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Speeding Up Extreme Fast Charging Capability In Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Researchers show that inherent lithium ions in bioderived borate polymer enhance “extreme fast charging” capability in graphite anodes Ishikawa, Japan — Current society is transitioning en masse from fossil fuels to renewable resources and electric batteries.

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BrineMine Project at KIT: responsible extraction of energy, raw materials, and drinking water from geothermal wells

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In the BrineMine research project, researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, together with their partners, are developing strategies and methods for extracting mineral resources directly in geothermal power plants. Mineral resources from Chile are of great importance to Germany. —Valentin Goldberg from KIT’s AGW.

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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

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Borenstein is presenting the report’s findings to the Public Utilities Commission today at an En Banc hearing on energy rates and costs in California. The En Banc centers around themes and concepts raised by a CPUC-authored white paper on California electric and gas cost and rate trends over the next decade. —En Banc White Paper.

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EDF-commissioned GNA study finds current and emerging electric heavy-duty trucks and charging systems capable of meeting most fleet needs

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The use of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar and energy storage, managed charging and incentives to bring down the upfront cost of charging systems will be critical to this transition, the authors said. The infrastructure costs required to transition to electric trucks is significant.

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Renault Trucks creates Used Parts Factory

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To reduce natural resource usage and its trucks’ environmental impact, Renault Trucks (part of the Volvo Group) is taking steps to transition its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach. At this new industrial facility located in Vénissieux, the brand’s trucks will be dismantled , and their parts reused.

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GM bringing Charge 360 to fleets

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General Motors and BrightDrop, a new business created and wholly owned by GM focused on electric commercial delivery and logistics, announced the Ultium Charge 360 fleet charging service, a comprehensive approach designed to help make the switch to electric seamless for fleet customers by connecting them with services, features and resources.

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Tesla warned by Mexican President about water shortage issues

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Dice @lopezobrador_ que va a hablar con los directivos de @Tesla lo que seguro incluye a @elonmusk y que lo está viendo @m_ebrard y con @R_Ramirez_O pero en conclusión él no quiere que sea en Nuevo León bajo el argumento del agua. President Obrador addressed the water use concern at a press conference earlier today.

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