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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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E) will award $39 million in funding to 16 projects across 12 states to develop market-ready technologies that will increase domestic supplies of critical elements required for the clean energy transition. The projects were selected as part of ARPA-E’s Mining Innovations for Negative Emissions Resource Recovery (MINER) program.

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KIST team develops activation strategy for magnesium metal enabling efficient operation of Mg batteries

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While the demand for lithium-ion batteries is exploding due to the rapid growth of the electric vehicle and energy storage system(ESS) markets, the supply and demand of their raw materials such as lithium and cobalt are mostly dependent on specific countries, and thus there are great concerns about securing a stable supply chain.

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Cummins invests $24M in flow battery leader VoltStorage

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Each half cell contains a frame with specially designed channels to ensure evenly distributed electrolyte supply to the entire electroactive area. During charging or discharging, ions and electrons are transferred between the two half-cells, storing, or releasing energy in the electrolyte.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The performance of the ReFactory will also relate to the ability to generate closed-loop supply flows with controlled costs (reuse, recycling for repair), and to develop new value-added skills (retrofitting, dismantling, fleet maintenance, preparation of batteries for the second life, etc.)

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California Air Resources Board readopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard, adopts regulation on alternative diesel fuels

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The Air Resources Board re-adopted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ), which requires a 10% reduction by 2020 in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. Improving the process for earning LCFS credits by charging electric vehicles. The Board also adopted a regulation governing alternative diesel fuels ( ADF ). 95.61 [ 1 ].

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COVID-19 outbreak poised to strengthen EV momentum and the markets for cobalt and copper

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by Benedikt Sobotka, CEO of Eurasian Resources Group , Co-Chair of the Global Battery Alliance. Second, the question of how to transform traditional supply chains without facing challenges from politicians and unions. This is mainly due to supply disruptions. Automakers have faced two major hurdles. Around 1.8%

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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The plan was issued by the four associations representing the full automotive supply chain: from equipment and tire suppliers, to vehicle manufacturers, to dealers and workshops (ACEA, CECRA, CLEPA and ETRMA). Start the announced pilot for charging and alternative fuels infrastructure without further delay.

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