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DECEMBER 20, 2021

FREYR Battery, a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, has executed its inaugural offtake agreement for at least 31 GWh of low-carbon battery cells with an undisclosed, leading global publicly listed manufacturer and provider of energy storage systems (ESS). —Tom Jensen, the CEO of FREYR.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Finnish Minerals Group and Beijing Easpring Material Technology have been investigating and negotiating the possibility to establish a cathode active materials (CAM) plant in Kotka, Finland with an initial capacity of 50,000 t/a and potential for future expansion for the production of cathode active material for lithium-ion batteries.

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APRIL 7, 2022

Swedish market pulp giant Södra launched the first pulp mill biomethanol plant at its Mönsterås mill, in collaboration with ANDRITZ, in 2020. Veolia has been a major supplier to the pulp and paper industry since the 1960s for HPD black liquor evaporation systems.

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JULY 24, 2022

Umicore plans to construct a manufacturing facility for cathode active battery materials (CAM) and their precursor materials (pCAM) in Ontario, Canada. Umicore is in negotiations with several potential customers for production contracts in North America.

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JULY 30, 2023

In November 2021, Finnish Minerals Group announced that it was negotiating with China-based Beijing Easpring Material Technology on the possibility to establish a cathode active materials (CAM) plant in Kotka, Finland. It manages the State’s mining industry shareholdings and strive to develop the Finnish value chain of lithium-ion batteries.

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JULY 4, 2023

million tonnes per annum blast furnace and basic oxygen furnace (BOF) steel plant operating in Raahe, Finland; its main products are hot-rolled plate and strip. The FEED study will explore the possibilities of making fossil-free sponge iron at an industrial-scale in Raahe and of building a hydrogen production plant. Earlier post.)

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JULY 26, 2021

The global battery market is projected to grow tenfold over the next decade as battery producers seek more sustainable materials for the electrification of mobility. To serve the fast-growing anode materials market, we are now exploring strategic partnerships to accelerate scale-up and commercialization in Europe.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

In addition to the JV with KSP, which is intended to position the partners among the largest battery manufacturers in the US, FREYR has already established a long-term partnership with 24M Technologies, also based in the Boston area. The US is a critical strategic market for FREYR.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed or as to the final size or terms of the offering. Credit Suisse, BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley are acting as book-running managers for the offering.

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MARCH 7, 2021

Keliber’s wholly owned, advanced lithium project, the Keliber project, is located in Kaustinen, Kokkola and Kruunupyy municipalities in Finland, which are among the most significant lithium-bearing areas in Europe. Based on assessments by Geological Survey of Finland, there are good indications of further ore potential in the region.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

THINK, the Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, has re-started production of the THINK City—one of the first urban EVs—at a new facility with manufacturing partner Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The THINK City in production at Valmet. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 13, 2022

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. residue streams, renewable hydrogen and biogas to methanol.

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MARCH 27, 2020

The decline of the European new car market has continued throughout February. As of 29 February, JATO data has shown that the impact of COVID-19 had yet to hit the European automotive market. Against this negative backdrop, electrified vehicles (HEVs, PHEVs and BEVs) were once again the outlier in the industry.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Johnson Matthey (JM) has been working to commercialize its eLNO range of high-nickel cathode materials ( earlier post ), principally for the automotive industry. A second eLNO plant is also planned in Finland. Consequently this is rapidly turning into a high-volume, commoditized market, the company explained.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The Government then granted (US$111 million) billion over a period of three years to a green transition of the industrial sector. A green platform is an important measure to ensure profitable green transition and will contribute to us becoming more skilled at scaling up and linking research to the market.

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JULY 15, 2023

Giga Arctic, which has been under development since FREYR’s Board of Directors sanctioned the start of construction in June 2022, is designed to be a 29 GWh nameplate capacity facility based on the 24M Technologies SemiSolid manufacturing platform and powered with 100% renewable hydroelectricity.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The project, called “European Battery Innovation” (EuBatIn) was jointly prepared and notified by Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden. The twelve Member States will provide up to €2.9 billion (US$3.5 billion) in funding in the coming years.

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MAY 21, 2021

BASF and Shanshan, a leading lithium-ion battery materials supplier serving both the e-mobility and the consumer electronics (CE) market, have agreed to form a BASF majority-owned joint venture (BASF: 51%; Shanshan: 49%) to produce cathode active materials (CAM) and precursors (PCAM) in China.

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JUNE 21, 2021

At BASF’s manufacturing facilities for primary products of cathode materials in Harjavalta, Finland, and for cathode materials in Schwarzheide, Brandenburg, Germany, BASF will be able to produce battery materials with an industry-leading low carbon footprint from 2022. The battery cell is the combustion chamber of the future.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2020

The new plant is part of BASF’s multi-step investment plan in the European battery materials market and will use precursors (PCAM) from the company’s previously announced plant in Harjavalta, Finland. We are therefore backing the expansion of battery manufacturing which uses the latest and most environmentally friendly materials.

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

At the same time, the project creates a new form of economic activity in the Kymenlaakso region and Finland in general. We will bring our most advanced technology and most automated production line to Finland. The plant capacity has been set at 20,000 tonnes a year for the initial phase.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released three new reports showcasing strong growth across the US fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market. According to these reports, the US continues to be one of the world’s largest and fastest growing markets for fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report.

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JULY 9, 2021

a global supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, has joined the HiQ-CARB consortium to provide the lithium-ion battery industry with sustainable and high-performance carbon additives. In June, Orion launched ECORAX Nature, a new family of products developed for rubber applications utilizing industrial grade, plant-based oils.

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MAY 25, 2018

In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Global consultancy firm CRU has been retained to complete a nickel market study, which will assess market conditions for a battery-grade nickel sulfate plant in North America. Electra is also in early talks with precursor manufacturers to partner on the construction of a precursor facility on its Canadian site in 2025.

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MARCH 10, 2020

After a large increase of new vehicle registrations in Europe in December 2019, volumes for January decreased, marking another month of transition for the complex new car market. The European market is still showing signs of strength despite a tough environment. This is a market share of 13.3% EVs were the lifeline.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Mass production is expected to commence in 2025, with the ambition to manufacture more than 8 GWh per year of battery modules and packs from 2027, and 12 GWh per year by 2030. FREYR first announced a broad partnership with Nidec in August 2022. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 29, 2024

Of the 20 blocks on the anvil, as many as 13 failed to attract ample bids, leaving industry insiders scratching their heads. Also, while it certainly benefits the US, the deal also allows companies from Japan and other partner nations access to the large US market later.

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AUGUST 12, 2022

FREYR has begun building the first of its planned factories in Mo i Rana, Norway and has announced potential development of industrial-scale battery cell production in Vaasa, Finland, and the United States.

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JUNE 29, 2017

BASF intends to invest up to €400 million in a first step to build industry-leading production plants for cathode materials in Europe. Through the prospective agreement, BASF would receive the raw materials from the Nornickel metal refinery in Harjavalta, Finland.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Finland-based Keliber’s long-planned lithium project is progressing into the construction phase, as preparatory work on the lot of the lithium hydroxide refinery will be kicked off before Christmas. The refinery will be built in Kokkola Industrial Park (KIP), and it will produce lithium hydroxide.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Umicore has signed a long-term agreement with Finland-based Terrafame Ltd. kg CO 2 / kg NiSO 4 , compared to the industry average of 5.4 for the supply of low-carbon, sustainable high-grade nickel sulfate. Terraframe produces nickel and cobalt sulfates, which are used as battery chemicals.

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DECEMBER 22, 2016

Visedo, a Finnish manufacturer specializing in electric powertrains and components, has secured a financing package of €20 million (US$21 million) to support its international growth plans. Founded in 2009, Visedo specializes in electric powertrains and components for heavy-duty machinery, commercial vehicles and the marine industry.

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APRIL 3, 2024

The beating heart of EV charging lies in the software and management systems that enable this dynamic market. This software is typically developed by EV manufacturers (OEMs) or sourced through a supply chain from specialized vendors (Tier 1 / Tier 2) and built into EVs by dedicated integrators or by OEMs themselves.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

Star-crossed startup Lightyear has finally thrown in the towel on attempting to bring its long-promised solar EVs to market – at least one donning its own badge and design language. Like many startups, the solar EV company demonstrated some inspiring and potential industry-changing technology, only to fall short due to a lack of funds.

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MAY 6, 2011

Electric mobility is the task of the century for the automotive industry and the European industrial community as a whole. Manufacturers, suppliers, energy providers, scientists and politicians—everyone must step up to the plate here. TDI (meeting US BIN5/ULEV emission requirements and targeted for the US market).

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motor Corp, who was present at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, said that the Indian automotive market has been expanding steadily to become the third largest automobile market. This will lead to 1.7 times more production and 2.7 times more exports this year. We will invest in the future.

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