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JULY 2, 2022

Volvo Cars will build a third manufacturing plant in Europe, positioning the company well to meet the continued demand from its customers for electric cars and capture future growth potential. million cars by mid-decade, which it aims to meet with a global manufacturing footprint spanning Europe, the US and Asia.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Under an expanded Joint Development Agreement, Solid Power has granted the BMW Group a research and development license to Solid Power’s all-solid-state cell design and manufacturing know-how. The BMW Group has agreed to pay Solid Power $20 million through June 2024, subject to achieving certain milestones.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Toyocolor, the colorants and functional materials arm of the specialty chemicals company Toyo Ink Group of Japan, announced that the company’s Lioaccum conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersions ( earlier post ) have been selected by the world’s largest battery manufacturer CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., in Guangdong, China.

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APRIL 12, 2022

Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are on track to boost 200mm fab capacity by 1.2 200mm installed semiconductor capacity and fab count, 2013 to 2024. 200mm installed semiconductor capacity and fab count, 2013 to 2024. million wafers, or 21%, from the start of 2020 to the end of 2024 to hit a record high of 6.9 Source: SEMI.

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JUNE 27, 2023

General Motors and Australia-based Element 25 Limited announced an agreement for Element 25 to supply up to 32,500 metric tons of manganese sulfate (MnSO 4 ) annually to support the annual production of more than 1 million GM EVs in North America. GM continues to strengthen its domestic supply base for EV production.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Following the start of series production of fuel cells in December 2022, the Danish fuel cell developer and manufacturer Blue World Technologies is now launching the CellPack Stationary, a methanol fuel cell-based power generator. When powered by renewable methanol, CellPack Stationary has carbon-neutral operation.

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OCTOBER 10, 2020

Partners in this project of the Federal Ministry of Transport and the German National Organization for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW - Nationale Organisation für Wasserstoff- und Brennstoffzellentechnologie) are the car manufacturer BMW, the University of Siegen and other suppliers.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure a supply of EV batteries in North America. SK On’s batteries are already installed in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kia EV6. Further details on the cooperation will be revealed at a later stage. million full electric vehicles annually by 2030.

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MARCH 3, 2022

million units and secure 7% of global market share by 2030 by strengthening its line-up with 17 new BEV models by 2030; 11 for Hyundai models and 6 for Genesis luxury brand. Optimizing EV manufacturing capacity. The company has secured sufficient battery supply to meet its sales targets by 2023.

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MARCH 14, 2023

IDTechEx forecasts that the second-life EV battery market will reach US$7B in value by 2033. The second-life EV battery market adds value to future energy infrastructure, creates a circular economy for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and provides a lower levelized cost of storage compared to new batteries.

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MARCH 24, 2021

To support these developments and be able to offer a complete and competitive Renault Trucks range on the market, the company is setting up an organization dedicated to electric mobility. As trucks have a lifespan of at least ten years, all trucks manufactured by 2040 must run without fossil fuels. As regards the marketing of its Z.E.

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JANUARY 11, 2022

It also specifies that the installed systems could be scaled up as demand for hydrogen grows. A key factor underlying the agreement is our system’s unique capability to double or more in capacity without requiring the installation of costly additional electrical and other equipment. —Andrew T.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

CATL and BYD remained the top two players in the global EV battery market in the first two months, with the former's share remaining stable and the latter rising. percent from the previous year, according to data released today by South Korean market research firm SNE Research. CATL's battery installed base in January-February was 25.5

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MARCH 15, 2022

Honda plans to install a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, Calif. A unique advantage of the four-quad design is the flexibility to change the layout of the four individual fuel cell units to suit the installation environment, accommodating a cuboid, L-shape, Z shape or other packaging requirements.

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MARCH 31, 2022

Rivian noted that its ability to develop and manufacture vehicles of sufficient quality on time and at a large scale is still unproven. Rivian openly admitted that it experienced cost increases and disruptions in the supply of raw materials and other components used in vehicle production.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. To date, Honda has installed 7.3

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

billion) in the development of a battery supply system and research and development by 2030. million HEVs sold to date are equivalent to the CO 2 reduction effect of introducing to the market about 5.5 The volume of batteries for HEVs that we have produced so far is the same as that of the batteries installed on about 260,000 BEVs.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Toyota Supplies Batteries 433

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AUGUST 4, 2021

Spain-based global energy company Repsol and Talgo, a manufacturer of intercity, standard, and high speed passenger trains, will promote a renewable-hydrogen-powered train, fostering emission-free rail transport in the Iberian Peninsula. To do so, it will have an installed capacity of 400 MW by 2025 and will exceed 1.2 GW by 2030.

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JULY 24, 2023

SFC Energy AG, a supplier of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions, has launched the manufacturing of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells at its New Delhi/Gurgaon site in India. In the future, SFC’s subsidiary SFC Energy India Ltd.

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JULY 28, 2022

ConnectDER , the developer of a meter collar that integrates between the home’s electric meter socket and the meter itself, will supply Siemens with a proprietary plug-in adapter for electric vehicle chargers. Largely driven by lower cost and convenience, the market for home chargers is expected to exceed $16 billion in 2026, up from $3.4

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

BYD is now supplying Li-ion batteries to Green Charge, an ENGIE Company. Green Charge’s first installation of BYD batteries will be for the recently announced six-megawatt-hour system adjacent to ENGIE’s Mt. To date, BYD has installed more than 550 MWh of energy storage systems worldwide.

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JULY 22, 2023

Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group, one of North America’s largest fully-integrated metal management businesses, have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and market recycled aluminum products. Previous investments include $1.1

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JANUARY 19, 2018

Ricardo said that its recent completion of a full EV sports car battery manufacturing concept program by its Performance Products division is a significant milestone in its aim to become the niche battery manufacturer of choice for high performance hybrids and EVs.

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Manufacturer Hybrid Batteries Battery 218

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MAY 23, 2023

The standardized 20 MW alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) modules—now called by the product name “scalum”—will enable an installed capacity of more than 700 MW. thyssenkrupp nucera is partnering with H2 Green Steel in constructing the first large-scale green steel plant in Europe.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Rheinmetall sees this latest order success as confirmation of its decision systematically to develop the high market potential of hydrogen components with the newly established Hydrogen Products and Technology business unit within the Sensors and Actuators division. Rheinmetall will be supplying the components directly to the customer.

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Fuel Hydrogen Exhaust Installation 221

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APRIL 11, 2023

Hydrogen pipelines are already used to supply industrial hubs (at petrochemical plants for example). Mt of local supply with startup by 2030 (or only 2.1 Mt from target), with nearby supply amounting to 1 Mt in the rest of Europe—primarily UK and Norway—and another 1 Mt in the Middle East. Additionally, 3.4

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MARCH 29, 2022

Forest River is a Berkshire Hathaway Company that manufactures shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, utility trailers and pontoon boats, and is the dominant manufacturer of shuttle buses across US and Canada. —Forest River Bus president David Wright.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

GM marked the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. GM then connects dealers with installation providers as needed to place the charging stations at key community locations. kW Level 2 charging stations.

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Dealers GM Charging Wisconsin 284

Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

Ltd (StarCharge) to manufacture and sell Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in India. With this partnership Uno Minda further builds up on its EV-specific product portfolio for the passenger car market, the company said. The EVSE comprises wall-mounted AC chargers designed for convenient home charging.

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JUNE 15, 2023

Beyond manufacturing a product that enables more eco-friendly transportation, the new lines will help reduce the facility’s carbon footprint through equipment that requires the use of less air. Additionally, new LED high-bay lighting, controlled by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, will be installed to reduce energy use.

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APRIL 22, 2021

As the central production hub for the most popular electric vehicles (EVs) on the market today, California employs an estimated 35,000 ET-related workers and is projected to add another 33,000 jobs by 2024. Establishing long-term policy and market certainty would help the state retain its leading position in ET jobs and economic benefits.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

an affiliated company in China, in the area of fuel cell electrode catalyst manufacturing technologies. Electrode catalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEFCs) As part of the agreement, production equipment will be installed at the plant of Ya’an Guangming Paite Precious Metal Co., TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.,

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APRIL 16, 2023

NFI, one of the US’ oldest and largest third-party supply chain solutions providers, is expanding its fleet of Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) in Southern California as part of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative ( JETSI ) project.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

To support GM’s EV transformation, the company is also installing more battery module capacity to its other North American EV plants. These mini stacks are assembled into full modules, where cooling plates, insulation, and electrical components are installed. The project will support nearly 300 CAMI Assembly jobs.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Ford regularly works with security researchers, suppliers and other vehicle manufacturers to protect customers, products and enterprise. Ford learned from a supplier that a security researcher discovered a vulnerability in the Wi-Fi software driver supplied for use in the SYNC 3 infotainment system available on some Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

In addition, HELION’s new FC-RACK Marine incorporates a thermal management system, dedicated on-board control system, and a hydrogen safety system that enables the FC-RACK Marine to be installed inside or on the deck of the vessel. Finally, its vertical architecture facilitates ease-of-access during maintenance operations.

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Mariner Fuel Hydrogen Maintenance 284

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MARCH 7, 2023

Westport Fuel Systems is collaborating with a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to evaluate the performance, efficiency and emissions of the OEM’s engine equipped with Westport’s H2 HPDI fuel system. This collaboration marks Westport’s third major OEM engagement evaluating its H2 HPDI fuel system to date. —David M.

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