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Renewable fuels company Raven SR announces $20M strategic investment from Chevron, ITOCHU, Hyzon Motors and Ascent Hydrogen Fund

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a waste-to-fuels company, closed a $20-million strategic investment from Chevron USA, ITOCHU, Hyzon Motors and Ascent Hydrogen Fund. Raven supplies all the needed endothermic heat from sources outside of the reformer by recycling waste heat and/or electrical heat up to 1,200°F (649 ?C). Raven SR Inc., Earlier post.). 22 CCR § 66260.10

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Octillion Power Systems moves US headquarters to Richmond, Calif.; Li-ion packs for transportation and stationary storage

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Other products powered by Octillion batteries include electric buses in India and electric trucks produced by Brazilian manufacturer FNM (Fábrica Nacional de Motores) for beverage maker Ambev. Octillion also supplies batteries for the energy-storage market.

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DOE awards $19M to 13 initiatives in fossil-fuel areas to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals

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Facing persistent shortages in domestic supply, the US has been forced to rely on imported materials, leaving clean energy technology production at greater risk of disruption. Selected projects fall under 12 areas of interest, corresponding to the selected US basins that have the potential to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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” The company is dedicated to the battery supply chain network so that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are more sustainable and economical for our consumers. Ford’s action is only the most recent illustration of how automakers are incorporating more and more restrictive clauses into their leasing agreements. battery production.”

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New GM Subsidiaries Will Include Delphi Components Operations and Global Steering Business

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The acquisition will help GM to maintain continued uninterrupted supply to its global GM car and truck operations. Delphi Powertrain Systems Grand Rapids, Wyoming, MI. Fiat Automobiles SpA, Hyundai Motor Co. Tata Motors Ltd. Delphi Powertrain, Rochester, NY – engine management systems and related products.

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Azure Dynamics Reports Sales of 16 More Balance Hybrid Electric Vans and Buses

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Intermountain had recently sold its first two Azure products to municipalities in Wyoming and shortly thereafter completed the contract with Littleton. Goshen Coach, of Elkhart, Indiana will supply the bodies for the Littleton purchases. Cloud, MN recently sold a Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric product to a regional transit authority.

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The Coming Boom in Rare Earths

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Perhaps most importantly, though, they’re essential components of the permanent magnets used in the motors of most electric vehicles and many appliances, and also in the generators in most wind turbines. Department of Defense and other agencies to assess the vulnerabilities of critical US supply chains, including those for rare earths.

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