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PEM electrolyzer company Ohmium closes $45M Series B; quadrupling manufacturing capacity

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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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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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Automotive manufacturers are increasingly turning to advanced AI-based software development solutions to realize the vision of automated vehicles. Let’s look at how different stages of the manufacturing process are being influenced by AI: a. Electric mobility has revolutionized interior features and amenities.

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Dürr expands first market-ready AI application for paint shops; incorporating older and third-party robots

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Identifying defect sources, determining the optimal maintenance schedule, improving manufacturing processes: until now, artificial intelligence only made this possible in a paint shop equipped with state-of-the-art robots. —Jens Häcker, Vice President Control Systems at Dürr. One example is the detection of nozzle clogs.

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Leclanché advances safety of its Li-ion batteries with no compromise to cell performance; new electrolyte additive

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By adding a special fire-retardant additive to its electrolyte formula composition, Leclanché has lowered the risk of a thermal event by close to 80%. Leclanché battery cells are manufactured by Leclanché in its production facility located in Willstätt, Germany. —Pierre Blanc, chief technology officer, Leclanché.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. Now, there are events across the entire country, along with online events, that people can participate in. Now, there are events across the entire country, along with online events, that people can participate in.

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Dürr bringing AI to the paint shop

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The solution, which combines the latest IT technology and mechanical engineering expertise, identifies sources of defects and determines optimal maintenance schedules. The AI application Advanced Analytics by Dürr identifies sources of defects and determines optimal maintenance schedules.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The LME events were a consequence of positions taken by Tsingshan based on expectations of falling prices. This surge occurred mostly in China, driven by steel manufacturing. The report notes that on 8 March 2022, the London Metals Exchange (LME) abruptly halted trading in nickel, which had reached $100,000 per tonne.

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