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BMW Group joins sustainable lithium mining project in Chile

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The BMW Group has joined the cross-sector “Responsible Lithium Partnership” project. The BMW Group is the sixth member to join the initiative. Earlier post.) The project does not promote lithium sourcing or the purchase or sale of mineral raw materials.

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BMW Group to source lithium from Livent

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To support its accelerated expansion of e-mobility in the coming years, the BMW Group will source lithium from a second leading supplier, US-based Livent. Livent will supply the lithium directly to the BMW Group’s battery cell manufacturers from 2022 on. The value of the multi-year contract will total around €285 million.

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BMW and Nissan again partner to add 174 more DC fast chargers in US with EVgo

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BMW and Nissan have again joined forces—this time with EVgo, the nation’s largest public DC Fast charging network—to increase public access to DC Fast charging stations across the US. This latest expansion builds on the 120 dual-port DC Fast chargers that BMW and Nissan announced together in December 2015. Earlier post.)

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WiTricity extends recent funding for a total of $52M

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The technology can already be seen in action with McLaren’s Speedtail Hyper-GT and the BMW 530e iPerformance. Professor of Physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), MacArthur Fellow and WiTricity founder. WiTricity’s technology enables a hands-free and efficient charging experience for EV drivers. Marin Solja?i?,

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Verizon and auto companies establish 4G Venture Forum For Connected Cars

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BMW, Honda, Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors and Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. Professor Sanjay Sarma of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology also joins the Forum, providing members a link to track important advancements in related academic research. are joining Verizon as the initial members of the Forum.

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3 R.I. Grieco retail outlets to pay $557K for misleading gross sales

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The 3 retail outlets are a part of Grieco Car Team, which has alternative retail outlets promoting Acura, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz and Nissan and in addition has places in California, Florida and Massachusetts. Mike Grieco Jr., CEO, was once a 2013 Car Information 40 below 40 honoree.

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Hyundai, Kia Announce Solid-State Battery With Factorial Energy

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Factorial Energy, a Massachusetts-based developer of solid-state battery technology, announced cooperation with Hyundai Motor Co. Unlike Toyota who aims to have a solid-state battery prototype this year (or BMW in 2025), this cooperative endeavour has no specific timetable for a prototype or a full-scale production car.

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