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Wolfspeed to supply SiC devices for future Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle platforms

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Wolfspeed will be supplying Silicon Carbide devices to power future Mercedes-Benz Electric Vehicle (EV) platforms, enabling greater efficiency in the powertrain. Wolfspeed’s semiconductors will be incorporated into next-generation powertrain systems for several Mercedes-Benz vehicle lines.

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Magna to supply battery enclosures for Silverado EV

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Magna has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures on the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The company will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. The company is hiring for various positions including managers, engineers, operators, and more.

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Ricardo and McLaren Automotive in multi-year V8 engine supply agreement for high-performance hybrid powertrains

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Ricardo has announced a long-term, multi-year partnership with British supercar company McLaren Automotive to manufacture its next-generation V8 power unit. This is the third extension and fourth generation of the engine supply agreement between the two companies.

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Ford, Rio Tinto sign MOU for battery and low-carbon materials supply to support net-zero future

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Ford Motor Company and Rio Tinto have signed a non-binding global memorandum of understanding (MOU) jointly to develop more sustainable and secure supply chains for battery and low-carbon materials to be used in Ford vehicles. Rio Tinto completed its acquisition of Rincon earlier this year. Earlier post.)

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The Metals Company and Low Carbon Royalties form strategic partnership

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Deepsea mining company TMC The Metals Company ( earlier post ) announced a strategic partnership with Low Carbon Royalties Inc. gross overriding royalty on any future revenue derived from TMC’s NORI area in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean.

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SK On signs MOU with Global Lithium Resources to bolster key battery materials supply chain

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South Korea-based SK On (SKO), a global EV battery manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australia’s Global Lithium Resources to explore future business opportunities together in regard to stable supply of lithium.

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Are Auto Companies Ready for the Future?

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The dashboard is the new connectivity space While software-based vehicle attributes may provide new revenue streams and an enhanced customer experience, they pose challenges for traditional OEMs, who now have to operate with the speed and agility of a software company, instead of that of a traditional manufacturer.

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