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Daimler takes minority stake in Sila Nanotechnologies; next-generation lithium-ion battery materials

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The investment forms part of Sila Nano’s $170-million Series E financing, which was led by Daimler. With the latest round of financing secured, Sila Nano has begun ramping up production volume and plans to supply its first commercial customers in consumer electronics within the next year.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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It did not include CODA and Fisker nor models introduced after the survey period such as the Chevy Spark; Fiat 500e; BMW i3 and i8, or the Cadillac ELR. These expose dealers to legal liability for misstatements or for communicating misleading information to customers. Other incentive-related uncertainties abound.

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BMW Group, BASF SE, Samsung SDI and Samsung Electronics launch cross-industry project to support sustainable cobalt mining

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As part of a cross-industry initiative, the BMW Group, BASF SE, Samsung SDI and Samsung Electronics have launched a joint cobalt pilot project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This fully privately financed project seeks to pilot an approach to address challenges in artisanal mining.

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Volkswagen joins “Cobalt for Development” initiative

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The pilot project intends to strengthen legal compliance and improve health and safety conditions as well as social well-being in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where 70% of the world’s cobalt resources are located. The first trainings for mine operators and miners have just begun.

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