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Nucor investing in start-up company Electra developing zero-carbon iron technology

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Nucor Corporation, a North American manufacturer of steel and steel products, has made an equity investment in Electra , a Colorado-based start-up developing a process to produce carbon-free iron that can be used to make steel. Electra’s process results in zero carbon dioxide emissions.

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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

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ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel. Dual scoring system.

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Keliber says studies show its lithium hydroxide will have smaller carbon footprint than most of the competition

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Based on the work, Keliber’s lithium hydroxide will have a smaller carbon footprint than most of the competitors’ products. In the comparison, Keliber shows the lowest emission intensity of 4.38 Production in Chile, based on naturally low-carbon brine, causes slightly more emissions than Keliber’s route: 5.25

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BKT to begin advanced carbon black production in H1FY25 | Autocar Professional

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Balkrishna Industries, one of the leading manufacturers of off-highway tyres (OHT) under the brand name Balkrishna Tyres (BKT), is all set to start production of its 30,000 MTPA (metric tonne per annum) of advanced carbon black capacity at Bhuj, Gujarat, in the first half of the ongoing fiscal year, as per a senior company official.

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SGL Carbon produces prototypes of fully integrated composite battery enclosures for NIO; battery swapping

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In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles. In comparison, the CFRP battery enclosure is around 40 percent lighter.

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Fraunhofer researchers developing ammonia-based systems for mobile energy in infrastructure, transportation and industry

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In comparison to hydrogen, liquefied ammonia makes it easier to transport large volumes to wherever it is needed. Because hydrogen produced from ammonia does not contain any carbon oxides or methane, it is also free from greenhouse gases. Ammonia can also be used for supplying hydrogen to land vehicles.

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Electra raises $85M to advance Low-Temperature Iron process; electrochemical refining at 60?C

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Electra has raised $85 million to produce Low-Temperature Iron (LTI) from commercial and low-grade ores using zero-carbon intermittent electricity. Electra’s process emits zero carbon dioxide emissions and carries zero green premium, meaning it will cost the same or less than existing production methods powered by fossil fuels.

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