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New bike bag reduces CO2 footprint by using pyrolysis oil from from recycled EOL tires; BASF Ultramid Ccycled

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BASF feeds pyrolysis oil from end-of-life (EOL) tires at the start of the production in Ludwigshafen, replacing 100% of the fossil resources otherwise needed for the product. In summer 2023, pinqponq is expanding its range to include the “bike” product category, which is designed to simplify urban commuting.

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VSPC boosts energy density of LFP cells up to 25% by incorporating manganese; LMFP

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LIBs can be divided into a number of categories based on the crystal structure of the cathode materials they contain. It is this fundamental physical property that results in the superior characteristics (including thermal stability and long service life) of LFP- and LMFP-type LIBs.

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USDA study finds GHG from corn-based ethanol ~39% to 43% lower than from gasoline; reduction of >70% possible by 2022

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Life-cycle GHG emissions for gasoline and corn ethanol by scenario and source category. The authors argued that using billions of kilograms of US corn to produce ethanol reduces supplies of, and increases prices for, corn and other commodities in domestic and world food and feed markets. Searchinger et al.

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First Cobalt announces positive feasibility results for Canadian cobalt refinery expansion; first NA producer of battery-grade cobalt sulfate

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Highlights of the study results include: Annual production of 25,000 tonnes of battery-grade cobalt sulfate from third party feed, representing 5% of the total global refined cobalt market and 100% of North American cobalt sulfate supply. Cobalt Hydroxide Feed. Feed Grade. —Trent Mell, First Cobalt President & CEO.

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New generation GKN Hybrid Power flywheel hybrid system for Audi R18 e-tron

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GKN increased the energy storage capacity and average power rating while retaining the same dimensions and mass, enabling Audi to compete this year in the 4-megajoule of hybrid energy category. On acceleration, Gyrodrive feeds the energy back to the front axle where it produces more than 200 kW of power.

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Western Lithium significantly upgrades its Kings Valley Lithium resource in Nevada

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Recently, the necessary permits were received to bulk sample 100 tonnes of clay which will be used to feed a demonstration plant planned for later this year. At this higher cut-off, total measured and indicated tonnes have the potential for a 25+ year mine life. as of 28 June 2011.

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DOE, USDA Announce Up To $33M in Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative

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End of useful life. USDA and DOE will support advanced biofuels, such as biobutanol, renewable hydrocarbons and Fischer-Tropsch gasoline and diesel, which are still in the early stages of investigation in terms of production technologies, cost-effectiveness, and performance characteristics.