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WNA: global nuclear generation nears record high in 2019

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Nuclear generation reached a near-record high in 2019, with output reaching 2657 TWh, enough to meet more than 10% of the world’s electricity demand, according to the recently published World Nuclear Association Performance Report 2020. Growth was particularly strong in Asia, where nuclear generation rose by 17% in 2019.

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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. Bloom’s technologies can be critical in enabling South Korea to execute on its government-mandated Hydrogen Economy Roadmap.

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BloombergNEF expects 40% growth in global EV sales in 2019; 2.6M vehicles, 1.5M in China

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million electric vehicles to be sold globally in 2019. million units—around 57% of the global market. China’s market is in transition, and the recent annual doubling of sales every year looks unlikely to hold in 2019. In markets like the US and the UK, direct purchase subsidies are already starting to wind down.

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Mexico and Canada are the biggest recipients of US petroleum exports

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million barrels per day (mmbd) in 2019. mmbd of petroleum to Mexico in 2019, which was 14% of total US petroleum exports, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Japan and South Korea were the next highest destinations, each receiving 7% of US petroleum exports. The United States exported 1.2

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SK On signs MOU with Global Lithium Resources to bolster key battery materials supply chain

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South Korea-based SK On (SKO), a global EV battery manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australia’s Global Lithium Resources to explore future business opportunities together in regard to stable supply of lithium. Incorporated in 2018, Global Lithium was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange last year.

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IDTechEx: NiMH batteries still dominant in full hybrids, largely due to Toyota

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While the lithium-ion battery is dominant in battery-electric vehicles, NiMH batteries are still the most common in full hybrid vehicles (HEVs), according to a new report—“ Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets 2021-2041 ”—from IDTechEx. Toyota is the ruling OEM in the global HEV car market, with more than 60% market share in 2019.

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Tesla brings CCS adapter to Korean market, intends North American launch soon

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Tesla has brought its new CCS adapter to the Korean market, which is currently the only market that it is available. Tesla now has launched a CCS Combo 1 Adapter in Korea , which is compatible with the Model 3 and Model Y. ” CCS1 adapter now available in South Korea at [link]. Available in North America soon.