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BMW Group begins production of small-series hydrogen-powered model

BMW Group begins production of hydrogen-powered model

The BMW Group is commencing production of its BMW iX5 Hydrogen model. Manufacture of the small-series hydrogen-powered model vehicles is taking place in the pilot plant at its Munich Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ). The first ever Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology has already completed an intensive programme of testing under …

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BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production

BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production

The BMW Group is systematically pursuing its climate goals for the supplier network and significantly reducing the carbon footprint of its steel sourcing. Following initial contracts with European suppliers, the BMW Group has now concluded further agreements for the supply of CO2-reduced steel in the US and China.  “Steel is one of the main sources …

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PowerCo and Umicore to produce battery materials

PowerCo and Umicore to Produce European Battery Materials

PowerCo and Umicore has established joint venture for the production European battery materials   PowerCo, the new battery company of the Volkswagen Group, and Umicore, the Belgian circular materials technology group, announced  the founding of a joint venture for precursor and cathode material production in Europe. From 2025 onwards, the joint venture will supply PowerCo’s European …

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