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Galp and Northvolt establish JV for lithium conversion plant in Portugal; initial annual capacity of 35,000 tons of lithium hydroxide

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Portugal-based energy company Galp and Sweden-based battery manufacturer Northvolt have agreed to set up a joint company, Aurora, that aims to become a steppingstone for the development of an integrated lithium-battery value-chain aligned with Portuguese and European ambitions.

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European Commission approves up to €5.4B of public support for IPCEI Hy2Tech; 41 hydrogen projects

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The project, called “IPCEI Hy2Tech” was jointly prepared and notified by fifteen Member States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain. The Member States will provide up to €5.4 billion in public funding, which is expected to unlock additional €8.8

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Nature Materials editorial urges reconsideration of approach to battery regulation in Europe

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The European Union (EU) … is planning to require that all new cars sold from 2035 have zero carbon emissions—a bold and valuable goal, but one that will demand the rapid development of both vehicle-charging infrastructure and battery production. For vehicle electrification, lithium-ion batteries are the key energy technology.

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EEA: Higher EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 due to economic recovery and cold winter

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Greenhouse gas emissions increased in the EU in 2010 as a result of both economic recovery in many countries after the 2009 recession and a colder winter, according to the latest greenhouse gas inventory published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Spain, Greece and Portugal again reported lower GHG emissions in 2010.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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We know the technology exists to tackle impacts of the transport sector on Europe’s environment. However, many vehicles rolling off production lines are anything but green, the freight sector still favours the least efficient transport modes and railways across the EU still do not have a unified system. Transport at a crossroads.

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

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Per Thorsell, CEO of Bergkvarabuss, said: “As one of the largest bus companies in Sweden, it is vital that we participate and lead the entire transport industry, and the development of electrified public transport is one of the key steps in tackling climate change and achieving green development. Entering the European market again!

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U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

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The reduction in quantities of dye and finishing products is also drastic. The reduction in quantities of dye and finishing products is also drastic. With climate protection, we have become used to minute progress, at the best. Or because they want innovative products. production capacity will not be sufficient.

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