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LG Chem partners with Umicore for the supply of NMC cathode materials

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Umicore and LG Chem have concluded a multi-year strategic supply agreement for NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) cathode materials to serve LG Chem’s needs out of Umicore plants in Poland, Korea and China. The supply agreement takes effect in 2020 and covers a total volume of 125,000 metric tonnes to be delivered over several years.

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Hanwha and LG Energy to build battery production in US, targeting ESS and UAM

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The joint investment will pave the way for Hanwha to lead the rapidly-growing energy storage market and future Urban Air Mobility business. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul for comprehensive battery business cooperation for ESS (energy storage systems) and other clean-tech energy solutions.

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EU investing €1.8B in 17 large-scale clean tech projects

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Grants will be disbursed from the Innovation Fund to help bring technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, carbon capture and storage infrastructure, and manufacturing of key components for energy storage and renewables. A third project will capture the CO?

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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In Germany, all Mercedes-Benz plants will be supplied with CO 2 -neutral energy. Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources. Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources.

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Chinese battery company takes 22% stake in Valmet Automotive; strategic partnership for EVs

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China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), a leading global provider of battery and energy storage solutions, has taken a 22% stake in Finland-based Valmet Automotive as part of a new strategic partnership in electric automotive solutions. At the end of 2016, CATL employed more than 10,000 employees worldwide.

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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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These batteries are manufactured at the Daimler plants in Kamenz (Germany) and Jawor (Poland). A battery guard in the front area of the battery is able to prevent the energy storage unit from being pierced by foreign objects. The EQB in the global production network. The usable capacity of the batteries in Europe is 66.5

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

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The idea took shape when the EV momentum was picking up globally. Rapid localisation of components Given the newness of EV technology and reliance on global joint-venture partners for tech support, there’s been a fair degree of imports over the years, but Goel believes they have aggressively localised. “As

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