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AUGUST 15, 2023

As part of the global effort to reduce the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, regulators are developing energy efficiency standards for the billions of small, medium, and large electric motors used around the world. The SAKOR units can be used test from two to eight pole motors ranging from 10 watts to more than 3 megawatts.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Faraday Institution launched the Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) , an open standard for physics-based lithium-ion battery models. The standard defines the battery parameters, the equations that use the parameters, and the reporting of experimental measurements used to validate the reported parameters.

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The Swiss battery system manufacturer ecovolta has developed a standardized Li-ion traction battery which can significantly reduce the time and expense needed to bring electric vehicles to the serial production stage. This standardization covers aspects of the dimensions, capacity levels and electronics. evoTractionBattery.

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JUNE 23, 2019

Kyocera, a long-time partner of an investor in 24M, plans to install capacity to validate the novel 24M SemiSolid manufacturing platform for Li-ion batteries. The 24M SemiSolid manufacturing platform delivers a significant structural bill of materials advantage and requires substantially less upfront capital. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 8, 2023

Despite their crucial role in both AVs and ADAS, however, lidars currently lack a standardized measure for describing their performance. Although one could arguably compare lidars based solely on their manufacturers’ specifications, such comparisons are not very useful. The tests during the first year were led by Dr Jeremy P.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is joining the Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP), which was announced in 2019 by the BMW Group and Microsoft. The aim of this initiative is to enable faster and more cost-effective innovations in the manufacturing industry. reference architecture, leveraging the industrial interoperability standard OPC UA.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published the final minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects. These standards will help to ensure that chargers operated by different networks will operate similarly and provide the traveling public with a predictable EV charging experience. Background.

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MAY 25, 2022

The common goal was to revolutionize metal 3D printing in standard automotive production. Around 50,000 components per year can be manufactured cost-effectively in common part production, as well as more than 10,000 individual and new parts, by means of 3D printing using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF).

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Manufacturer BMW Industrial Industry 243

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APRIL 5, 2023

AM Batteries (AMB), a developer of lithium-ion dry-electrode technology, and Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), a producer of lithium-ion batteries, have teamed up to develop solvent-free electrode manufacturing technology for Li-ion cell production. The demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to increase around the world.

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APRIL 15, 2022

The funds will support Ohmium’s rapid growth plan to quadruple hydrogen manufacturing capacity from 500 MW annually to approximately two GW annually by the end of 2022. The company has research and development facilities in the United States and India; manufacturing operations are in India.

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MAY 27, 2016

A public-private team led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a new international standard that can “map” the critically important environmental aspects of manufacturing processes, leading to significant improvements in sustainability while keeping a product’s life cycle low cost and efficient.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

UK-based Watt Electric Vehicle Company has designed a state-of-the-art platform enabling low-to-medium volume manufacturers of cars and commercial vehicles to go electric without the cost burden of investing in their own specific chassis technology. The key to PACES is its structure system.

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JULY 8, 2022

Standard factory. On the occasion of the ground breaking ceremony, the Group presented the concept of the standard factory for the first time; Salzgitter is to be a blueprint for cell factories throughout Europe and will set new standards in terms of sustainability and innovation. —PowerCo CEO Frank Blome.

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APRIL 14, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a $16-million lab call ( DE-LC-0000027 ) for proposals to strengthen domestic capabilities in solid-state and flow battery manufacturing. The Lab Call contains two topic areas: Topic 1: Developing Innovative Solid-State Battery Manufacturing Capabilities.

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APRIL 3, 2019

At Hannover Messe, Microsoft and the BMW Group announced a new community initiative to enable faster, more cost-effective innovation in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing production and profitability can be hindered by complex, proprietary systems that create data silos and slow productivity.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a company developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), has hit a number of key milestones through multiple partnerships with customers, manufacturers, and fuel providers. These included Central Indiana Ethanol (as manufacturer), CountryMark (as distributor), and Co-Alliance Cooperative Inc. (as

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. Together, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels.

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AUGUST 26, 2022

Tritium DCFC Limited opened its first US-based EV fast charger manufacturing facility, located in Lebanon, Tennessee. These advanced DC fast chargers are compatible with all EVs, are compact, reliable, and cost effective, and are expected to fulfill requirements for the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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MARCH 7, 2021

Haldor Topsoe will invest in a manufacturing facility producing highly efficient solid oxide electrolyzers (SOEC) with a total capacity of 500 megawatt per year with the option to expand to 5 gigawatt per year. 30% greater output—when compared to standard alkaline or PEM electrolyzers.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it will soon propose robust new fuel economy standards. NHTSA estimates that total benefits from the new proposed standards will exceed program costs by $132 billion.

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MAY 15, 2022

The European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted this week, with 46 votes in favor, 40 against and two abstentions, a position on proposed rules to revise the CO 2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans in line with the EU’s increased climate ambition. Background.

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JANUARY 11, 2022

In the energy industry, for example, drill rigs for oil and gas exploration are now equipped with sensors to achieve optimal, safe performance at the lowest cost possible. Here are a few examples of IEEE standards and projects that have come from the collaboration. IEEE P2020: Standard for Automotive System Image Quality.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

product—LiGas( earlier post )—recently expanded its manufacturing facility, corporate offices and team of experts as interest grows in LiGas. South 8 is the first company to develop liquefied gas electrolyte technology as a safer, higher performance alternative to standard liquid electrolytes. South 8 Technologies, Inc.,

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Manufacturer Lithium Ion Gas Companies 186

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JULY 14, 2021

Volkswagen Group executives laid out the basics of the new Group strategy “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come”, which will see the Group realign from being a from vehicle manufacturer to a leading, global software-driven mobility provider. Like the MEB today, the SSP will be open to other auto manufacturers.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Hydra’s ability to deploy stranded hydrogen assets to fleet operators, who can use it to reduce their fuel costs and meet emission targets, opens up new opportunities for chemical manufacturers. The company’s distinctive HaaS model helps commercial fleets reduce costs and emissions with limited risk and no up-front investment.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. In this report, MECA provides our assessment of technologies being commercialized by component suppliers, including MECA members, to help their customers comply with future lower NO x standards.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking for model year 2023-2026 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, and outlined its plans to initiate a subsequent rulemaking to set standards for MY 2027 and beyond, to speed the transition of the light-duty vehicle fleet toward a zero emissions future.

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APRIL 9, 2020

Additionally, as a regulated fuel supply entity with CARB, AMPLY supported Tri Delta Transit in monetizing its low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) credits. This project illustrates how the AMPLY offering is agnostic to a variety of buses and chargers regardless of manufacturer. —Vic Shao, CEO of AMPLY.

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MAY 2, 2019

NextGenAM partners Premium AEROTEC, EOS and Daimler are building a pilot production line for a next-generation automated additive manufacturing (AM) process. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has become more interesting as a complementary or alternative process to conventional manufacturing techniques.

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JULY 17, 2019

Orange EV and California-based Super Store Industries (SSI) announced the deployment of Orange EV T-Series pure electric terminal trucks to multiple SSI facilities, supporting both grocery distribution and dairy and beverage manufacturing. Super Store Industries is the first dairy manufacturer in the U.S. tons of NO x annually.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Munro and Associates analyzed the Tesla charging connector and charge port, calling it more compact, lighter, and more cost-efficient than the CCS alternative. The CCS1 design found on most other manufacturers’ vehicles is large, clunky, and a far less streamlined experience than the Tesla design.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The CTI will include a future rulemaking that will update the existing NO x standard which was last set in 2001 while also streamlining compliance and certification requirements. The US has made major reductions in NO x emissions, but it’s been nearly 20 years since EPA updated these standards.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The new report is a companion to a report released by MECA in June 2019 that provides an assessment of market-ready technologies for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate NOx standards by 2024 (“ Technology Feasibility for Model Year 2024 Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles in Meeting Lower NOx Standards ”). —Ed].

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MARCH 10, 2022

The company believes that including more battery chemistries would expand its available supply while reducing costs. The Illinois-based EV manufacturer plans to use the LFP cells in its Standard battery packs and the Rivian Commercial Van (RCV) — otherwise known as the all-electric Amazon delivery van.

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MAY 14, 2020

OXIS Energy and the Minas Gerais Development Company CODEMGE have signed a 15-year lease agreement with Mercedes Benz Brazil (MBB) to take possession of a plant located at the MBB manufacturing site in Juiz de Fora in southeast Brazil to build a Li-sulfur battery manufacturing operation. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

Photo: Benjamin Healley/Museums Victoria The US Department of Energy (DOE) just finalized stove energy efficiency standards to save consumers money and reduce emissions. Inefficient stoves cost consumers more in the long run because they use more energy. Standards could have been tighter, but it became a political hot potato.

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