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Georgia Tech team develops melt-infiltration technique for scalable production of solid-state batteries

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A new fabrication technique could allow all-solid-state automotive lithium-ion batteries (ASSLBs) to adopt nonflammable ceramic electrolytes using the same production processes as in batteries made with conventional liquid electrolytes. The standard electrode assemblies, including the polymer binder or glue, can be stable in these conditions.

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HYVIA unveils two new hydrogen light commercial vehicle prototypes

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Following on the reveal of Renault Master Van H2-TECH last month ( earlier post ), HYVIA has unveiled two new Hydrogen Light Commercial Vehicles prototypes with zero CO 2 tailpipe emissions, increased range, and 5-minute refueling time. Both vehicles will be available in 2022 with green hydrogen production and distribution solutions.

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Rock Tech Lithium signs MoU with Romanian Government for second lithium hydroxide plant

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Canada-based Rock Tech Lithium has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with the Government of Romania. The Rock Tech converters produce lithium hydroxide in three steps: pyro-processing, hydro-processing and purification. Rock Tech owns its own mine in Canada. —Rock Tech’s Chairman, Dirk Harbecke.

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HYVIA unveils Renault Master Van H2-TECH prototype

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HYVIA, the joint venture between Renault Group and Plug Power ( earlier post ), has unveiled the Renault Master Van H2-TECH prototype. Master Van H2-TECH is equipped with a 30kW fuel cell, a 33kWh battery and tanks containing 6kg of hydrogen (4 tanks of 1.5 HYVIA also unveiled its Hydrogen Refueling Station prototype. Earlier post.).

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Hystar raises $5.9M+ to develop and commercialize its high-efficiency thin-membrane PEM electrolysis tech

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million) to support further development and commercialization. Hystar’s electrolyzer produces hydrogen using less energy than existing technologies and enables a substantial increase in hydrogen production output. The SINTEF HieffPEM technology results in more than 100% increase in hydrogen production capacity, or 50% cost reduction.

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Niron Magnetics raises $21.3M to commercialize rare-earth-free iron-nitride magnets

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The Volvo Cars Tech Fund and Volta Energy Technologies join existing investors Anzu Partners and the University of Minnesota. Niron will use the funding to build its pilot production facility in Minnesota and accelerate the development of its Clean Earth Magnet technology. million in new financing.

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Aurora secures $820 million in funding to commercially launch its autonomous tech and beyond

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Autonomous technology developer Aurora says it now has enough money to commercially launch its holistic system of self-driving products next year, thanks to a fresh round of public and private funding totaling $820 million.