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Researchers at the U of Eastern Finland develop self-standing mesoporous Si film anode for Li-ion batteries

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Battery researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have developed a self-standing mesoporous silicon (Si) film anode for lithium-ion batteries. Using the electrochemical etching method, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland developed a self-standing mesoporous Si film anode for lithium-ion batteries. 1 in half cells.

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Neste to use May Day doughnut fat for renewable diesel feedstock

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In the spirit of circular economics, Neste and Fazer Bakery in Finland are joining forces with the “Doughnut Trick” campaign. Last Christmas, Neste jointly cooperated with the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland and other partners in its Christmas waste ham fat campaign. Earlier post.)

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Volvo delivers 74-tonne electric truck for HCT testing

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The idea is that HCT will contribute to lower transport costs, reduced environmental impact, higher traffic safety, reduced road wear and lower maintenance costs. One example is Finland, where it is permitted to drive with 76 tonnes of total weight and 34.5m HCT can be applied on all types of drivelines.

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10,000 liters of Neste MY Renewable Diesel produced from waste ham fat

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The idea for the campaign started from the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland and attracted a number of companies and associations. Fat recycling containers were placed all over Finland, mainly at recycling points of Finnish Packaging Recycling RINKI located in conjunction with selected K-food stores.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

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It is a daunting question that a startup called Polar Night Energy, in the small and chilly nation of Finland (Figure 1), is attempting to answer. As soon as we decided to pursue this idea, we were trying to figure out how the finances looked,” says Eronen. We cannot possibly build full-size prototypes to test all of our ideas.

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Tesla takes step towards FSD Beta in Europe with ADAS test operator job openings

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Elon Musk has been open about the idea that Tesla’s valuation in the future would likely rely on whether the company could perfect its Full Sef-Driving and Autopilot technology or not. This was hinted at by “ADAS Test Operator” job openings in Switzerland, Finland, and Denmark.

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Porsche invests in high-performance battery JV Cellforce; Si anodes; BASF NCM cathode materials

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At BASF’s manufacturing facilities for primary products of cathode materials in Harjavalta, Finland, and for cathode materials in Schwarzheide, Brandenburg, Germany, BASF will be able to produce battery materials with an industry-leading low carbon footprint from 2022. The battery cell is the combustion chamber of the future.

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