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Port of Corpus Christi, Howard announce to convert Javelina refinery services facility to blue hydrogen production

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The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (Port of Corpus Christi) and Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC (Howard/HEP) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) stating their intention to convert Howard’s Javelina refinery services facility into the region’s first blue hydrogen production facility.

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Tesla to raise about $1.15 with offerings of common stock and convertible senior notes

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Tesla announced offerings of $250 million of common stock and $750 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due in 2022 in concurrent underwritten registered public offerings. The notes in this offering will be convertible into cash and/or shares of Tesla’s common stock at Tesla’s election.

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New York City Council passes bill mandating all city school buses be electric by 2035

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According to the Fiscal Impact Statement prepared by the Finance Division of the City Council, there are approximately 10,700 school buses City-wide, of which the City manages approximately 960 in partnership with the NYC School Bus Umbrella Corporation (NYCSBUS). million in capital costs through Fiscal 2035, or $28.3

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Toshiba splitting into three companies; first such spin-off scheme for a Japanese company of this size

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Toshiba Corporation intends to split itself into three standalone companies: Infrastructure Service Co. Toshiba , holding its shares in Kioxia Holdings Corporation (KHC) and Toshiba Tec Corporation. Toshiba , holding its shares in Kioxia Holdings Corporation (KHC) and Toshiba Tec Corporation. in FY2021 to 6.1%

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Albemarle and 6K sign joint development agreement to develop novel lithium battery materials; Albemarle to invest in 6K

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For example, if a conventional 16-GWh battery cathode production plant was converted to 6K’s UniMelt platform, it would reduce CO 2 emissions by 70% (equal to 10M trees per year); lower water consumption by 90% (6.3M Thus, 6K’s UniMelt platform promises benefits for sustainable manufacturing.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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Eaton Corporation. Ultra-low Cost, All-SiC Modular Power Converters for DC Fast Charging Equipment Connected Directly to Medium Voltage Distribution System. Eaton Corporation. Technology & Design Innovations to Maximize the Reduction Effect on DCFC Unit Cost Economics (Max-REDUCE). North Carolina State University.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Enovix Corporation. Exelon Corporation. Slashing Platinum Group Metals Content in Catalytic Converters: An Atoms-to-Autos Approach. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec Corporation).