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SOFC-maker Bloom Energy announces initial strategy for hydrogen market entry; partnership with SK

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Solid-oxide-fuel-cell manufacturer Bloom Energy is entering the commercial hydrogen market by introducing hydrogen-powered fuel cells and electrolyzers that produce renewable hydrogen. The Bloom Energy Servers are a proven market leader in clean, reliable, and resilient on-site power. million hydrogen cars by 2040. —Jason Ahn.

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General Fusion and UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) announce collaborative agreement to advance commercial fusion energy

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Ultimately, the company expects the projects will support its efforts to provide low-cost and low-carbon energy to the electricity grid. The company was established in 2002 and is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers.

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RAC survey finds UK drivers increasing reliance on cars, spurning public transport in response to COVID-19

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For the first time since 2002 fewer than half of drivers (43%) say they would use their cars less, even if public transport was improved—down sharply from 57% in 2019. The research also shows the scale of the challenge to encourage drivers to switch from their vehicles to public transport for some trips even in a post-pandemic scenario.

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DOE awards more than $5M to two projects developing advanced hydrogen fuel cell components

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Overall, DOE’s fuel cell R&D efforts have generated more than 300 patents and assisted approximately 30 products getting to market. At the same time, fuel cell durability has doubled, expensive platinum content has been reduced by a factor of five, and the cost of fuel cells has already fallen 80% since 2002.

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DOE launches H2USA public-private partnership to deploy hydrogen infrastructure for transportation

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Through H 2 USA, industry and government partners will focus on identifying actions to encourage early adopters of fuel cell electric vehicles; conduct coordinated technical and market analysis; and evaluate alternative fueling infrastructure that can enable cost reductions and economies of scale.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling completes expansion of Qingdao mini-commercial vehicle facility; 70% increase in capacity

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In addition, mini-commercial vehicles manufactured at the facility are being sold in a growing number of GM markets worldwide. all our facilities, this plant stands out as a global GM benchmark for low-cost manufacturing, throughput and innovation. In 2010, SGMW had record domestic sales of 1,226,860 vehicles.

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TIAX spins out Li-ion Advanced Battery Materials & Design Division to become separate company

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CAMX Power will also engage in targeted services, co-development and sales and marketing partnerships. It is market-ready, having already entered the sampling and qualification process, TIAX says. It will continue the development of other cell components and expand its work on battery safety technologies.

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