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Argonne study finds rare earth supply disruptions can have long-range impacts

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A range of devices and machines rely on rare earth elements that are mined and refined largely in China. Disruptions to this supply can have wide-ranging consequences, but the understanding of how those disruptions play out in global markets is limited. Causes of supply disruptions. Riddle et al.

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Plug and Nikola partner; hydrogen supply, liquefaction and up to 75 Nikola Tre fuel cell trucks

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Plug Power, a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, and Nikola Corporation, a developer of zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, have entered a strategic relationship focused on moving the hydrogen economy forward. Availability is expected to be 2H 2023.

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McLaren Applied selects STMicroelectronics to supply SiC power modules for next-gen inverter

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Electric vehicle (EV) powertrain technology increasingly relies on a reliable supply of quality SiC semiconductors such as MOSFETs, especially in 800V architectures. At just 3.79L in size and weighing 5.5kg, IPG5 can extend an EV’s range by more than 7%.

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onsemi and ZEEKR sign long-term supply agreement for SiC power devices

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onsemi, a provider of intelligent power and sensing technologies, and premium electric mobility brand ZEEKR have entered a long-term supply agreement (LTSA). These power devices deliver improved power and thermal efficiency, which reduces the size and weight of the traction inverter and enhances the range of the automaker’s EVs.

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Mercedes-Benz AG and Hydro to partner on a sustainable aluminum supply chain

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Mercedes-Benz will collaborate with Norwegian aluminum producer Hydro to reduce significantly the CO₂ footprint of aluminum in the automotive supply chain. The product will be introduced to a range of Mercedes-Benz models including the electric EQ models. kg CO 2 /kg Al. Hydro is currently delivering REDUXA 4.0—aluminum

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S&P Global: looming shortfalls in copper supply will short-circuit net-zero goals absent significant new supply

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The challenge of meeting Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 “will be short-circuited and remain out of reach” unless significant new copper supply comes online in a timely way, according to a new study by S&P Global that examines the growing mismatch between available copper supply and future demand resulting from the energy transition.

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Constellium supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the Maserati Grecale SUV

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Constellium SE is supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the all-new Maserati Grecale SUV. All Auto Body Sheet solutions for the Grecale are supplied from Constellium’s plant in Neuf-Brisach, France. To complete the range, the Grecale Folgore will be the 100% electric version with 400V technology.

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