management of these resources, Hylane aims to provide sustainable and flexible mobility management to its customers. Hyzon also plans a Class 6 fuel-cell-electric truck for the European market.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The Action Plan looks at the current and future challenges and proposes actions to reduce Europe’s dependency on third countries, diversifying supply from both primary and secondary sources and improving resource efficiency and circularity while promoting responsible sourcing worldwide. —Maroš Šef?ovi?,

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