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UP Catalyst CO2-derived carbon nanotube electrode material boosts cycle life in Na-ion batteries

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UP Catalyst’s electrode material also exhibits excellent stability and improved energy density, making it a promising candidate for large-scale energy storage applications. We are thrilled with the results of these tests and the potential they hold for the future of energy storage.

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Northvolt assembles first lithium-ion battery cell at Swedish gigafactory

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Northvolt has assembled the first battery cell at the newly commissioned Ett gigafactory in northern Sweden. The battery cell was developed at Northvolt Labs, Northvolt’s industrialization factory in Västerås, Sweden, which has been in production since early 2020.

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GKN acquires Williams Hybrid Power flywheel-based energy storage system business

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WHP specializes in the design and manufacture of composite flywheel-based energy storage systems, initially focused on the bus, truck and tram markets. GKN plc, the global engineering group, has acquired Williams Hybrid Power Limited (WHP) from Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited. million (US$13.3 Earlier post.).

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EU investing €1.8B in 17 large-scale clean tech projects

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Grants will be disbursed from the Innovation Fund to help bring technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, carbon capture and storage infrastructure, and manufacturing of key components for energy storage and renewables.

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Toshiba ESS and Echandia to explore developing marine fuel cell systems market

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Headquartered in Sweden, Echandia is developing energy storage solutions for maritime electrification in Europe and elsewhere.

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TECO 2030 and Skeleton Technologies enter strategic partnership to boost hydrogen use in marine sector

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Skeleton Technologies is a manufacturer of high power, fast charging energy storage for transportation, grid, automotive and industrial applications. On a fuel cell powered ship all energy is generated by the fuel cell and it is optimal to supply that energy directly to the consumer when possible.

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Chalmers and RISE begin construction of Sweden’s $152M electromobility test bed: SEEL

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Sweden has a long tradition of vehicle manufacture, and we are at the same time one of the world’s most innovative countries. Through SEEL we are making use of these strengths to electrify the transport sector, reduce emissions and simultaneously increase Sweden’s competitiveness and create jobs in Sweden.

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