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GEM commits to invest up to $100M in Skyworks Aeronautics; commercialization of eVTOL gyroplanes

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announced a $100-million investment commitment from GEM Global Yield LLC SCS, a Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group. Mobius’ battery module provides low total cost of ownership, safe battery operation, high energy density, fast charging ( 0.8, Skyworks Aeronautics Corp.

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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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The European Commission’s Joint Research Center recently published a report analyzing research and innovation (R&I) in low-emission alternative energy for transport in Europe. This specifically involves tank-to-wheel energy and emissions (i.e. Transport infrastructure (INF). Top 15 technologies for the ALT roadmap.

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High-power battery company MOBIUS.energy secures $50M investment commitment from GEM

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billion, Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group. This agreement will accelerate the commercialization of our cutting-edge battery module with industry leading performance providing both high energy density and high power. This demonstration flight will be a critical milestone in our path toward public listing.

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NGK Spark Plug & HAKUTO-R to test solid-state lithium battery technology on the moon in 2021

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announced that NGK Spark Plug has agreed to participate as a corporate partner of the world’s first commercial lunar exploration program “ HAKUTO – R ”. Testing solid-state battery technology on the Moon is aimed at supplying the burgeoning lunar industry with a stable energy storage solution. Prototype of NTK solid-state battery.

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Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg

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Field tests being conducted in Gothenburg show that Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and total energy consumption (diesel plus electricity) by 61% compared to a comparable Euro 5 diesel bus. Hamburg and Luxembourg have already signed contracts for supplies of the buses in 2014 and 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Buses officially launching plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid; up to 75% reduction in fuel consumption

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Volvo Buses will officially launch the plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. Total energy consumption is reduced by 60%. Hamburg, Luxembourg and Stockholm have already signed up for supplies of the buses in 2014 and 2015. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Energy Crop Company Ceres Completes New Round of Financing

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Energy crop company Ceres, Inc. The proceeds will be used, in part, to expand the company’s research and commercialization activities in the advanced biofuels and biomass-to-power markets. The financing round was led by Artal Luxembourg and Ambergate Trust, and included European investment company Gimv, among others.

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