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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. VSPC’s active program to reduce costs even further includes its evaluation of industrial waste materials as feed, as well as the production of cathode-material precursors derived from spent LIBs.

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AustroCel Hallein supplying OMV with celluosic ethanol

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Bioethanol from Hallein will be produced exclusively from cellulose scrap, making it exceptionally environmentally friendly as no food or animal feed is used in the process. This means that the bioethanol from AustroCel Hallein falls under the category “advanced biofuels”, allowing it to be added to gasoline fuels in the future.

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Ethanol producer to integrate renewable diesel production from corn distiller oil

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The plant currently produces some 40 million gallons of ethanol; 200,000 tons of the livestock feed distillers grains; and 5 million pounds of corn oil each year from more than 16 million bushels of locally-sourced corn. —EKAE President & CEO Jeff Oestmann. It is an elegant solution that adds value while reducing the carbon intensity.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new engine generation for commercial vehicles; Euro VI compliant

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Together with the new heavy-duty OM 470 engine, Daimler is expanding its “BlueEfficiency Power” engine portfolio into a comprehensive range complying with the impending Euro VI emissions standard. The OM 471 engine, presented in 2011 and also part of the portfolio, is already in service on long-haul operations in the new Mercedes-Benz Actros.

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TomTom extends coverage of real-time traffic products for congestion reduction

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TomTom, the leading supplier of in-car location and navigation products and services, has extended its HD Traffic portfolio of real-time (updates every 2 minutes) traffic products for congestion reduction with the addition of Australia, Canada, Luxembourg and Poland, bringing the total count of countries covered to 18. Click to enlarge.

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GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

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Splinter’s view, state portfolio standards — which have taken the lead since a national standard was cut from the 2007 energy bill — … States Will Continue to Drive Renewable Portfolios in 2008 Artificial Moore’s Law for Cleantech: Renewable Standards, by Steps : [.] Marketing consulting by ACS.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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The utilisation of the Lotus suite of ANC technologies within our extensive product portfolio reinforces our commitment to support the increasing market demand for environmentally conscientious technologies," said Dr. Klaus Blickle, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Harman International Automotive Division. Follow us on Twitter!

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