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GM joins IRMA to certify sustainability and human rights in EV supply chain

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General Motors has joined the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), adding another element to company programs that support the sustainability and human rights of the EV supply chain. GM already requires suppliers to meet its standards and adhere to company values throughout the supply chain.

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BMW Group shifting to cylindrical BMW cells in NEUE KLASSE from 2025; 46xx

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We have also reached agreement with our partners that they will use a percentage of secondary material for the raw materials lithium, cobalt and nickel, as well as utilising green power for production, to ensure CO 2 -reduced manufacturing. The cell module level is thus eliminated.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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Valuable materials such as cobalt, nickel, lithium, and copper are then extracted and refined, removing impurities to meet quality standards for reuse. Refining and Manufacturing The final stage involves refining these materials to further purify them. This complexity necessitates specialized equipment and knowledge.

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Verifying the origin of EV battery materials at the source: Traceability challenges, Part Two

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Bureau Veritas has partnered with digital platform provider OPTEL to create a traceability and sustainability assessment solution called V-Trace, which companies and government regulators can use to follow products through their supply chains, from extraction of the raw materials to final assembly. I joined BV in 2016. You have Industry 4.0

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