Going green: Self-generating electricity on-site

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OEMs are investing heavily in renewable energy sources to reduce the carbon footprint of their manufacturing operations

The automotive industry is a massive user of energy in its production operations. Not only is it looking to develop products that are energy efficient, it is also increasingly seeking to ensure that the energy it consumes in those production operations is sourced by environmentally efficient means. Self-generation of electricity on-site using technologies that eschew fossil fuels is therefore a relevant option.

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