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BMW Group sourcing aluminum produced using solar energy from EGA

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The BMW Group will begin sourcing aluminum produced using solar electricity with immediate effect. Producing aluminum is extremely energy-intensive. That is why the BMW Group plans to source aluminum produced with green power in the long term—enabling it to avoid approximately 2.5

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Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution to invest additional $2B in Georgia battery manufacturing JV

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Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) will invest an additional $2 billion in their battery cell manufacturing joint venture (JV) at the Metaplant in Bryan County, raising the JV’s total investment value to more than $4.3 This expansion will create another 400 new jobs. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Liacon introduces new 12V Group 31 LFP battery with a 4000+ cycle life

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Germany-based Liacon, one of Europe’s largest battery manufacturers, has released a new, more versatile lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery that can replace all Group 31 lead-acid units. Group 31 batteries are one of the highest selling in the market. Meek, CEO of Liacon The new Group 31 LFP 12.8V —Philip M.

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BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network

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Following initial contracts with European suppliers, the BMW Group has now concluded further 2 -reduced-steel-for-global-production-network">agreements for the supply of CO 2 -reduced steel in the US and China. Top: Steel Dynamics; Center: US Steel; Bottom: HBIS Group.

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Hyundai Motor Group affiliates to join Climate Group’s RE100, aim to expand renewable energy use

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Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced that five key affiliate companies, including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, will join Climate Group’s RE100 , a global initiative committed to moving toward 100% renewable energy. To be a member, a company must have significant power footprint (i.e.

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Hyundai Motor Group starts building lunar exploration rover development model

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Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has started building an initial development model of a lunar exploration mobility rover in tandem with aerospace partners. Following discussions with the various stakeholders, the Group decided the direction for the initial lunar exploration mobility development model.

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Chevron completes acquisition of Renewable Energy Group

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Chevron Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition of Renewable Energy Group (REG) following approval by REG stockholders. The new Chevron segment will be called Chevron Renewable Energy Group. Chevron Renewable Energy Group will remain in Ames, Iowa, where REG has been headquartered.

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