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IHS Markit sees supply crunch coming for electrical steel; potential disruptor of OEM electrification plans

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The rapid growth of the hybrid and electric vehicle segment could potentially cause demand for electrical steel to outpace supply from 2025, according to a new report by a team of analysts from the Automotive Supply Chain and Technology team at IHS Markit. Supply is extremely limited in North America.

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DOE to award up to $2M to 3 projects for hydrogen and fuel cell supply chain and manufacturing analysis

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected three projects to receive up to $2 million in new funding for analysis of the hydrogen and fuel cells domestic supply chain and manufacturing competitiveness. Developing a robust supply chain to support mass production of these systems can enable the market for these technologies to grow.

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EV charger manufacturers can sign up here to tour CSA Group’s state-of-the-art test lab – Charged EVs

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Sing up to explore CSA Group’s Cleveland, OH facility, which is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and testing areas to support your EVSE testing needs. Step inside the cutting-edge testing laboratory for an exclusive and close-up look at how EV chargers and batteries are rigorously tested.

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Winnebago, Motiv unveil all-electric healthcare vehicles

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Winnebago Industries is unveiling two all-electric versions of mobile healthcare unit vehicles: an all-electric Mobile Lung Unit (eMLU) and, as a chassis, an all-electric bloodmobile. Winnebago Specialty Vehicles is showcasing an all electric, zero-emissions chassis at the Mobile Health Clinics Forum, 14-17 September 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Industrial groups urge Biden to prioritize actions to address electrical steel supply chain crisis

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A group of industrial stakeholders, including the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, have sent President Biden a letter urging “your administration to make it clear that electrical steel is critical to the national and economic security of the United States and to prioritize actions that will create a sustainable supply.”

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Alcoa opens 3D printing metal powder plant

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Alcoa is piloting the technique in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Through the RTI acquisition, Alcoa gained 3D printing capabilities in titanium and other specialty metals for the aerospace market and other growth industries. Earlier post.).

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Aleris to invest $350M to upgrade Kentucky aluminum rolling mill for anticipated growth in automotive demand

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The investment positions Aleris to meet anticipated significant growth in North American automotive demand as the industry pursues broader aluminum use for the production of lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles. The material can be supplied in coil, sheet or shaped blanks (such as trapezoidal and radials).

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