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Retread Tires Contribute to Continental’s Sustainability Targets

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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“We continue to expand our retread portfolio and the ContiLifeCycle retread network continues to serve our fleet customers.”

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  • “We continue to expand our retread portfolio and the ContiLifeCycle retread network continues to serve our fleet customers.”
    The ContiLifeCycle approach offers a three-stage, cradle-to-grave approach which includes new tires, casing reuse, and retreading.
  • This premium, quality solution is cost-effective, eco-friendly, and prolongs the life of Continental truck and bus tires.
  • By utilizing the original or a used quality casing, a retread can eliminate millions of scrap tires being sent to landfills each year.
  • According to the U.S. EPA, with which Canada works collaboratively as per the Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA), retread tires contain up to 75% post-consumer recycled material .

Titan America Completes Full Conversion to Low Carbon Cement Production

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Titan America LLC is proud to announce the full conversion of its cement plants to the production of Type IL portland-limestone cement, a low-carbon construction material.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Titan America LLC is proud to announce the full conversion of its cement plants to the production of Type IL portland-limestone cement, a low-carbon construction material.
  • Titan America announces full conversion of its cement plants to the production of Type IL, low carbon cement.
  • Titan America partnered with customers in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida to champion the low carbon cement for use in their concrete.
  • Titan America is a member of TITAN Cement Group, an international cement and building materials producer.

Electrify America Raises $450 Million - Siemens Becomes a Minority Shareholder; Company Intensifies Commitment to Rapid Deployment of Ultra-Fast Charging

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Siemens, through its financing arm Siemens Financial Services (SFS), will invest a low triple-digit million USD amount in Electrify America and now hold a seat on the board.

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  • Siemens, through its financing arm Siemens Financial Services (SFS), will invest a low triple-digit million USD amount in Electrify America and now hold a seat on the board.
  • The commitment aligns with Siemens' continued efforts to advance open and accessible U.S. electric vehicle charging infrastructure and its broader goals of decarbonization.
  • In addition, Volkswagen Group is increasing its capital investment in Electrify America beyond its original commitment of $2 billion through 2026.
  • In making this incremental commitment, Volkswagen noted Electrify America's significant momentum, accelerated growth, and long-term value of its ultra-fast charging network.