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The article delves into the substantial investments and strategic moves made by prominent companies in the electric mobility sector. Denso is planning a 63 billion euro investment over the next decade to focus on zero-emission and zero-traffic-fatalities technologies. Volvo Cars has appointed Francesca Gamboni as the new head of Procurement and Supply Chain, aiming to evolve their supply chain towards sustainability and regionalization. BASF has partnered with Nanotech Energy to produce cathode active materials from recycled metals, significantly reducing the CO2 footprint of batteries. Additionally, the Wireless Power Transfer Taskforce, initiated by Charin and involving companies like Siemens and Witricity, is working to harmonize standards for wireless charging systems. Stellantis has opened a Battery Technology Center in Turin to develop and test battery packs for electric vehicles. Toyota is developing multiple battery technologies in parallel, aiming to launch high-performance and long-range batteries from 2026 onwards. ZF has introduced a compact, magnet-free electric motor that offers improved performance and power density. Renault is launching the Scenic E-Tech Electric with two power levels, while Alfa Romeo is producing a limited series of the 33 Stradale with both V6 and electric powertrains. Ford is set to offer a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger pick-up truck, and Mini has unveiled two new battery-electric models. Volkswagen is presenting the third generation Tiguan with a wide range of powertrain options, including mild and plug-in hybrids.