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Stellantis to invest $406 million at 3 factories, a step toward meeting commitments in UAW contract

Stellantis to invest $406 million at 3 factories, a step toward meeting commitments in UAW contract

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis will spend $406 million retooling three Michigan factories so they can build electric vehicles or battery parts to support a strategy of making vehicles powered by both gasoline and batteries.

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EU to trim proposed tariffs on Tesla, other EVs from China

EU to trim proposed tariffs on Tesla, other EVs from China

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

BRUSSELS, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The European Union will lower proposed final tariffs on Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab and slightly trim rates for other electric vehicles from China after taking into account submissions by the companies, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

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Mining in a Net-Zero World

Mining in a Net-Zero World

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

The mining industry is currently one of the most significant contributors to planet-warming emissions — but it's on track to become one of the most important sectors for a net-zero future.

Annual demand for energy-transition metals will grow fivefold by mid-century from 2023 levels under more aggressive action, according to BloombergNEF.

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National Lab Discovery Series: High Performing Solid State Batteries - The Next Generation in Energy Storage

National Lab Discovery Series: High Performing Solid State Batteries - The Next Generation in Energy Storage

Monday, September 9, 2024

Join us for a groundbreaking webinar on September 17th at 11 AM PT/2 PM ET to explore innovations in solid state batteries from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. 

Solid state batteries, with their high energy density and superior safety, could be a game-changer for the electric car industry, for electronics, and for grid storage. But successful fabrication of  All-Solid-State Batteries (ASSBs) with ceramic electrolytes is limited by processing difficulties and interfacial challenges. Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a suite of low-cost approaches...Read More

New metals refinery for nickel and cobalt opens in Ohio

New metals refinery for nickel and cobalt opens in Ohio

Saturday, September 7, 2024

In a step forward for efforts to acquire the metals crucial to addressing climate change, on Monday a new plant that can extract nickel and cobalt from scrap material opens in Fairfield, Ohio. The resulting metals will be used in new batteries and other clean energy markets.

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Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign

Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) to boost the nation’s EV battery output. The Japanese government will help as it aims to establish a domestic supply chain while moving away from China and South Korea, which currently dominate the market.

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Toyota and BMW are joining forces to push through the hydrogen fuel cell headwinds

Toyota and BMW are joining forces to push through the hydrogen fuel cell headwinds

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Toyota and BMW are updating their partnership in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, signing a new memorandum of understanding to accelerate the development of next-generation, zero-emission vehicles. BMW will launch its first hydrogen-powered model in 2028.

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Ford, TXU Energy aim to make at-home EV charging more affordable

Ford, TXU Energy aim to make at-home EV charging more affordable

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Ford Motor Co. and Texas-based electricity company TXU Energy are joining forces to offset at-home charging costs for electric Ford SUV and truck owners, according to an Aug. 12 press release. 

As part of the TXU Free EV Miles program, eligible Ford owners will receive a 100% credit on their electric bill for energy used to charge their EVs between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. the following day, which could cover the entire cost of all at-home charging, the release said. According to the Department of Energy, the vast majority of EV charging —...Read More

BorgWarner presents LFP packs for electric commercial vehicles at the IAA

BorgWarner presents LFP packs for electric commercial vehicles at the IAA

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

US automotive supplier BorgWarner will be presenting its latest developments for clean transport technologies at the IAA Transportation in Germany in mid-September. An LFP battery pack and a DC charging station for commercial vehicles will take centre stage at the trade fair in Hanover.

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U.S. Investments in Electric Vehicle Manufacturing (2024)

U.S. Investments in Electric Vehicle Manufacturing (2024)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The electric vehicle (EV) market is growing rapidly, with vehicle and battery manufacturers committing to invest nearly $1.2 trillion globally in the transition from gas-powered to EVs. Of this total, $312 billion is expected to be invested into U.S. manufacturing, with nearly 71 percent of that amount – $223 billion – already allocated to specific facilities and initiatives. As the industry enters a critical period in the EV transition, Atlas Public Policy has analyzed the latest press releases, company earnings reports, and public resources to provide insights into global...Read More

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