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Vianode invests US$194M in battery anode graphite plant in Norway

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Vianode , a company owned by Elkem, Hydro and Altor, has decided to invest in its first industrial scale plant for sustainable battery materials at Herøya in Norway. The decision is an important step towards establishing a complete battery value chain in Norway for the European market. Plant concept. Source: Vianode.

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Tesla Model Y sees price increase in Germany and Norway

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This was hinted at in the price of the Model Y in countries like Germany and Norway, both of which saw price increases for the best-selling all-electric crossover. The mid-tier Model Y Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD), on the other hand, now starts at 52,490 euros. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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BYD sets out EV expansion strategy for Europe; Tang SUV heading to Norway first

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BYD Europe outlined an expansion strategy for EVs in Europe, including the trial introduction of electric passenger cars, alongside longer-term plans to bring new BYD LCV and eTruck ranges to the market. Pricing will be announced later this year when it goes on sale in Norway. Second-generation BYD Tang compact SUV.

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Schaeffler signs five-year supply deal with REEtec for rare earth oxides

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Through this partnership, we are also securing our supply of neodymium iron boron magnets for electric motors. Schaeffler has been producing electric motors on a large scale since 2021 and offers its customers power classes ranging from 20 kW to more than 300 kW. —Andreas Schick, Chief Operating Officer at Schaeffler AG.

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Tevva and Vattenfall collaborate to develop zero-emission transport solution; electric with hydrogen range extender

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UK-based Tevva, a developer of long-range electric trucks, and Vattenfall Network Solutions, a division of Vattenfall, the leading European energy company, are partnering to help businesses switch to a zero-emission vehicle fleet and to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations.

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Equinor contracts for first green-ammonia-fueled supply vessel; 2MW SOFC

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Norway-based energy company Equinor has contracted with Eidesvik Offshore for the Viking Energy supply vessel, which is being retrofitted to make it capable of covering long distances fueled by carbon-free ammonia. The vessel will transport supplies to installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The Viking Energy.

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Ballard to supply Norled with 200 kW fuel cell modules to power ferry in Norway

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—has signed an Equipment Supply Agreement (ESA) with Norled A/S , one of Norway’s largest ferry and express boat operators, to provide two next-generation 200 kW fuel cell modules that will be used to power a hybrid ferry planned to begin operating in 2021. Earlier post.).

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