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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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DOE’s Manufacturing Institute to award $35M to support R&D in recycling, reuse and remanufacturing

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Reducing EMbodied-Energy and Decreasing Emissions (REMADE) Manufacturing Institute announced approximately $35 million to support research and development (R&D) that will enable US manufacturers to increase the recovery, recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing of plastics, metals, electronic waste, and fibers.

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Toyota says it would rather buy credits than ‘waste’ money on EVs

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As the car industry’s largest hybrid pusher, Toyota says it is better positioned to just buy credits to close the EPA gap rather than “waste” money on BEVs, its CEO said. Since 2021, Toyota has invested about $17 billion into its US manufacturing operations to build mostly hybrids. “I Currently, the company is building a $13.9

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Siemens and Nexii unveil sustainable and cost-effective EV charging prototype for faster deployment

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The above-ground design requires minimal disruption to existing parking lots by eliminating costly, time-consuming, and substantial civics works and reduces on-site construction waste and environmental impact. The busway power distribution equipment is manufactured at Siemens’ 540-person manufacturing hub in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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Electra raises $85M to advance Low-Temperature Iron process; electrochemical refining at 60?C

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We also have a historic opportunity to decentralize the global iron and steel supply chain and re-shore manufacturing and mining jobs. The 50-person company recently opened a new office in Boston, MA to help expand its roster of engineers, scientists, and professional support staff. —Electra CEO Sandeep Nijhawan.

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VinFast and Pininfarina detail designs of VF 8 and VF 9 EVs

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In terms of exterior, Pininfarina utilized a modern design language to optimize aerodynamics and reduce energy consumption, while embracing the importance of aesthetics to promote the unique personalities of the vehicles. VinFast also proactively applies multiple solutions that help reduce water waste and chemical emissions.

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Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

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This team will be hellbent on delivering leading quality, attacking waste in every corner of the business, maximizing cash flow and optimizing our industrial footprint. Ford reiterated its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and to use 100% local, renewable electricity in all of its manufacturing operations by 2035.

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