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DOE awarding more than $50M to 15 projects to advance critical material innovations

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Critical materials are used in many products important to the US economy and energy technologies, such as rare-earth elements used to manufacture high-strength magnets for offshore wind-turbine generators and lithium and cobalt in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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Estonia is relying on technological improvements to maximize oil shale yield to generate more electricity, heat and shale oil so as to maintain necessary levels of electricity and heat for the economy, which remains one of the OECD’s strongest performers. In 2011, public research, development and demonstration (RD&D) expenditures exceeded €9.4

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The Coming Boom in Rare Earths

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Perhaps most importantly, though, they’re essential components of the permanent magnets used in the motors of most electric vehicles and many appliances, and also in the generators in most wind turbines. Wind turbines, too. We want to transform our economy into a greener, cleaner, more environmentally sustainable economy.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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Wind and road noise were reduced partly due to acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. The Ioniq 6 is a pleasure to drive and even more-so to look at because of its head-turning design. There was limited body roll and the ride was comfortable and confident.

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