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U.K. based battery producer Britishvolt collapses ahead of production

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As many companies and governments alike have rushed to establish battery production locations, many in the United Kingdom had hoped that its domestic Britishvolt battery producer would be their answer to Tesla in the United States, Northvolt in Sweden, LG in South Korea, Power Co. billion) production facility. The post U.K.

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Shell Game — Battery Swap Stations, Biofuels, & Boosted Production

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If Shell produces lots of emissions, it's really the fault of consumers, says the BBC.

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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

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Alberta Innovates, in partnership with industry, government and other organizations, recently released the results of a study that investigates the best opportunities for “Bitumen Beyond Combustion” (BBC). This study provides insights into high-value products that can be made by, or in partnership with Alberta’s oil sands industry.

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Mack Trucks introduces medium-duty Mack MD Electric; 2nd BEV in lineup

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The first was the Mack LR Electric ( earlier post ), which went into production in December 2021. The Mack MD Electric will be produced at Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) in Roanoke Valley, Virginia, where Mack began production of the Mack MD Series in 2020. Both models are exempt from the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET).

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Bahrain’s Mumtalakat buys out McLaren, secures full ownership over supercar brand: Report | Autocar Professional

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Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, Mumtalakat, has assumed full control of McLaren Group, manufacturer of high-end sportscars and majority owner of the McLaren F1 team, BBC reported. The company faced financial challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to production halts and job losses.

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Report: Toyota to make hybrid car parts in China to boost sales

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The BBC reports that Toyota is planning to manufacture key components for its hybrid cars outside Japan for the first time. However, China, which produces more than 95% of the world’s rare earth supplies, has imposed strict production and export quotas on these elements, citing environmental concerns.

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Elon Musk gives Bill Gates one piece of advice in fight against climate change

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Gates has questioned the validity of some Tesla products, including the Semi , and Musk has always been critical of Gates for holding a short position against Tesla, a company that has done a lot for the environment through the EV movement. It’s actually quite expensive to go to Mars,” Gates said during an interview with the BBC.