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Geomega to recycle rare earths from USA Rare Earth’s anticipated neodymium magnet production

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As part of its mine-to-magnets strategy, earlier this year USA Rare Earth purchased the sintered neo magnet manufacturing equipment formerly owned and operated in North Carolina by Hitachi Metals America, Ltd. Industry sources project the global neo magnet market will expand by nearly 100% to $27.0 Geomega Resources Inc., Earlier post.)

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Welcome to Fusion City, USA

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The future of carbon-free energy smells like teriyaki and sounds like a low-flying 737. You have the University of Washington that’s done fusion since the 1970s, you have the industrial expertise and a huge aerospace industry to draw on, and at the government level, they’ve been really thoughtful about new technologies.”

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Volkswagen extending Automotive Cloud to China and US in addition to Europe; core markets for future ID. EV

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develop the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud, one of the largest dedicated automotive industry clouds for all future Volkswagen digital services and mobility offerings. Digital technology is rapidly changing every aspect of the auto industry—from the manufacturing process to the car itself. Earlier post.). model family.

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TuSimple to restructure U.S. industry, lay off 30% of workforce

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stated on Thursday it’s going to snip 30% of its personnel in the USA beneath a restructuring because the independent riding era corporate seems to saving its steadiness sheet amid a investment crunch within the sector. industry, lay off 30% of workforce appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. TuSimple Holdings Inc TSP.O

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DOE renews funding for PowerAmerica Institute; next-gen WBG semiconductors for power electronics

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Source: PowerAmerica Not only is PowerAmerica innovating semiconductors that surpass operational limitations of traditional silicon-based designs, but it also focuses on training the future workforce of America’s manufacturing sector through its strong education and workforce development (EWD) program.

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AKASOL introducing Gen 3 battery systems with increased energy density

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The AKASystem 9 AKM 150 CYC also has IP67 and IP6K9K protection classes, high fire protection and is developed according to the industry standard ISO 26262. This also benefits future products, so that the energy density will be continuously increased in the coming years without adapting the system architecture.

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Mercedes-Benz intensifies partnership with GROB for next-generation battery production

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To help industrialize production of future generation batteries, Mercedes-Benz is intensifying its cooperation with its longstanding partner GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. The cooperation will focus on the system technology of future generations of Mercedes-Benz battery systems to be used in Mercedes-EQ vehicles from 2025.

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