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EQS-News: Vulcan Energy Resources Limited: Zero Carbon Lithium Project Update

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Senior appointments to Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project execution team from oil and gas, battery and Tier One EPC industries EPCM contracts for Phase One enter RFP stage

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  • Senior appointments to Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project execution team from oil and gas, battery and Tier One EPC industries EPCM contracts for Phase One enter RFP stage
    Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan; ASX: VUL, FSE: VUL, the Company), the renewable energy producer and carbon neutral lithium developer, is pleased to provide a project execution update, for its Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project in the Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field, Germany.
  • LEOP will supply lithium chloride to CLEOP, Vulcan’s downstream Optimisation Plant which will produce the final lithium hydroxide product.
  • Vulcan’s Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project is leveraging complementary skills from the O&G industry as part of the Just Transition to deliver Phase One, to complement its team of ca.
  • Vulcan’s MD and CEO, Dr. Francis Wedin, commented: “Enabled by our strong cash position, we are making steady, methodical progress towards the execution of the Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project.

Mercedes-Benz AG and H2 Green Steel secure supply deal and an MoU to establish North American supply chain

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

As part of a broader effort to decarbonize the supply chain, Mercedes-Benz and H2GS agreed to aim to establish a supply chain for green steel produced in North America for local Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plants.

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  • As part of a broader effort to decarbonize the supply chain, Mercedes-Benz and H2GS agreed to aim to establish a supply chain for green steel produced in North America for local Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plants.
  • “With the supply deal of around 50,000 tonnes almost CO₂-free steel from H2 Green Steel for our manufacturing plants in Europe, Mercedes-Benz and H2 Green Steel are accelerating the creation of a decarbonized, regional and resilient steel supply chain.
  • H2 Green Steel (H2GS AB) was founded in 2020 with the ambition to accelerate the decarbonization of the steel industry, using green hydrogen.
  • H2 Green Steel is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with its first green steel plant under development in Boden, northern Sweden.

NI Announces Software-Defined Battery Lab Solution to Accelerate Battery Validation

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

NI , formerly known as National Instruments, announced today the launch of its Software-Defined Battery Lab solution.

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  • NI , formerly known as National Instruments, announced today the launch of its Software-Defined Battery Lab solution.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230523005234/en/
    NI EV Battery Test Solutions (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Software-Defined Battery Lab is the industry’s first battery test solution that supports EV manufacturers and battery suppliers in tackling the pressing challenges of time-to-market, cost, and battery performance through an open and flexible approach.
  • Through software, the solution allows battery validation and data management and analysis of battery data, while being open and flexible to scale for global validation testing and adapt to the ever-evolving innovations in battery technologies.
  • As battery technologies evolve and scale, companies can accelerate test system development, maximize reuse of battery testing investments, and connect battery data to improve performance through changes to software.

Scania and Northvolt unveil green battery capable of powering trucks for 1.5 million kilometers

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Scania and Northvolt unveiled a jointly developed battery cell for heavy electric vehicles.

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  • SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Scania and Northvolt unveiled a jointly developed battery cell for heavy electric vehicles.
  • In validation tests, the lithium-ion cell has demonstrated an outstanding lifetime resulting in the capacity to power trucks for 1.5 million kilometers – equivalent to the truck's whole lifetime.
  • In 2017, sustainability frontrunners Scania and Northvolt joined forces to develop and commercialize a world-leading battery cell for heavy commercial vehicles.
  • In addition, later this year, Scania will inaugurate a new battery factory in Södertälje, Sweden, where battery cells will be assembled into battery packs for the start of production of heavy-duty electric trucks.

Medius Appoints Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, February 27, 2023

STOCKHOLM, LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius , a leading provider of AP automation and wider spend management solutions, today announces the appointment of Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • STOCKHOLM, LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius , a leading provider of AP automation and wider spend management solutions, today announces the appointment of Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • As CTO, Rosén will drive Medius's innovation activities, delivering] the established Medius product suite, developing new products, and doubling-down on providing value to the customer base.
  • Rosén will lead the Research & Development (R&D) and the Customer Support organizations, and in addition also manage the Cloud Operations and the Security organization at Medius.
  • Henrik Rosén, CTO, Medius, comments: "Sweden has a long history of innovation - home of household technology names like Spotify, Klarna, and Northvolt.

Medius Appoints Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, February 27, 2023

STOCKHOLM, LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius , a leading provider of AP automation and wider spend management solutions, today announces the appointment of Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • STOCKHOLM, LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius , a leading provider of AP automation and wider spend management solutions, today announces the appointment of Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • As CTO, Rosén will drive Medius's innovation activities, delivering] the established Medius product suite, developing new products, and doubling-down on providing value to the customer base.
  • Rosén will lead the Research & Development (R&D) and the Customer Support organizations, and in addition also manage the Cloud Operations and the Security organization at Medius.
  • Henrik Rosén, CTO, Medius, comments: "Sweden has a long history of innovation - home of household technology names like Spotify, Klarna, and Northvolt.

Norsk Hydro: Unique position in a new reality

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

In a turbulent year, we benefitted from our strong cost position and our improvement efforts as well as from the high prices for aluminium and energy.

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  • In a turbulent year, we benefitted from our strong cost position and our improvement efforts as well as from the high prices for aluminium and energy.
  • First, we see a new geopolitical reality with increased rivalry between powers, weaker global institutions, a decline in trust and increased polarization within societies.
  • We continue to pursue our strategy to strengthen our position in low-carbon aluminium, as well as growing in new energy solutions.
  • On this basis, we believe Hydro has a unique position to create value in a new reality, developing industries that matter.

Liminal Raises $17.5 Million in Series A2 Funding to Catalyze Production of Safe, Reliable, High-Quality EV Batteries

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Liminal will use this funding to scale its EchoStat® inspection systems into factory-integrated solutions for global battery manufacturers, tapping into the rapidly growing demand for safe, reliable, and more affordable EV batteries.

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  • Liminal will use this funding to scale its EchoStat® inspection systems into factory-integrated solutions for global battery manufacturers, tapping into the rapidly growing demand for safe, reliable, and more affordable EV batteries.
  • "Our mission is to catalyze a clean energy future in which EVs are the default option for everyone,” said Liminal CEO and Co-Founder, Andrew Hsieh.
  • “Our products help battery manufacturers hit their aggressive production volume and cost targets, while ensuring their cells meet stringent EV safety and performance requirements.
  • More information about careers with Liminal can be found at Liminal Careers .

Volvo Cars reports full-year 2022 results - accelerating strategic journey and navigating challenges

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 

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  • In 2022, the performance of the company's fully electric cars stood out as a real highlight.
  • In 2022, Volvo Cars' revenues reached 330.1 bn SEK, up 17 per cent compared to the previous year.
  • For the full year of 2022, the number of Volvo Cars sold online increased 17 per cent compared with 2021.
  • Despite the global turbulence, uncertainty and the recent price increases, Volvo Cars continues to see healthy demand for its cars.

Gigafactories - IDTechEx Asks if Europe and US Can Catch Up to China?

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

IDTechEx analysis shows that current plans and announcements for new cell production capacity will reach 3 TWh by 2030.

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  • IDTechEx analysis shows that current plans and announcements for new cell production capacity will reach 3 TWh by 2030.
  • China and Asia have dominated the cell and battery manufacturing market, but the industry is seeing a shift toward the localization of Li-ion battery manufacturing.
  • Start-ups and early-stage companies are also looking to enter the market, especially in Europe but also the US.
  • To find out more on the Li-ion market, please see the IDTechEx report " Li-ion Battery Market 2023-2033: Technologies, Players, Applications, Outlooks and Forecasts ".