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Cabot Corporation partnering with Argonne, SAFT in DOE-funded project for development of low-cobalt cathodes

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Cabot Corporation, a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, has been selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to participate in an advanced vehicle technologies research project that is part of a large, $80-million funding package ( earlier post ). economic growth. economic growth.

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Nikola & GM form strategic partnership; GM to engineer & manufacture Nikola Badger BEV & FCEV; 11% ownership

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Nikola Corporation and General Motors Co. General Motors will engineer, homologate, validate and manufacture the Nikola Badger battery electric and fuel cell versions. General Motors is one of the top engineering and manufacturing companies in the world. Nikola is one of the most innovative companies in the world. Nikola Badger.

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US Steel, Norfolk Southern, and Greenbrier collaborate on new, sustainable high-strength steel railcar; weight reduced up to 15,000 lbs

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United States Steel Corporation, Norfolk Southern Corporation and The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. Greater Freight Capacity: Enhancements to the gondola design also afford greater freight capacity. jointly announced a new, more sustainable steel gondola railcar.

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Rivian Q1 income to mirror manufacturing facility downtime

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Future Rivian is operating in the back of the presen it wishes to satisfy its 2023 manufacturing estimate, the corporate says it’s laying the groundwork for higher numbers for the left-overs of the 12 months. The corporate’s maximum affordable car recently is the bottom R1T at $74,800 with delivery.

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DOE announces approximately $64M in funding for 18 projects to advance H2@Scale

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $64 million in Fiscal Year 2020 funding for 18 projects that will support the H2@Scale vision for affordable hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and use. TOPIC 1: ELECTROLYZER MANUFACTURING R&D. Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation. Nikola Corporation.

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Tesla’s corporate family rating upgraded to Ba1 by Moody’s Investors Services

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Tesla’s corporate family rating has been upgraded two levels from Ba3 to Ba1 by Moody’s Investors Services, citing a positive outlook that the automaker will maintain its position as the leading manufacturer of EVs. The expansion of its products and consumer base could increase deliveries to an anticipated 1.4

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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In addition to providing a Honda e: Business Bike series model to Japan Post and Vietnam Post Corporation for mail delivery, Honda is currently conducting joint trials with Thailand Post Company Limited, and planning to begin production and sales of the Benly e: in Thailand before the end of this month. Platform strategy. Battery sharing.