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BNEF: China dominates the Li-ion battery supply chain, but Europe is on the rise

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China dominates BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) lithium-ion battery supply chain ranking in 2020, having quickly surpassed Japan and Korea that were leaders for the majority of the previous decade. China’s dominance of the industry is to be expected given its huge investments and the policies the country has implemented over the past decade.

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BNEF: steel industry set to pivot to hydrogen in green push; additional $278B for clean capacity and retrofits

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Steel is responsible for around 7% of man-made greenhouse gas emissions every year and is one of the world’s most polluting industries. Government and corporate net-zero commitments are pushing the steel industry to cancel out its emissions by 2050. The steel industry cannot afford to wait for the 2040s to start its transition.

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IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

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A new approach developed by researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria and international colleagues proposes using solid air (nitrogen or oxygen) as a medium for recycling cooling energy across the hydrogen liquefaction supply chain. The hydrogen is liquefied where electricity is cheap.

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Continuous direct lithium extraction technology: Quick, cheap and sustainable

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Go2Lithium is at the heart of the developing lithium industry, and their cDLE technology is a testament to this and their commitment to improving lithium extraction processes. The post Continuous direct lithium extraction technology: Quick, cheap and sustainable appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Biden administration announces $1B fund to support EV automakers

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“We believe this new Drive Forward Fund will be critical to catalyzing growth and innovation within America’s automotive supply chain,” Monroe CEO Ted Koenig said. Strengthening and expanding the US auto supply chain is essential to expanding domestic EV production in the United States. on China-made EV imports.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC. The other is the hybrid battery (nickel-metal in the Gen2), responsible for the charge and supplying the cabin with electricity, including the climate control. It was time to buy our first car.

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Report: Average New EV Prices Fell Below Tesla's Average for the First Time in Over a Year

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While its vehicles aren’t “cheap,” Tesla offers two of the most affordable EVs on sale today. Dealer supply also played a role, and automakers are offering more incentives for EVs than before. percent in May, six percent higher than the industry average. Buyers saw average discounts of 12.4

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