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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

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Battery maker Octillion Power Systems will supply advanced lithium-ion batteries to Brazilian manufacturer FNM (Fábrica Nacional de Mobilidades) for the production of 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev. Future plans include electric buses, vans and tractors. Octillion and FNM announced their partnership in October 2020.

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GlobalFoundries, Ford partner to address auto chip supply and meet growing demand

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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.

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Mercedes-Benz begins production of EQS electric luxury sedan at Factory 56 in Sindelfingen

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan, the long-wheelbase version and the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class are already rolling off the production line at Factory 56. This becomes clear, for example, in the “Fullflex Marriage”, whereby the vehicle body is connected to the drive system.

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Rio Tinto secures direct container service from Pilbara to Singapore

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Mining major Rio Tinto has secured a new commercial freight shipping service connecting Western Australia’s Pilbara region to the major international shipping hub of Singapore. Rio Tinto owns a world-class, integrated network of 16 iron ore mines in the Pilbara region. —Viva Energy Sales Manager Gavin Syminton.

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GigaDevice’s automotive flash memory achieves 100M units shipment milestone

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With the rapid development of autonomous, connected, and new energy vehicles, automotive electronic system design in compact spaces brings increasing challenges. GigaDevice provides best-of-class supply chain management to global automotive design centers that depend on support across all regions.

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United to buy 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom; option for 35 more; optimized for 100% SAF

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United and Boom will also work together to accelerate production of greater supplies of SAF. —twice the speed of today’s fastest airliners—at 60,000 feeet, Overture can connect more than 500 destinations in nearly half the time. Results varied by seating class, configuration, and route.

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Einride & GE Appliances to deploy first US fleet of autonomous and electric trucks

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As a result of this partnership, GEA is expected to save 970 tons of CO 2 emissions within the first year, playing a role in its global commitment to reduce its environmental footprint by utilizing a state-of-the-art supply chain.

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