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Modeling study suggests 1.8M excess deaths attributable to urban air pollution in 2019

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concentrations and associated mortality trends in more than 13,000 cities globally between 2000-2019. attributable mortality rates between 2000 and 2019 for the top 250 most populated urban areas based on 2019 WorldPop estimates. (A) concentration between 2000-2019. This new study examines PM 2.5 concentrations and PM 2.5

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Electric motor manufacturer YASA secures $21M growth funding, opens new Oxford production facility

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YASA, a manufacturer of axial-flux electric motors and controllers ( earlier post ), has raised £15 million (US$21 million) in growth funding. Universal Partners joined Parkwalk Advisors and other existing investors in the round, bringing the total raised by the company to £35 million (US$49 million).

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European project to develop cobalt-free EV batteries awarded €11.8M

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Useful cycle life of >2000. >4.5V The involvement of several leading organizations for battery manufacturing ensures easy adaptation to production lines and scale-up to contribute to a higher market adoption while helping to strengthen Europe’s position in the field. voltage window enabling stable SEI/CEI formation.

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Rare discount on universal Tesla level 2 EV charger at $580, Save $700 on LG smart electric ventless dryer, NIU KQI Air, and more

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Memorial Day deals are still lingering, with today’s Green Deals coming in with both first-time arrivals and older returns, headlined by the rare discount we’ve found on Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector Level 2 Hardwired EV Charger at $580. Usually going for $620, this is a rare opportunity to save money on this universally compatible device.

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Northvolt acquires US Li-metal battery company Cuberg; next-gen battery cells for electromobility

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European battery-maker Northvolt has acquired Cuberg , a US-based battery technology company delivering high-performance lithium-metal cells produced on existing lithium-ion manufacturing lines for electromobility solutions.

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UQ, GMG graphene-enhanced aluminum-ion batteries show very high power density, long life

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Australia-based Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. GMG) reported initial performance data for graphene-enhanced aluminum-ion batteries developed by GHG and the University of Queensland (UQ). University of Queensland testing data. GMG graphene is being used to produce coin cell prototypes for customer testing in Q4 2021.

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Inside the Universe Machine: The Webb Space Telescope’s Ultra-Reliable Radio

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It’s an ideal location for JWST to observe the universe without obstruction and with minimal orbital adjustments. Menzel says he first saw the frequency selection proposals for JWST around 2000, when he was working at Northrop Grumman. It’s a point of gravitational equilibrium located about 1.5

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