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EC approves second major battery innovation project; €2.9B (US$3.5B) from 12 member states

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The project, called “European Battery Innovation” (EuBatIn) was jointly prepared and notified by Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden. The twelve Member States will provide up to €2.9 billion (US$3.5 billion) in funding in the coming years.

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Mubadala and Snam sign MOU to collaborate on hydrogen development

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The company also set up a business unit fully dedicated to the scouting for new technologies as well as developing new projects by teaming up with other partners to adopt hydrogen in several industries such as railways and steel. Mubadala’s $232-billion portfolio spans six continents with interests in multiple sectors and asset classes.

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European Commission approves up to €5.4B of public support for IPCEI Hy2Tech; 41 hydrogen projects

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The European Commission approved , under EU State aid rules, an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research and innovation and first industrial deployment in the hydrogen technology value chain. The Commission has found that the IPCEI Hy2Tech fulfills the required conditions set out in its Communication.

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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

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We know a circular economy with renewable energy is the path, and we have positioned ourselves to be the alternative energy capital of the world. Unlike other renewable energy sources, hydrogen can fuel hard-to-decarbonize heavy industrial sectors like steel, heavy transport, and cement.

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Battelle-R&D Magazine forecast predicts 5.2% growth in 2012 global R&D spending to $1.4+T, largely driven by Asian economies; US companies and tech providers to boost energy R&D spending by 23.1% to $6.7B

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According to the forecast, that R&D funding growth will largely be driven by Asian economies, which will see an increase in spending of nearly 9%. Greece is the only country among the world’s top 40 R&D spenders that is not expected to increase its R&D budget during the next year. Industry Snapshots. in 2012 to more than $1.4

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‘Discriminatory’ EV tax credit could bring Mexico-imposed tariffs

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The $12,500 electric vehicle tax credit proposed in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan is being labeled as “discriminatory” by Mexican Economy Minister Tatiana Clouthier, who said the country is analyzing legal recourse and other actions, including potential tariffs against the United States.

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Why You’ll Pay More and Behave Better When You Travel This Summer

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In some places, proposals for new fees or visitor rules have drawn opposition from residents, who fear they might scare away the tourists who bolster the local economy. On the other hand, he added, “everyone is trying to reassure the local tourist industry that this isn’t going to kill tourism on the islands. Epler Wood said.

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