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BASF and Nanotech Energy partner to produce Li-ion batteries in N America with locally recycled content and low CO2 footprint

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Both companies will additionally partner with American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), a lithium-ion battery recycling company in Reno, Nevada, and TODA Advanced Materials Inc. Nanotech will then use these materials again in its battery cell production—overall, a circular economy in North America.

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RENK supplies special gear units for compressors for production of green steel

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Germany-based RENK Group, a manufacturer of mission-critical drive technologies, is supplying three high-speed special gear units via RENK-Maag GmbH , a group company, for compressors for the production of green steel to Siemens Energy Compressors GmbH as part of the “SALCOS” (Salzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking) project of the Salzgitter AG steel group.

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Ricardo designing two versions of lightweight and thermally-efficient Latitude engine on JLR Ingenium engine base

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Allied to an innovative thermally optimized and lightweight design of engine structure, the project aims to deliver more than 10% fuel economy and CO 2 emissions improvement, compared with current production vehicles.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Many companies have made commitments to transition portions of their delivery fleets to electric over the next five to 10 years. In recent years, vehicle emission standards have also seen significant advancements, with a marked decrease in CO2 emissions and an increase in fuel economy.

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Lithium Battery Recycling is happening in 2022 | Attero in India | Redwood Materials

Plug In India

By Abhishek & Kamlesh ​ In this episode of Electric Car Watch, we will talk about how battery recycling is happening in 2022 and witnessing the genesis of the battery circular economy in action. And we are glad JB left Tesla to start this important company. Have you seen any such company do that? Thanks for watching.

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New diesel Ford Focus ECOnetic to debut at Amsterdam Motor Show; 67 mpg US

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Ford Motor Company will stage the debut of the new Focus ECOnetic next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show. This transmission is a new high-efficiency design which has been optimized to eliminate frictional losses, and utilizes special low friction transmission oil.

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Ford launches greenest Mondeo yet

Green Cars News

The vehicle, which is offered in both five-door and estate form, has a carbon dioxide (CO2) emission rating of 139g/km and furthers Ford’s commitment to creating fuel efficient models. For family drivers, the vehicle fits into VED band E.

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