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RENK supplies special gear units for compressors for production of green steel

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Germany-based RENK Group, a manufacturer of mission-critical drive technologies, is supplying three high-speed special gear units via RENK-Maag GmbH , a group company, for compressors for the production of green steel to Siemens Energy Compressors GmbH as part of the “SALCOS” (Salzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking) project of the Salzgitter AG steel group.

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SAFE Report: electricity shortfalls impede IRA’s materials production goals

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Aluminum, the report says, is caught in the middle of the clean energy transition—it is a crucial component enabling economy-wide decarbonization, but at the same time is one of the highest emitting industrial materials. Unfortunately, the demand-side drives for aluminum outpace these few supply-side investments.

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German EV Motor Could Break Supply-Chain Deadlock

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Besides not using any rare earth elements, the motor offers a few other advantages in comparison with permanent-magnet synchronous motors. Now, though, ZF says it has solved these problems with its experimental motor, which it calls I 2 SM (for In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor). What is an inductive exciter exactly?

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel? —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

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As Tesla waits for Giga Berlin’s final approval, critics reiterate water supply concerns

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A legal challenge is poised to go to court next week, and local authorities have acknowledged that water supply may not suffice once the facility is ramped. . The current water supply is sufficient for the first stage of the factory,” Steinbach said, adding that when Tesla rolls out expansions to the site, “we will need more.”

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Plug Power, Olin JV to produce green hydrogen in 15 ton per day plant in Louisiana

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a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions, intend to create a joint venture (JV) to produce and market green hydrogen to support growing fuel cell demand in the global hydrogen economy. This JV is a key step for Olin as we seek to recognize the full potential of Olin’s untapped hydrogen supply capabilities across North America.

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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. By way of comparison: a conventional turbo system diverts part of the exhaust gas stream needed for the forced induction away from the turbine via a wastegate valve as a function of its operating state.