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EV push faces upstream challenges
A US administration focused on climate change and a British host eager to plug its green credentials will lead to a sharp focus on vehicle electrification at this year's G7 summit, but big promises will require significant upstream investment in metals supply chains if they are to take root and extend beyond headlines.
read more... 14/06/2021
Italy aims to generate over $1.2B in investments for gigafactory
Italy aims to spur total investments of more than one billion euros ($1.22 billion) to build an electric-car battery factory with automaker Stellantis expected to play a leading role, three government sources told Reuters.
read more... 11/06/2021
German industry warns on electrolysis restrictions
German industries federation BDI has criticised government plans to limit the exemptions applicable for renewable power used in the electrolysis process for producing hydrogen.
read more... 11/06/2021
Renault Puts Unproductive French Plants to Work on Electric Cars
Renault SA revealed just how much work is needed to improve productivity at three French factories the struggling carmaker is trying to turn into one of Europe’s biggest hubs for electric vehicles.
read more... 10/06/2021
Siemens Gamesa plans fossil-parity hydrogen from onshore wind by 2030
Renewable energy technology company Siemens Gamesa is targeting renewable hydrogen from onshore wind power at price parity with fossil fuel-derived hydrogen by 2030 in Europe and beyond, and sees production from offshore wind as cost-competitive by 2035, the company said June 9.
read more... 10/06/2021