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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a global strategic partnership for medium-duty engine systems. We are pleased to announce this important strategic partnership with Daimler to provide the medium-duty engine systems for Daimler Trucks and Buses in global markets. Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc.

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MARCH 5, 2020

At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries.

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

Graphex has more ethan a decade of commercial experience producing 10,000 metric tons per annum of battery-grade purified spherical graphite at its facility in Heilongjiang Province, China, for the power battery market. Reforme was founded by the team that developed a first in the sorting and beneficiating of iron ore.

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DECEMBER 18, 2021

General Motors has begun deliveries of its first next-generation electric vehicles, the GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 Pickup and BrightDrop EV600 light commercial vehicle, both built on the Ultium Platform. The first 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Edition 1 exits Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan. Ultium Ship-To-Commerce.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $187 million in funding, including $48 million of cost-share, for 55 projects in 25 states to support innovative advanced manufacturing research and development. These projects address high-impact manufacturing technology, materials, and process challenges. Of the $65.9

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

The legacy automaker announced today that it would be building a new battery cell research and innovation facility, known as the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, in Warren, Michigan. The Wallace Center will be located on the campus of GM’s Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan,” the automaker wrote in a press release.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

General Motors and Honda are establishing the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture—Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, FCSM)—to mass-produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. —Charlie Freese, GM executive director of Global Fuel Cell Business.

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MARCH 21, 2019

billion investment in global electric vehicles, Ford is expanding its BEV manufacturing footprint to its Flat Rock Assembly plant in southeast Michigan. This is good news for the future of southeast Michigan, delivering more good-paying manufacturing jobs. —Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s president, Global Operations.

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JUNE 5, 2022

billion to add over 6,200 union jobs to its manufacturing plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri. Michigan: Ford plans to invest $2 billion in Michigan, generating 3,200 union jobs. The investment will create nearly 2,000 jobs throughout three assembly plants in Michigan. Ford plans to invest $3.7 Besides the $3.7

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MAY 6, 2013

LG Chem Michigan Inc. LGCMI) is targeting the launch of commercial production of automotive lithium-ion battery cells in July, 2013 at its Holland, Michigan facility once it has successfully completed the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and gained customer approval. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 16, 2023

The MOU was signed by LGES and three subsidiaries under Hanwha Group—Hanwha Solutions, owner of clean energy manufacturer Qcells, Hanwha Corporation/Momentum and Hanwha Aerospace. The two companies will also pursue technology cooperation for developing advanced ESS solutions tailored for commercial, industrial and utility market.

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MARCH 12, 2021

The initial prototype batteries have already completed 150,000 simulated test miles at research and development labs at GM’s Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, demonstrating real-world potential. GM’s prototype lithium metal batteries were developed at the company’s research and development labs in Warren, Michigan.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Allison’s investment in JJE follows the recently announced strategic partnership between the two companies, and an earlier debt financing commitment by Allison that will directly support JJE’s North America commercial electric product development, testing, and manufacturing efforts. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 2, 2012

In an address at the 2012 Mackinac Policy Conference, Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford said that “ Michigan must become the Silicon Valley of the mobility revolution ” and outlined key public policy areas to help improve the state’s competitiveness and ensure that the state realizes the full benefit of that impending revolution.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Tenneco has established new test facilities for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines at its Powertrain test centers in Burscheid, Germany, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Preparation of an H 2 ICE test cell. We support a pragmatic approach of complementary technologies that provide solutions for different transportation sectors.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

XALT Energy, a company of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, is a Midland, Michigan-based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions. is a bus manufacturer specializing in the manufacturing of transit buses and motor coaches and in the distribution of aftermarket parts. Fuel cells.

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

announced it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Nikola Corporation for a global supply agreement to provide GM’s Hydrotec fuel cell system for Nikola’s Class 7/8 semi-trucks. —Doug Parks, GM executive vice president of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. General Motors Co.

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MARCH 7, 2017

General Motors and Honda announced the executive structure for their recently established joint venture company, Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC (FCSM). Haq and Kosaka will be responsible for operations, overseeing the start-up of the JV and ongoing manufacturing operations. Kosaka was president & CEO of Honda of America Mfg.,

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APRIL 24, 2019

the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle (EV) systems division. With industrial roots established in 1919, the company develops advanced powertrain systems, axles, components and aftermarket parts for global customers.

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JUNE 3, 2020

The number of available and announced models of zero-emission trucks, buses and off-road equipment in the United States and Canada is on track to rise nearly 78% by the end of 2020 compared to year-end 2019, according to the Zero-Emission Technology Inventory ( ZETI ), a product of CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program.

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JUNE 3, 2023

—Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain The companies established the Ultium CAM joint venture, which is majority owned by POSCO Future M, in July 2022. sourced and manufactured rare earth materials, alloy and finished magnets. Cell Manufacturing and R&D Dec.

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JUNE 16, 2021

Wabtec Corporation and General Motors will collaborate to develop and commercialize GM’s Ultium battery technology and HYDROTEC hydrogen fuel cell systems for Wabtec locomotives. The rail industry is on the cusp of a sustainable transformation with the introduction of batteries and hydrogen to power locomotive fleets. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Ford transformed Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich., 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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MARCH 29, 2021

Power management company Eaton and Tenneco announced a joint development agreement between Eaton’s Vehicle Group and Tenneco’s Clean Air business group to produce an integrated exhaust thermal management system that will enable commercial truck and light vehicle manufacturers to meet upcoming emissions regulations.

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MAY 24, 2010

Ford Motor Company, moving to create a center of excellence in Michigan for vehicle electrification, is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for the company’s next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. Ford’s Rawsonville Plant in Ypsilanti, Mich.,

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JUNE 24, 2011

US President Barack Obama today launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP), a national effort bringing together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in emerging technologies such as information technology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. inventions, and in manufacturing-associated R&D.

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JUNE 2, 2015

A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and systems, plans to double global manufacturing capacity to 1.5 The company operates manufacturing hubs in the state of Michigan; Hangzhou, China; and Changzhou, China. GWh within the next 3 years.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Ford Motor Company will invest an additional $450 million in its electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build its next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle vehicles in Michigan beginning in 2012. Partnering with the state of Michigan has been critical to the acceleration of the electric vehicle plan, Bill Ford said.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII), recently announced the awardees of its second call for additive manufacturing (AM) applied research and development projects from its members. GE Global Research (3DSim, Inc.; Northrop Grumman (CalRAM Inc.;

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Global EV sales are expected to increase from about 2.5 Graphex also recently announced plans to construct a CSG production facility in Michigan. Graphex has been proficient in graphite processing in Jixi since 2008 and transacting commercially since 2013. million in 2020 to 11.2 million in 2025, and triple to 31.1

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JUNE 27, 2023

GM is scaling EV production in North America well past 1 million units annually and our direct investments in battery raw materials, processing and components for EVs are providing certainty of supply, favorable commercial terms and thousands of new jobs, especially in the US, Canada and free trade agreement countries like Australia.

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JANUARY 12, 2018

FCA will invest more than $1 billion to modernize the Warren Truck Assembly Plant (Michigan) to produce the next-generation Ram Heavy Duty truck, which will relocate from its current production location in Saltillo, Mexico, in 2020. FCA has invested $10 billion in its US manufacturing operations since June 2009.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly expand the company's battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable electric vehicle batteries. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

This approach will enable GM to expand its reach to a larger, more diverse group of commercial customers, helping organizations meet the growing demand for zero-emissions technology while achieving their own sustainability targets. Proof of concept vehicle shown. Production vehicles may vary.

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JUNE 21, 2016

At an event in Washington, President Obama announced that the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) will lead the new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, in partnership with the Department of Energy. The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute is the ninth manufacturing hub awarded by the Obama Administration.

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APRIL 14, 2009

The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) Board awarded $543.5 billion in Li-ion manufacturing facilities in the state. Today marks a defining moment for Michigan's future as we see a new industry begin to take root and grow new jobs. Michigan Governor Jennifer M. and LG Chem-Compact Power Inc. A123Systems Inc.

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

The deal is Alcoa’s largest fastener contract ever with the aircraft manufacturer. Alcoa’s fasteners will be used to assemble some of Airbus’s latest high-growth airplanes, including the A350 XWB, Airbus’ newest commercial airplane, and the A320neo. Alcoa’s fasteners fly on every Airbus platform. Alcoa also has grown organically.

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