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Automotive industry develops new guidance for measuring recycled content of automotive products

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The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) have published a new guidance document, “ Measuring Recycled Content of Automotive Products.”. —Kellen Mahoney, Program Director, SP. —Lecedra Welch, Program Manager, Environmental Sustainability, AIAG.

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Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

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Taking IRENA’s REmap scenario as a reference, renewable hydrogen could deliver 5% of total final energy demand in 2050. The materials and metals demanded by a low-carbon economy are projected to be immense and create challenges along the full supply pathway. According to the IEA, less than 0.1% doi: 10.1039/D1EE01288F.

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Documenting the EV battery material supply chain: Traceability challenges, Part One

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OPTEL has partnered with test, inspection and certification specialist Bureau Veritas to create a comprehensive traceability service called V-Trace, which companies and government regulators can use to follow products through their supply chains, from extraction of the raw materials to final assembly. Q&A with OPTEL’s Ken Fallu.

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Ford sets target to become carbon-neutral globally by 2050

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Carbon neutrality refers to achieving zero carbon emissions by balancing such emissions with carbon removal. To achieve its goal, Ford will focus initially on three areas that account for approximately 95% of its CO 2 emissions: vehicle use, its supply base and the company’s facilities. Ford is investing more than $11.5

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Ballard to power Talgo fuel cell passenger train in trials ahead of planned 2023 launch

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Ballard Power Systems will supply eight of its 70 kW FCmove-HD fuel cell modules to Talgo S.A. The implementation of hydrogen trains, such as the one Talgo is developing, will improve mobility and have a positive impact on the environment by replacing diesel technology. Green hydrogen is no longer the future, it is a reality.

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BMW Group creates closed-loop material cycle for tungsten production tools

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Virtually full transparency over “3TG” supply chain. The BMW Group analyses the impact of these priority raw materials on the environment and society throughout the supply chain on an ongoing basis. The BMW Group is also working to steadily increase the percentage of certified smelting plants in the supply chain.

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Tesla to submit formal letter of intent for Giga Mexico: report

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Permits for Giga Berlin’s water usage and supply, as well as transportation, were a major challenge for Tesla. Tesla has also requested a change of land use from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. For reference, Giga Shanghai holds the fastest buildout record among the Tesla factories all over the world.

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