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DOE selects Arizona State University to lead new institute to drive industrial decarbonization through electrification of process heat

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Arizona State University to lead the seventh Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute. The industrial sector is responsible for more than 30% of the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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EV Charger Manufacturing in the U.S… Why Does It Matter?

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The White House recently implemented rules for various federal funding opportunities requiring companies to be Buy America compliant. The EV charging industry is no different. These requirements are put in place to not only promote job growth in the United States but also to ensure that industry supply chains are secure and stable.

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Bridgestone develops tire using 75% recycled and renewable materials; recycled plastic bottles, recycled steel and natural rubber from guayule

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The company has completed production of 200 demonstration tires and is pursuing joint evaluation with automakers for use on the next generation of electrified SUVs and crossovers (CUVs). Aiken also operates an on-site, 8-acre solar array that provides renewable energy to aid in powering the plant’s manufacturing operations.

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Nikola and PGT trucking sign LOI for 100 Nikola FCEV trucks

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PGT), an international multi-service flatbed transportation company, to advance electric drive heavy-duty transport. Deliveries of the FCEVs to PGT are anticipated to begin in 2023 when production commences at Nikola’s Coolidge, Arizona manufacturing facility. Nikola Corporation announced a collaboration with PGT Trucking, Inc.

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Nikola Motor Company hires Jesse Schneider from BMW as hydrogen and fuel cell technologies VP

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A noted hydrogen and fuel cell expert, Schneider is an automotive industry veteran who spent most of his career working for BMW and Mercedes-Benz. As we prepare for production testing, durability and manufacturing, it was necessary to hire one of the top fuel cell pioneers in the world. —Trevor Milton, CEO, Nikola Motor Company.

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Li-Cycle opens its fourth Li-ion battery Spoke recycling facility in Alabama

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Li-Cycle’s fourth Spoke recycling facility in North America has capacity to process up to 10,000 tonnes of manufacturing scrap and end-of-life batteries per year. The Alabama Spoke is strategically located to support the recycling needs of the company’s growing battery supply customer base in the southeastern US region.

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Nikola executes reverse merger with VectoIQ; now to be listed on NASDAQ; BEV and FCEV trucks

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to create a company focused on the development of next generation smart transportation. Nasdaq:VTIQ) is a $230-million publicly traded Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, acquisition or similar business combination within 24 months of its IPO, which was completed 18 May 2018.

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