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First project in European BATTERY 2030+ research initiative begins this month

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The BATTERY 2030+ research initiative is coordinated by Kristina Edström, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Uppsala University in Sweden. With BATTERY 2030+, we address all challenges encountered in the manufacture of high-performance batteries,” the scientist says.

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Hydrogenics to supply 1MW electrolyzer to project converting CO2 to methanol; Power-to-Gas

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Methanol production from green hydrogen represents a very promising way to decarbonize parts of the traditional fuel industry as well as chemical sector. This project will use our most advanced PEM technology, developed specifically for utility-scale Power-to-Gas applications, and turn carbon dioxide into energy.

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VTT Launches European NEMO Project for Cellulosic Ethanol

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The NEMO project seeks to provide the most realistic but widely applicable technologies for delivering the biomass sugars and then fermenting the sugars that could be exploited broadly by European industry. The project is focusing on: Identifying and improving enzymes for hydrolysis of biomasses relevant for Europe.

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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

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Dan Fisher of the University of Glasgow, who has published on SIVE. Frontex invited industry partners to demonstrate tethered surveillance balloons and now uses them in at least two locations to detect migrants who manage to get past its aerial and space-borne sensors. Member States,” says geographer. Social scientist.

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New thermoplastic-graphene nanoribbon composite could offer lighter, more effective natural gas storage for vehicles

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A new composite material created at Rice University is nearly impervious to gas and may lead to lighter and more efficient storage of compressed natural gas for vehicles. The Air Force Research Laboratory through the University Technology Corp., An electron microscope image shows graphene nanoribbons embedded in a block copolymer.

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Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

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Data came from Australia; Austria; Belgium; Canada; China; Croatia; the Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Greece; Germany; Iceland; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; the Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey; the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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EVs are a technology that are now proven, are increasingly price competitive, and will be the future of the automotive industry. The domestic OEM industry can think differently, and look to Europe (particularly the UK) for new and used supply. It’s also worth noting that the global car industry is changing rapidly.