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Volkswagen Passenger Cars lifts global deliveries of BEV vehicles by 197% and of electric vehicles overall by 158% in 2020

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In 2020, Volkswagen Passenger Cars delivered more than 212,000 electric cars in total (+158 percent versus 2019), including nearly 134,000 battery electric vehicles (+197 percent versus 2019). 3 was the most frequently delivered BEV in Finland, Slovenia and Norway in December. in 2019 to 34.8% In Sweden, the ID.3

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China’s Kaidi to build €1B BTL biofuel refinery in Finland

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The second-generation biomass plant will use energy wood as the main feedstock and it will be the first of its kind, not only in Finland but globally. The plant could be operational in 2019. We find Finland the most interesting country to invest in for biofuels production in the Northern hemisphere.

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Umicore inaugurates CAM plant in Poland; complete battery materials value chain in Europe

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The gigafactory will supply battery materials to Umicore’s car and battery cell customers in Europe and marks an important step in achieving the European Union’s ambition of having its own battery ecosystem that is both sustainable and competitive on a global scale. Currently, Umicore in Nysa employs about 240 people.

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PGM leader Sibanye-Stillwater enters battery metals sector through a partnership with and investment in lithium miner Keliber

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Keliber’s wholly owned, advanced lithium project, the Keliber project, is located in Kaustinen, Kokkola and Kruunupyy municipalities in Finland, which are among the most significant lithium-bearing areas in Europe. Based on a feasibility study completed in 2019 and improved in 2020, Keliber currently has 9.3

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Valmet Automotive starts EV battery pack production in Salo

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Valmet Automotive has started the production of EV battery packs in its new plant in Salo, Finland. The project has progressed with speed, as the construction work started in May 2019. The work has included building new facilities for logistics and the construction of production lines.

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Stora Enso’s pilot plant for producing lignin-based carbon materials for batteries now operational

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This follows the company’s €10-million investment announced in 2019. The global battery market is projected to grow tenfold over the next decade as battery producers seek more sustainable materials for the electrification of mobility. Earlier post.) Stora Enso Lignode carbon powder.

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Volvo delivers 74-tonne electric truck for HCT testing

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—Jan-Olof Mattsson, CEO of Mattsson Åkeri Since Volvo Trucks started production of all-electric trucks in 2019, the company has sold nearly 5,000 electric trucks in 40 countries around the world. Globally, Volvo Trucks has set the target that half of all trucks sold are electric by 2030. truck combinations on most roads.

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