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APRIL 14, 2020

The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). Source: EPA. >. The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e.,

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JUNE 25, 2018

billion) over the next five years in a public-private partnership to speed up the development of the country’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicle ecosystem, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). The target is to be able to install 310 hydrogen stations by 2022 to supply 16,000 fuel cell vehicles. trillion won (US $2.33

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AUGUST 10, 2020

Leading Australian energy infrastructure company Jemena has signed a new deal to supply Australia’s emerging zero emission vehicle industry with renewably generated green hydrogen. Jemena’s Managing Director, Frank Tudor, said the deal will make hydrogen gas generated from solar and wind power available to the vehicle industry.

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AUGUST 25, 2020

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group became the world’s first shipyard to construct an LNG-fueled very large container ship (VLCS). The ship is also outstanding in terms of safety and container-loading efficiency due to the optimal layouts and designs applied to the LNG fuel tank, fuel gas supply system (FGSS) and dual-fuel engine.

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

Representatives from the State of Hesse, RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund), Alstom and Infraserv broke ground for a hydrogen filling station on the site of the Höchst industrial park in Frankfurt that will supply a fleet of 27 passenger fuel cell trains—currently, the world’s largest such.

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MAY 23, 2020

Two pre-series trains of Alstom’s Coradia iLint model have been in passenger service since September 2018. The project is of a great importance to industrial policy that goes far beyond Germany. Here, we are witnessing the first competitive product of hydrogen mobility at industrial level. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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JUNE 8, 2020

The 100% renewable electricity mix in Chengdu is the result of a newly signed supply contract and will reduce the plant’s CO 2 emissions by more than 11,000 tonnes per year. Under the new contract, around 65% of the electricity supply comes from hydropower, while the remainder comes from solar power, wind power and other renewable sources.

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Methane pyrolysis separates methane (CH 4 ) into gaseous hydrogen and solid carbon that is a valuable material for various industry branches and can also be stored safely. Now, KIT is partnering with industry partner Wintershall Dea to further develop this process for use on an industrial scale. —Prof Wetzel.

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APRIL 5, 2019

GFL) registered in Jiangxi (China) have signed a memorandum of understanding on long-term lithium supplies for battery cells. Under the agreement, Ganfeng will supply lithium to the Volkswagen Group and its suppliers for the next ten years. The Volkswagen Group and Ganfeng Lithium Co.,

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JULY 1, 2021

The new fund will invest in early to mid-stage start-ups operating in the sustainability, transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain industries. Marcus Behrendt brings over 25 years of expertise in the automotive industry to this leadership position. With the inception of Fund II, Baris Guzel was also promoted to partner.

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APRIL 17, 2021

Total GHG emissions decreased from 2018 to 2019 by 1.7% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). from 2018 to 2019, and CO 2 emissions just from fossil fuel combustion decreased 2.7% from 2018 to 2019. CO 2 emissions decreased 2.2% Total GHG emissions in 2019 were up 1.8% over the same period.

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MARCH 15, 2018

Analysis by researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) suggests that, given the foreseen scaling of battery demand up to 2050, each may face supply risks, albeit for different reasons. Currently, the battery industry already accounts for 50% of the total demand for cobalt.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

NYK Line, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., NYK Line, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., The partners will begin a feasibility study in September 2020 and start designing the vessel and hydrogen-fuel-supply equipment in 2021. Background.

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MARCH 8, 2020

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS), Tohoku Electric Power Co., The technology also needs functions to optimize system operation according to hydrogen supply and demand forecasting.

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JUNE 22, 2018

The lithium-ion battery industry has been, and will continue to be, the main catalyst for growth; it accounted for close to 50% of consumption in 2017 and is expected to reach over 80% by 2027. By 2027, lithium mine supply is forecast to increase by more than 160%, whilst refined supply is forecast to more than treble to 900,000t LCE.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Kalmar has already launched the fully electric Kalmar Ottawa electric terminal tractor (OT2E) in the US in 2018. We selected Cummins because of our longstanding co-operation in providing world-class drivetrain platforms, their global reach, and their strong commitment to leading the industry in electrification solutions.

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MAY 26, 2022

Once ramped, Sella 2 will enable SolarEdge to have its own supply of lithium-ion batteries and the infrastructure to develop new battery cell chemistries and technologies. SolarEdge was established in 2006; it acquired Kokam, a provider of Lithium-ion battery cells, batteries and energy storage solutions, in 2018.

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APRIL 13, 2021

China is positioning itself to dominate the global supply of copper, a material in high demand as the world transitions to alternative energy systems, according to experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. “If China’s domestic production of copper is inadequate relative to demand, according to the authors. million).

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The battery system and energy storage for the bus are supplied by Proterra Powered, a manufacturer of battery packs for electric vehicles. ENC was the first bus manufacturer to complete the 12-year/500,000 miles FTA Altoona test for a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric powered bus in 2018.

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JUNE 17, 2021

Volvo Cars is teaming up with Swedish steel maker SSAB to jointly explore the development of fossil-free, high-quality steel for use in the automotive industry. In 2026, SSAB aims to supply the market with fossil-free steel at a commercial scale. This steel will be used for testing purposes and may be used in a concept car.

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MAY 14, 2019

Global energy investment stabilized in 2018, ending three consecutive years of decline, as capital spending on oil, gas and coal supply bounced back while investment stalled for energy efficiency and renewables, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest annual review. trillion in 2018, a level similar to 2017.

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MARCH 31, 2023

By providing capital—in addition to supplying state-of-the-art battery materials under the JDA—Umicore intends to work with Blue Current to drive market adoption of the company’s silicon elastic composite battery towards mid-decade. In June 2022, Umicore and Idemitsu Kosan Co.,

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MARCH 29, 2021

A green power supply contract ensures the purchase of electricity from renewable energy sources at all times. Generation of green electricity is synchronized to follow patterns of consumption so that a supply from the grid with green electricity can be guaranteed on a quarter hourly basis.

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MARCH 8, 2022

The price for cobalt spiked to $40 per pound in 2018, but returned to $25 dollars per pound in 2021. lb)—the highest in the 35-year history of the contract trading on the LME—driven by concern over Russian supplies.). Cobalt is now trading on the London Metal Exchange ( LME ) at around $79,000 per tonne (US$35.83/lb),

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Rio Tinto and Japanese trader and business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation have agreed a first sale under a new strategic collaboration agreement to secure a sustainable and reliable supply of Rio Tinto’s Responsible aluminum products to Japanese downstream manufacturers.

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JUNE 22, 2018

Gevo has entered into a long-term agreement to supply its renewable alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) to Avfuel Corporation, effective 1 July 2018. Avfuel is a leading global supplier of aviation fuel and services to all industry consumer groups, servicing more than 3,000 locations worldwide.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

In contrast to what some media sources are suggesting, oil and gas demand will not diminish, on the contrary, oil and gas prices will rise due to a lack of supply. The first casualties are falling in Europe, mainly the UK, where 16 companies went bankrupt in 2018, in comparison to zero in 2012. Link to article: [link].

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

A report from the Australian national science agency CSIRO has mapped the critical research steps Australia must take to realize a potential 7,600 jobs and $11 billion a year by 2050 from the burgeoning hydrogen industry. This isn’t limited to the domestic industry development—we’ll link Australian expertise with international projects.

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MAY 12, 2020

Air Liquide Korea will provide two high-capacity hydrogen chargers and supply hydrogen gas. The partnership across industries will be a stepping stone in bringing the hydrogen economy closer to daily lives. The company first introduced its fuel cell electric buses for daily operation during the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

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JULY 6, 2020

Our plants are thus making a significant contribution to ensuring both a stable power supply and the cost-effectiveness of green hydrogen. Prerequisites include being able to provide full supply within max. In 2018 methanol was produced from steel mill gases for the first time. thyssenkrupp and E.ON

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APRIL 2, 2020

The Vision F-CELL delivers 135 kW of motor power, supplied by a 75 kW fuel cell and a 135 kW high-voltage battery. Through close collaboration with industry players, we aim to deliver CO 2 -neutral vehicles to customers and continue to offer better solutions to them. The modular high-voltage battery provides from 13.8

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JUNE 26, 2023

Saudi Arabia has cut a number of deals recently that coud make the country’s lithiu-ion supply chain the most developed in the Middle East, according to an analysis by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company will supply feedstock in the form of decant oil. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Blastr has entered into a Letter of Intent with Nordic energy company Fortum that provides Blastr exclusive rights to utilize the existing industrial site located in Joddböle, Inkoo in Finland, 55 km west of Helsinki. Fortum has developed the Joddböle area since the dismantling of its Inkoo coal-fired power plant there in 2017-2020.

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JULY 26, 2020

Toray Industries concluded an agreement with Lilium GmbH to supply carbon fiber composite materials for the Lilium Jet. A December 2018 study from Morgan Stanley suggested that the rapidly growing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) market could be worth as much as $1.5 Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The report is a comprehensive source of 2021 mineral data for the world and includes information on the domestic industry structure, government programs, tariffs, world production and five-year salient statistics for nonfuel mineral commodities that are important to the US economy and national security. —Steven M.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

According to our forecasts, by 2030 the battery market will be worth $116 billion annually, and this doesn’t include investment in the supply chain. Continued cost declines for batteries in the 2020s will be achieved through reduced manufacturing capital expenditures, new pack designs and changing supply chains.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Hyundai Mobis will assemble battery packs using cells from the plant, then supply them to the Hyundai Motor Group’s US manufacturing facilities for production of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV models. In fiscal year 2023, job creation in the automotive industry increased by 324% when compared to FY21.

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