Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2023

This investment strengthens the role of the Kuppenheim site within the global Mercedes-Benz production network and marks a decisive step for Mercedes-Benz’s sustainable business strategy as it moves towards going “Electric Only”.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2022

—Jeff Morrison, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. CAM is a key battery material consisting of components such as processed nickel, lithium and other materials representing about 40% of the cost of a battery cell.

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Li-ion GM Supplies Nickel Lithium 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As automotive battery demand expands globally, access to battery materials is of increasing importance. Given the critical role of EVs in reducing the carbon footprint of the transportation sector, GM says it is committed to the responsible sourcing of the mined materials needed for EV production.

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GM Supplies Nickel Lithium Renewable 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The selected projects, led by universities, national laboratories, and the private sector aim to develop commercially scalable technologies that will enable greater domestic supplies of copper, nickel, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and other critical elements. Harvard University. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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Supplies Ni-Li Carbon Universal 345

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2022

The price of lithium is likely to fall back to its pre-surge level by around 2025, according to the study, published in the journal Joule. Contrary to anticipation, the global LIB supply chain is currently haunted by market fluctuations. In 2020, the top 3 lithium-producing countries made up 90% of global supply.

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Price Supplies Nickel Lithium Sodium 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The BMW Group is particularly focused on keeping the carbon footprint and consumption of resources for production as low as possible, starting in the supply chain. The cobalt and lithium used as raw materials for the new generation of BMW battery cells will be sourced from certified mines. Earlier post.)

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 18, 2023

Charged spoke with Stéphane Ponthieux, Director of Certification, Global Service Line at Bureau Veritas, which performs on-site verification services and partners with OPTEL to provide the V-Trace solution. But the carbon footprint of battery production is not neutral. And as of today, after the car is made, it’s a reality.

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