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Germany launches R&D facility for industrial-scale Li-ion cell manufacturing; €500M in funding

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The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has launched the Battery Cell Research Production Center, a new R&D and large-scale industrial manufacturing plant for lithium-ion cells; the center will receive an investment of €500 million. The BMZ Group is a global player in the production of lithium-ion system solutions.

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2023’s Top Stories About Energy

Cars That Think

The machines are already generating electricity at scores of installations, and the company’s backers include some of the biggest names in tech investing, including Bill Gates and Vinod Khosla. Welcome to Fusion City, USA At Helion Energy, workers build a section of the company’s Polaris fusion reactor.

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Targray to distribute Golden Light LiPF6-based electrolyte materials to North America and Europe

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Targray Technology International has entered into a distribution agreement with Golden Light Hi-Tech (Shantou Jinguang Hi-Tech Company (USA) Inc) for the distribution of its electrolyte materials across North America and Europe.

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GODI India gets LFP BIS Certification for indigenous Li-ion cells – ET Auto

Baua Electric

GODI aims to establish extensive indigenous manufacturing facilities for GIGA scale production of NMC & LFP cells, catering to the electric vehicle (EV), energy storage system (ESS), and defense sectors in India, Europe, and USA. We are already in discussion with several domestic and international OEMs.

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Mercedes-Benz to Launch Limited Series Production of B Class F-CELL Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Late This Year

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The first of around 200 vehicles will be delivered to customers in Europe and the USA at the beginning of next year. Mercedes-Benz’ stated position is that the development of electric cars with battery and fuel cell drives for local zero-emission driving is a means of supplementing vehicles with high-tech internal combustion engines.

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139. THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST: Predictions for 2022

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The geopolitical divorce between the USA and China, and to some lesser extent between western economies and China, accelerates. Against the backdrop of government policies, economic growth and easy access to capital, the tech sector continues to witness an influx of new ideas, willing entrepreneurs and talent escaping dying industries.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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On-sale in the USA from late 2021, the Hummer lobs with super-expensive launch pricing and immense capability courtesy of a 745kW tri-motor powertrain. The Ford Bronco is also expected to feature this tech. All models feature a 30kWh lithium-ion battery pack, 18kW e-motor and a range up to 180km.

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