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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Molicel ), a supplier of lithium-ion battery cells, entered into a memorandum of understanding for Molicel to manufacture and supply the battery cells for Archer’s production electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight. Molicel belongs to the energy business of Taiwan Cement Corporation (TCC).

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MARCH 16, 2023

Chart is a leading global engineering design and manufacturer of highly engineered equipment in multiple applications for the clean energy and industrial gas markets. This type of station will service hydrogen vehicles up to Class 8 heavy-duty trucks using Chart’s liquid-based equipment enabling at least 8 kg per minute fills.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

The Nikola Tre FCEVs in the European 6x2 variant will be manufactured by the joint venture between Nikola and Iveco Group at the site created in Ulm, Germany. Thirty of the initial 100 Nikola Tre FCEVs are expected to be delivered to GP JOULE within 2024.

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MAY 12, 2022

Lordstown Motors, an OEM of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility and signed a contract manufacturing agreement and joint venture agreement for product development with affiliates of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn). and Irvine, Calif.

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JUNE 18, 2021

The first cells were produced using manual settings to refine the product design for future automated production. Along with this funding, iM3NY has $230 million of manufacturing assets in place. Magnis has a world-class graphite asset in Tanzania, associated production IP and a strategic partnership and 10% interest in C4V.

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APRIL 30, 2022

In 2021, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) launched a call for proposals to support R&D projects for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing, systems, components, and batteries in Canada. The selected projects are: Advanced Manufacturing Process Innovations – Flex-Ion Battery Innovation Center. Lead: Ventra Group Co.;

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

QuantumScape Corporation, a developer of next generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles, and Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp., We are now excited to partner with Kensington's unique team of world-class automotive executives, who share our vision of a cleaner and safer future powered by QuantumScape.

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JANUARY 6, 2021

The order includes a mix of new vehicles manufactured by Lightning eMotors, as well as new zero-emission powertrain systems developed by Lightning eMotors to be upfit by ABC Companies into customers’ previously operated vehicles. The first zero-emission motorcoach was delivered in December. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Under the agreements, Bosch will supply both fully assembled fuel-cell power modules as well as major components to Nikola, including the fuel-cell stack, for Nikola to assemble at its manufacturing facility in Coolidge. Nikola anticipates that the overall vehicle design will result in a range of up to approximately 500 miles.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Nikola’s Tre FCEVs for the North American market are slated for a 2023 launch from the company’s Coolidge, Arizona manufacturing facility. Under their Memorandum of Understanding, Nikola and OPAL Fuels intend to initiate beta projects with select customers to drive engagement and accelerate development.

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MAY 9, 2017

million for 13 projects designed to stimulate the use of high performance supercomputing in US manufacturing. will partner with LLNL to develop a multiphase CFD model for turbulent bubbly flow in airlift bioreactors in a project titled “Innovative Bioreactor Designs for Process Intensification in Biological Natural Gas Conversion.”.

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APRIL 10, 2017

Renesas Electronics Corporation announced its new 100kW-class inverter solution that achieves industry-leading small volume of 3.9 liter (L) for high-power 100kW-class motors in mid- to large-sized hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) including SUVs, and mid- to small-sized electric vehicles (EVs). L in the 50 kW class.

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AUGUST 16, 2023

ElectraMeccanica , a designer and assembler of electric vehicles, and Tevva , a manufacturer of electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, have entered into a definitive agreement, pursuant to which ElectraMeccanica and Tevva have agreed to combine by way of a British Columbia statutory plan of arrangement.

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MARCH 5, 2020

Nikola Corporation, a designer and developer of BEV and FCEV Class 8 trucks is executing a reverse merger with VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. Upon the closing of the transaction, the combined company will be named Nikola Corporation and is expected to remain NASDAQ-listed under the new ticker symbol “NKLA.”.

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has successfully completed verification tests on its VP-X turbine generator for thermal power plants—the first generator in the 900-MVA class to use indirect hydrogen cooling for stator conductors. Until now, all large-capacity turbine generators in the 900 MVA class have relied on water-cooling.

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MAY 14, 2021

has signed framework agreements with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) supporting joint development and manufacturing related to Project PEAR (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution), a program to develop a new breakthrough electric vehicle. Fisker Inc. Earlier post.). —Fisker Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Henrik Fisker.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Nikola Corporation and partner IVECO commercially launched the European Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty truck at IAA Transportation and unveiled the European Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) beta version. Nikola Tre BEV.

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JUNE 18, 2022

a developer of high-performance functional materials and nanocomposites, signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets and intellectual property, including 67 issued and 22 pending patents, of Optodot Corporation for an aggregate of $48.5 Meta Materials Inc., million, comprising $3.5 Background.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The technology features proprietary catalysts and reactor designs derived from plate and fin heat exchanger manufacturing techniques. CompactGTL’s proprietary reactor technology enables the design of a highly self-contained plant operating a stable process that does not require an oxygen supply. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. This US-owned and operated manufacturing plant in northern Alabama will be the first of its size in North America. Earlier post.) Of that, $1.6

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JUNE 13, 2023

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are reorganizing their joint research and development (R&D) organization to be able to respond flexibly to the rapidly changing global automotive industry, advance the transition to electrification and accelerate the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

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JUNE 13, 2022

Enovix Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of next-generation 3D Silicon Lithium-ion batteries ( earlier post ), demonstrated the ability of its 0.27 EV manufacturers are in pursuit of batteries that support longer range, while the public and private sectors work to increase EV driver access to fast chargers.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

A US Department of Energy (DOE) program designed to spur the use of high performance supercomputers to advance US manufacturing has funded 13 new industry projects for a total of $3.8 GM and EPRI. Sepion’s polymer membrane technology provides a counterpoint, yielding long-lasting lithium-sulfur cells.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

BMI Corporation , in partnership with the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has designed a SmartTruck UnderTray System, a set of integrated aerodynamic fairings that improve the aerodynamics of 18-wheeler (Class 8) long-haul trucks and reduce their fuel consumption. Nose Fairing not shown.

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MARCH 20, 2019

The 24M SemiSolid electrode platform ( earlier post ) provides the foundation for its Dual Electrolyte System, significantly improving overall manufacturing capital efficiency, while allowing distinct approaches to cell design and chemistry. —Koji Hasegawa, General Manager, Industrial Chemicals Department, Itochu Corporation.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Alcoa Corporation introduced a new high-strength, 6000 series alloy, A210 ExtruStrong, that delivers benefits across a wide range of extruded applications, including transport, construction, industrial, and consumer goods. It delivers best-in-class corrosion and aging performance, particularly for thin-wall structures.

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JANUARY 29, 2010

Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, has successfully completed cold weather testing on its lithium-ion battery powered electric tractor, the Nautilus XE20. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

Albemarle’s vision for the ATP spans from novel lithium materials and manufacturing processes to new product commercialization in close partnership with strategic customers.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Group14 Technologies announced $18 million in new financing from Amperex Technologies Limited (ATL), Showa Denko (SDK), Cabot Corporation, BASF Venture Capital, and OVP Venture Partners. The new funds will be used to scale-up manufacturing of a next-generation silicon-carbon composite anode material and advance into commercial production.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

billion in annual energy savings, reducing up to 27 million tons of carbon emissions each year, and creating high-quality manufacturing jobs. Eaton Corporation will develop and test an integrated 15 kilovolt (kV) SiC variable-speed drive and high-speed megawatt motor for gas compression applications.

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JULY 8, 2018

Penske Truck Leasing Corporation is a leading global transportation services provider operating more than 270.000 vehicles and serving customers from more than 1.000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The Class 8 tractor is designed for local and regional distribution and drayage.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

A new coalition of executives from major companies in the transportation and utility industries plans to design a large?scale The ELC’s initial task is to design its demonstration project which will focus on a large?scale

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC), the corporate venture capital arm of the Bosch Group, has invested in Trunk, a startup based in Beijing. The company’s solutions feature artificial intelligence (AI) and are specifically designed for logistics applications such as container transportation in and between ports and warehouses.

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JULY 12, 2023

MAHLE has received a series order from engine manufacturer DEUTZ for the development and supply of components for hydrogen engines. MAHLE has already verified the reliability of the hydrogen components in a wide variety of engine classes. These are power cell units—i.e., The DEUTZ carbon-neutral TCG 7.8

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MAY 8, 2019

The AZETEC project is scheduled to run until mid-2022 and will involve the design and manufacture of two heavy duty, extended range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks that will move freight year-round between the cities of Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is contributing more than C$7.3

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JULY 17, 2020

Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Rational Electrolyte Design for Li-ion Batteries with Micro-Sized Silicon Anodes.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

Renesas Electronics Corporation announced its fourth-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery management IC that offers unmatched lifetime accuracy. The ISL78714 battery management IC enables battery management systems with a best-in-class combination of battery pack monitoring accuracy, fast data acquisition, and fault checking features.

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