Toyota Chemical Engineering is working on an alternative process for recycling high-voltage (HV) batteries that does not require the conventional incineration process. The goal is to reduce material losses and emissions during recycling. From 2031, battery manufacturers in the EU will be required to use a certain percentage of recycled metals.
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February 10, 2025
Ford Otosan and Mars Logistics launched a new intermodal transport route to improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of logistics operations between its factories in Romania, in Craiova, and Turkey. Under this new system, components will be transported from Turkey to Romania, and vehicles manufactured in Romania will arrive in Turkey, both by rail. This transition aims to reduce emissions by 63% compared to road transport, making logistics operations more efficient and economical.
February 6, 2025
Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotic sorting and stacking solutions for warehouse operations, has unveiled AmbiStack, a robotic system designed to automate the complex process of stacking items onto pallets or into containers achieving maximum density. This solution alleviates the burden of repetitive, injury-prone motions for workers, enabling them to transition into higher-value roles as Robot Operators, focusing on assisting robotic operations when needed.
February 5, 2025
The energy price index surged in January, led by natural gas (15%) and crude oil (8.1%).
Non-energy prices saw little change.
February 3, 2025
The new R&D facility is located in Germany’s Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region and the opening is planned for 2025. Facility’s energy-efficient design and advanced renewable energy systems aim to align with the Group’s mission to cut its carbon footprint and promote zero-emission solutions. The new R&D facility shows Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to innovation, creativity and sustainability.
January 23, 2025
- Two industry leaders cooperate to roll out dynamic energy and load management systems for High Power Charging (HPC) infrastructure
- Special focus on in-depot and in-transit charging applications enable charge management and smart energy services for electric vehicles including trucks, buses and passenger cars
- Common offering provides reliable charging at lowest possible energy cost for truck/bus and is integrated into local depot and energy ecosystem
- Cooperation advances mobility electrification, key component of energy transition
January 17, 2025
UBTech and Foxconn have signed a ‘comprehensive long-term partnership’ partnership to deploy more robots to work in the iPhone maker’s factories.
The Chinese robotics company has entered a collaboration with Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai), the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer and a primary assembler for Apple. This collaboration aims to integrate UBTech’s humanoid robots into Foxconn’s production lines, enhancing efficiency and precision in the assembly of complex electronics and electric vehicles.