Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Jaguar Land Rover and Wolfspeed announced a strategic partnership for the supply of Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors for next-generation electric vehicles, delivering increased powertrain efficiency and extended driving range.

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Land Rover Supplies Electric Vehicles Vehicles 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2022

The challenge of meeting Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 “will be short-circuited and remain out of reach” unless significant new copper supply comes online in a timely way, according to a new study by S&P Global that examines the growing mismatch between available copper supply and future demand resulting from the energy transition.

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Supplies Global Energy Emissions 243

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

and New Zealand’s Hiringa Energy signed a vehicle supply agreement, with Hyzon commissioned to build and supply Hiringa with zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV). Hyzon’s FCEVs will be powered by green hydrogen supplied through Hiringa’s nationwide refueling infrastructure. Hyzon Motors Inc. Earlier post.).

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New Zealand Supplies Fuel Motor 304

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2022

Foxconn plans to build an EV ecosystem and a complete battery production chain in the southern city as part of its ambition to expand into the EV industry, ranging from the development of EVs to the production of battery packs and cells, and energy storage systems. million (US$50,000) per vehicle.

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Taiwan Building Batteries Battery 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

BorgWarner is building upon its current 400V inverter business with a major global OEM by now also supplying 800V silicon carbide-based (SiC) inverters. Ranging from 150 to 350 kW, BorgWarner inverters can be customized to fit customers’ exact needs.

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Supplies Volt Power Powered 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2021

UK-based Tevva, a developer of long-range electric trucks, and Vattenfall Network Solutions, a division of Vattenfall, the leading European energy company, are partnering to help businesses switch to a zero-emission vehicle fleet and to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations.

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Hydrogen Transportation Emissions Range 397

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2023

The HYER Power project will develop a hydrogen fuel cell range extender module that will integrate into electric vehicles used for specialist applications such as ambulances, fire engines and street sweepers.

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Range Fuel Hydrogen Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2023

With a range of 100 miles, Midnight is optimized for back-to-back short distance trips of around 20 miles, with a charging time of approximately 10 minutes in-between. Midnight is designed to be safe, sustainable, quiet and, with its expected payload of more than 1,000 pounds, can carry four passengers plus a pilot.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 19, 2024

Funded Projects Will Lower EV Technology Costs, Increase Driving Range, and Build a Sustainable, Secure Domestic Battery Supply Chain WASHINGTON, [continued] The post U.S.

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Supplies Electric Vehicles Energy Washington 111

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2023

billion (US$886 million) to build a cathode manufacturing facility that will provide materials that ultimately supply batteries for Ford’s future electric vehicles. For SK On, the new facility is part of its efforts to secure a stable supply of key battery materials in North America. million EVs a year.

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North America Manufacturer Ford Building 195

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The ProGen 125kW fuel cell provides best-in-class power density, fuel-based operational flexibility and range flexibility for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Building on 25 years of innovation, BAE Systems’ Gen3 Series-EV battery electric and Series-H hydrogen fuel cell products power buses around the globe.

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Supplies Fuel Batteries Battery 243

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Eurocell EMEA , an Anglo-Korean battery company, plans to build its first European Gigafactory in just 12 months—far faster than other Gigafactories. With an initial £600-million (US$813-million) investment planned over two phases, it intends to supply European energy storage, automotive, and e-mobility applications.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion in its US operations, including $1 billion to prepare for the production of electric vehicles at the company’s Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina, and $700 million to build a new high-voltage battery assembly facility in nearby Woodruff, SC. By 2030 BMW Group will build at least six fully electric models in the US.

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BMW Building South Carolina Batteries 243

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

GlobalFoundries (GF), a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing, and Ford Motor Company announced a strategic collaboration to advance semiconductor manufacturing and technology development within the United States, aiming to boost chip supplies for Ford and the US automotive industry. billion units expected by 2024.

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Supplies Ford Auto Auto Industry 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

BrightDrop, GM’s new business focused on electric last-mile deliveries ( earlier post ), has completed the first production builds of the EV600, a key milestone to deliver its first electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) to FedEx Express in time for the holiday season. Available at a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 pounds.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2022

Morrow Batteries (Morrow) and IBU-tec advanced materials AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and qualification of large-scale supply of European LFP (Lithium iron phosphate, LiFePO 4 ) cathode material to Morrow Batteries’ planned lithium-ion battery cell facility in Eyde Energy Park, Arendal, Norway.

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Supplies Batteries Battery Norway 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2021

Canda-based Lion Electric, a manufacturer of all-electric trucks and buses, is building a battery manufacturing plant and innovation center in Québec. The factory is planned to begin operations in early 2023 and will produce battery packs and modules made from Lithium-ion cells.

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Building Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2021

General Motors has joined the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), adding another element to company programs that support the sustainability and human rights of the EV supply chain. GM already requires suppliers to meet its standards and adhere to company values throughout the supply chain.

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GM Supplies Nickel Lithium Renewable 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2021

INOVYN, a subsidiary of INEOS, plans to upgrade existing production at its Runcorn Site so that it can supply compressed fuel-cell quality hydrogen to mobility and power generation sectors. INOVYN manufactures a wide range of chemicals that are used as raw materials in almost every industrial process. Earlier post.).

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Hydrogen Supplies Fuel Power 221

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

These will support vehicles ranging from light vehicles to medium- and heavy-duty trucks to large construction equipment. Sweden is a leader in renewable energy, with 98 percent of energy production being fossil free, which enables us to build our products using a more sustainable footprint in support of a zero-emissions future.

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Sweden Building Renewable Manufacturer 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2021

Demand outlooks and supply vulnerabilities vary widely by mineral, but the energy sector’s overall needs for critical minerals could increase by as much as six times by 2040, depending on how rapidly governments act to reduce emissions. Ensure adequate investment in diversified sources of new supply. Source: IEA. Source: IEA.

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Supplies Climate Wind Clean 248

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

Envision AESC, a leading Japanese electric vehicle battery technology company, will invest $2 billion to build a new gigafactory in the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green, Warren County. The new strategic partnership with Kentucky provides up to $116.8

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

million pure electric vehicles with a range of 310 miles (500 km) per charge. In addition to the benefits realized by investing in manufacturing on US soil, LG Chem envisions the Tennessee site being the supply chain hub where material and recycling partners work together to supply global customers. billion) by 2027.

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Tennessee South Korea Building Renewable 259

Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

Honda is finally joining the EV race after announcing a massive $11 billion (CAD$15 billion) investment to build four new EV plants in Canada. The historic investment will be used to build Canada’s first EV supply chain, enabling 240,000 Honda EVs to be made for the US and Canada annually.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

BAE Systems has been selected by Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) to supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for its new fleet of buses in Ireland. Series-ER builds on that foundation, maximizing the efficiency of the energy storage system.

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Ireland San Francisco Supplies Power 324

Cars That Think

APRIL 15, 2024

Most EVs have rare-earth-magnet-based motors ranging from 150 to 300 kilowatts, and power densities between 1.1 Meanwhile, the company says they’ve developed a rare-earth-free motor right in the middle of that range: 220 kW. Most of our electric motors are in the range of 150 to 300 kilowatts. kilowatts per kilogram.

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Motor Motors Motoring Supplies 144

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Fuel Cell Business will supply and integrate fuel cell modules into a zero-emission train prototype as part of the FCH2RAIL project in Europe. An alternative is purely battery-powered trains, but these have a limited range of operation (30 to 70 kilometers), depending on the route profile and outside temperatures.

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Europe Supplies Fuel Toyota 261

Baua Electric

MAY 13, 2024

Supply chains within the automotive sector bore the brunt of these attacks, surpassing government agencies and the education sector in terms of detections. Supply chains within the automotive sector bore the brunt of these attacks, surpassing government agencies and the education sector in terms of detections.

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Auto Supplies India Insight 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Toyota will supply its fuel cell systems, including fuel cell stacks, hydrogen tanks and other key components to Caetanobus SA—the Portuguese bus engineering and production company—to build hydrogen fuel cell city buses. Toyota announced that it will provide its hydrogen fuel cell technology to Caetanobus SA in Portugal.

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Portugal Hydrogen Toyota Supplies 255

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2021

China-based battery maker CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd) and its subsidiary Shenzhen Dynanonic signed an agreement with Jiang’an county government (located in south-west China’s Sichuan province) to build a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials plant with a production capacity of 80 tpy.

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China Building Li-ion 2020 257

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Yachts de Luxe (YdL) of Singapore has placed a commercial 10-year worldwide contract with OXIS Energy valued at $5 million to build the world’s first luxury boat to be powered by Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) battery cells and battery systems technology. The objective is to achieve a range between 70 and 100 nautical miles at cruising speed.

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Lithium Sulfur Energy Monaco Batteries 221

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

Saudi Aramco and Air Products signed an agreement to jointly-build the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle fueling station in Saudi Arabia. Air Products’ proprietary SmartFuel hydrogen fueling technology will be incorporated into the new station to supply the vehicles with compressed hydrogen. —Ahmad O.

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Saudi Arabia Hydrogen Fuel Building 283

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2019

FCA will build a new battery assembly complex in Turin as part of its overall e-mobility strategy. With its new car battery assembly center at Mirafiori, FCA accelerates its drive to electrify, adding now another element to the ecosystem that starts from supply chain and ends with customer support.

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Building Batteries Battery Italy 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2018

This investment is part of BASF’s €400-million multi-step investment plan announced last year and builds upon initial battery materials production started in Harjavalta in 2018. Start-up is planned for late 2020, enabling the supply of approximately 300,000 full electric vehicles per year with BASF battery materials.

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Supplies Batteries Battery Finland 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The plant will have a potential annual cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh), which would supply batteries for approximately half a million cars per year. Our new battery plant will support our ambition to have a fully climate neutral manufacturing network and secure a supply of high-quality batteries for years to come.

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Volvo Sweden Batteries Battery 195

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Ricardo has received UK Government funding to optimize in-car thermal and energy management systems to improve electric vehicle range and battery performance. The research will optimize energy consumption and driver/passenger comfort, with the aim of increasing electric vehicle range by 5% while reducing overall cost by 10%.

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Electric Vehicles Range Land Rover Climate 186

Charged EVs

APRIL 1, 2024

The company is building a new plant in Nevada, and aims to be processing 10,000 tons of black mass (equivalent to about 150,000 EV battery packs) annually by 2025. That’s not to say that over the coming years, as we build a brand-new closed-loop recycling industry, that that doesn’t start to verticalize a little bit more.

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