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GM’s Ultium Battery System Scavenges Waste Heat

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Toward the end of last month, we missed an important press release from GM in the shuffle of cleantech news, but it’s something that’s worth going back to, because it’s an important piece of a big efficiency problem that plagues every automobile: getting some good from waste heat.

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BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

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Global clean energy investment was $67.8 billion in the third quarter of 2018, down 6% from the same period last year, according to the latest Clean Energy Investment Trends report from research company Bloomberg NEF (BNEF). Public markets investment in clean energy jumped 120% to $3.1 billion, up 9% on a year earlier.

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Fortum Battery Recycling exploring new hub devel­opment in Germany

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The industrial area of Artern/Thuringia is located in the middle of Germany, with short distances to the central battery and automobile companies. In April, the company started operating a hydrometallurgical facility in Harjavalta, Finland that is today Europe’s largest closed-loop recycling facility.

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GE study finds 5% of worlds natural gas production wasted per year by flaring

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A newly released GE study — Flare Gas Reduction: Recent Global Trends and Policy Considerations —estimates that 5% of the world’s natural gas production is wasted by burning or “flaring” unused gas each year, despite some progress on the flaring issue. The study finds that the technologies required for a solution exist now.

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How To Outfit Your Vehicle for Ridesharing

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This calls for routine interior cleaning , including washing and vacuuming, as well as making sure that all surfaces are clear of clutter and waste. The types of automobiles that can be used on a ridesharing platform are subject to certain criteria set by each individual firm. You’ll thank yourself for the foresight.

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EPA cites BPs Whiting, Ind., Refinery for Clean-Air Violations

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for alleged Clean Air Act violations at the company’s Whiting, Indiana petroleum refinery. EPA alleges that for calendar years 2003 through 2008 BP failed to manage and treat benzene waste from the facility as required by the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants.

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How Can EV Owners Prevent Rodent Damage?

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Clean and Organize Your Garage. Clean your space and organize it, using covered bins for waste and keeping cardboard and papers off the floor so pests have fewer places to nest. Clean and De-Scent. It’s well worth it to get out the shop vac once a week and give your interior a complete cleaning. Keep It Moving.

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