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BMW Group plans to source steel produced with green power and hydrogen from H2GS in Sweden

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In this way, raw materials can be used multiple times in a circular economy and natural resources protected. H2 Green Steel is building its steel production site in the province of Norrbotten in northern Sweden, close to the Arctic Circle. Last year, the BMW Group signed a long-term battery-cell supply contract with Northvolt.

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EC approves second major battery innovation project; €2.9B (US$3.5B) from 12 member states

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The European Commission has approved , under EU State aid rules, a second Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research and innovation in the battery value chain. The project complements the first IPCEI in the battery value chain that the Commission approved in December 2019 with €3.2 billion (US$3.5

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April 2023 – BEVs dominated car sales in Sweden

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full battery electrics (BEVs), and 22.1% Whilst some other regions, less far along the EV transition, are seeing a rise in HEVs (plugless hybrids — a temporary transition technology), in Sweden (and Norway), this category is already becoming passé. Sweden’s HEV share dropped YoY from 11.5% April’s combined plugin result of 55.7%

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Sweden’s Northvolt commits to invest in EV battery plant in Germany – ET Auto

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Swedish lithium-ion battery producer Northvolt said on Wednesday it had committed to go ahead with its planned investment in an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant near Heide, Germany.

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EC approves €3.2B public support by 7 Member States for a pan-European battery push

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The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules an Important Project of Common European interest (IPCEI) jointly notified by Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden to support research and innovation in the common European priority area of batteries. stationary energy storage, power tools, etc.).

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Volvo partnership will recycle EV batteries into energy storage

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As the world transitions to sustainable transportation through electric vehicles (EVs), some are considering ways to reduce EV battery waste. One such company includes Volvo, which has announced a partnership to recycle old EV batteries into new energy storage systems. This represents a key opportunity for OEMs like Volvo Group.

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Tesla Model Y strengthens its position in Sweden

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The ET5 is a premium priced, mid sized sedan, with long range, battery swapping, and with a tech focus. Outlook Sweden’s auto industry organization, Mobility Sweden , has recently downgraded its overall auto sales forecast for 2023, from 290,000 down to 265,000 units. What are your thoughts on Sweden’s EV transition?

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