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Tesla publishes Master Plan Part 3; $10.4T for a sustainable global energy economy

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During Tesla’s Investor Day held in March, Elon Musk touched on Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3, which outlines a proposed path to reach a sustainable global energy economy through end-use electrification and sustainable electricity generation and storage. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Tesla has now done so.

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Nissan Max-Out all-electric convertible makes physical debut at month-long Futures event

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Nissan Motor will hold Nissan Futures at its Global Headquarters Gallery from 4 February to 1 March. As part of the event launch, Nissan unveiled a physical concept model of its Max-Out EV convertible. Earlier post.)

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Nissan launches lightweight aluminum technology in Europe on new Qashqai; 2nd global model with parts from closed-loop recycling

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The new Qashqai follows the new Rogue sold in North America as the second global model for Nissan to feature aluminum parts produced with the closed-loop recycling process. Nissan is considering expanding the application of this process to future models and other factories.

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GM investing $632M in Fort Wayne Assembly for future ICE truck production

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Product details and timing related to GM’s future trucks are not being released at this time. The announcement brings GM’s US manufacturing and parts distribution facility investment commitments to more than $31.6 billion since 2013. Fort Wayne builds the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500.

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Mercedes-Benz AG exploring sale of Hambach smart EV plant as part of global realignment

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An important lever for this is the adjustment and realignment of capacity within its global production network. In light of future high investments, especially in electrification and digitalization, we are consistently implementing measures to increase efficiency. An important goal for us is to secure the future of the location.

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Cadillac CELESTIQ to be built at GM’s Global Technical Center

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General Motors will invest more than $81 million into the company’s Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, to prepare the campus to build the Cadillac CELESTIQ ( earlier post ). As Cadillac’s future flagship sedan, CELESTIQ signifies a new, resurgent era for the brand. Cadillac CELESTIQ show car. Cadillac CELESTIQ show car.

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AIChE and IChemE to build global alliance on hydrogen

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The partnership will bolster the professional societies’ shared interest in supporting industry in the adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier for industrial and commercial applications that will form a vital part of the road to net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The letter of intent was signed on 10 May 2023, by Billy B.

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