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Li-ion maker Amprius raises $30M to accelerate commercialization of high-energy, high-capacity batteries

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Amprius will use the funds to commercialize its batteries and further develop the next generations of its advanced batteries. Amprius maintains an R&D lab and corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, California and operates an R&D lab and pilot production line for advanced battery development in Nanjing, China. billion in capital.

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Dynamotive and IFP in exclusive negotiations for commercial development of pyrolysis oil upgrading to fuels

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and IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) have initiated exclusive negotiations for the commercial development of the company’s proprietary pyrolysis oil upgrading process to produce second-generation biofuels. Dynamotive Energy Systems Corp. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). The process is patent pending. Earlier post.).

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Alberta Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation Awarding C$37.5 Million in Funding for Renewable Energy Projects from Biofuels to Home Generation

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Alberta, Canada’s Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCMEC) Corporation is awarding more than C$37.5 million) for reduction of greenhouse emissions through greening biofuel production and carbon dioxide utilization, from pilot plant to commercialization, in Edmonton. Enmax Corporation , C$14.5 million (US$36.6

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JOGMEC confirms first offshore production of methane from methane hydrates

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Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) has confirmed offshore production of methane from methane hydrate layers under the Daini-Atsumi Knoll (seamount) in the eastern Nankai trough off the coast of central Japan. Conceptual diagram of the first offshore methane hydrate production test. Source: METI. Click to enlarge.

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New lightweight metals institute will be headquartered in Detroit

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The institute, expected to open this fall, is charged with establishing a regional manufacturing ecosystem to move advanced lightweight metals out of the research lab and into cars, trucks, airplanes and ships for both the commercial and military sectors. The ALMMII facility will be located at 1400 Rosa Parks Boulevard in Detroit.

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Toyota announces aggressive environmental targets through 2050; cutting new vehicle CO2 by 90% compared to 2010

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focusing development resources on the commercial application of silicon carbide power semiconductors (jointly developed with Denso Corporation and Toyota Central R&D Labs., Promoting the downsizing and improvement of power control units in hybrids and PHVs, etc.; that can improve the fuel efficiency of hybrids by 10 percent.

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Aura System’s Generator Incorporated into Azure’s Balance Hybrid for USPS

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Azure Dynamics Corporation incorporated Aura Systems ’s AuraGen motor/generator into its Balance Hybrid Electric vehicle delivered to the United States Postal Service fleet (USPS). In late 2001, AC/DC units as well as an 8kW unit were introduced. In addition, Aura is now pursuing commercial and industrial applications.

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