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Blue World Technologies starting production of methanol fuel cells

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Methanol fuel cell developer and manufacturer Blue World Technologies ( earlier post ) is starting limited production—the first step in commercializing its methanol fuel cell technology. Methanol fuel cell production. Now the company is starting a limited methanol fuel cell production.

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Li-Metal successfully produces lithium metal directly from lithium carbonate at Ontario pilot plant

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Domestic lithium metal production capacity is essential for the development of a sustainable supply chain for next-generation batteries. Additionally, this milestone will allow the Company to secure its own supply of lithium metal for its anode production, in order to implement its vertically integrated business model. Li-Metal Corp.,

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Order book opens for Swindon Powertrain’s High Power Density (HPD) EV system

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The 80kW production unit is smaller and lighter than the concept, making it suited for sports, recreation and light commercial applications as well as classic car conversions. Customers can now order Swindon Powertrain’s High Power Density (HPD) EV system with deliveries starting in August.

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Lightning Systems lowers prices of electric powertrains while adding and enhancing features

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Commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Lightning Systems is lowering the prices of its 2021 battery and fuel cell electric vehicles by 10 to 50% for Class 3 to Class 8 vehicles. Lightning currently has production capacity available this calendar year for some models and is already partially booked for 2021 production.

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Hapag-Lloyd will use advanced biofuels for the transport of DHL shipments

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Advanced biofuels are based on raw biological materials, such as used cooking oil and other waste products. Compared to standard fuels, this biofuel product lowers greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80%. Biofuel will play a significant role in the upcoming years on our path to becoming net-zero carbon by 2045.

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ElringKlinger and Plastic Omnium create fuel cell technology JV

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Germany-based ElringKlinger and France-based Plastic Omnium, two automotive supplier leaders in their respective business areas, will create EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, a joint venture dedicated to fuel cell stack development, production and commercialization. ElringKlinger PEMFC modules.

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Gevo signs definitive supply agreement with HCS Holding for commercial supply of renewable isooctane

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HCS is a leading global supplier of high-quality hydrocarbon specialty products. This first phase commences in May 2017 and would continue until completion of Gevo’s first large-scale commercial hydrocarbon plant. Gevo and HCS intend to establish further offtake arrangements for other products such as Gevo’s ATJ and isobutanol.

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