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Schaeffler introducing 4in1 electric axles for EVs

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In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America. Heat is a scarce and valuable resource in electric cars, which do not have the waste heat from internal combustion engines for heating the interior, for example. Axles like these are more than two meters wide.

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Panasonic and Tesla expand supply agreement for Li-ion cells; nearly 2 billion through 2017

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Panasonic Corporation and Tesla Motors have expanded their 2011 supply agreement so that Panasonic will now supply nearly 2 billion automotive-grade lithium-ion battery cells to Tesla through 31 December 2017 at long-term preferential prices. —Tesla Quarterly Report (10Q) for quarter ending 30 June 2013.

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Stellantis production affected by cyberattack on Chinese supplier

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Multiple car brands under Stellantis were affected by a cyberattack on Chinese supplier, Yanfeng International Automotive Co. Yanfeng supplies automobile manufacturers with car parts including electronics, seats, interiors, and other components. The legacy automaker is a shareholder of Leapmotor after investing €1.5

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Enovix raises $45M; working to develop its 3D Silicon Lithium-ion technology for EV market

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Based on successfully deploying 3D Silicon Lithium-ion Battery technology in portable electronic devices, Enovix is now working with leading international automobile manufacturers to develop its patented battery technology for the electric vehicle (EV) market. Enovix expects to supply the EV market within 5 years.

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Toshiba to Supply Electric Drive Motors to Ford Staring in 2012; Expanding Manufacturing Capacity in US

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Ford Motor Company has awarded Toshiba a major contract to supply electric drive motors for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Toshiba Corporation will expand manufacturing capacity at its plant in Houston, Texas for production of the high-performance drive motors for HEV, PHEV and EV applications. Toshiba Transportation Systems.

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Dark Secrets at The Heart EV Supply chain We Often Fail to Address

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So that’s cleared up but there is one more area that has been overlooked which is the pollution involved with the supply chain of EVs. EV Supply chain and Pollution. Despite the above-discussed issues, the magnitude of supply-chain emissions is rarely discussed. Standardize The Supply chain. The Real Problem.

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Air Products to Supply H2 Fueling Equipment for Transportation Demo Project in India

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Air Products will supply hydrogen fueling equipment for a hydrogen transportation demonstration project in New Delhi, India. Air Products and INOX Air Products will be providing the hydrogen fueling equipment, expertise on hydrogen safety, and hydrogen supply strategy. s research and development center in Faridabad, north of New Delhi.

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