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ORNL team develops new hydrothermal synthesis method for cobalt-free cathode material

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The result is a more affordable battery from a faster, less wasteful process that uses less toxic material. Using the toxic chemical increases costs, heightens health and environmental concerns, and wastes large amounts of water to reduce acidity. NMA half cells show 200 mAh g −1 capacity with 96% capacity over 100 cycles.

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California Energy Commission awards Sierra Northern Railway team nearly $4M to demonstrate hydrogen switching locomotive; H2RAM

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To build the locomotive and demonstrate its operations in a real-world environment. This project directly addresses those issues as we seek to advance technologies that can enable ports as high-throughput clusters for affordable, low-carbon hydrogen and achieve scaled demand across multiple applications.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. AOI 11: Improving Mobility, Affordability, and Energy Efficiency Through Transit. Waste Not, Want Hot?

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ARPA-E announces $35M funding opportunity to develop novel heat exchanger technologies

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Heat exchangers are critical to efficient thermal energy use in numerous industrial and everyday applications, including electricity generation, nuclear reactors, transportation, petrochemical plants, waste heat recovery, and much more.

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Tesla Power India launches refurbished battery brand – ReStore – ET Auto

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This strategic move exemplifies Tesla Power India’s dedication to Atmanirbhar Bharat , Skill India , Circular Economy and Sustainable Environment ,” the company said. It also promotes circular economy and sustainability through innovative battery waste management.

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Firstgreen’s new electric skid steer loader – Charged EVs

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“In the US, we’ve seen a significant spike in interest for our skid steer loaders over the last year, with expanding use cases in waste management, landscaping, power plants, mining and more,” said Marcus Suess, Firstgreen’s US CEO.

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Environmental groups look to halt Tesla’s battery plant permits at Gigafactory Texas

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This could result in the formation of a hazardous waste stream , according to the groups. We are counting on you, our representatives, to hold the company accountable to the public interest before further harm is done to communities and the environment,” the groups noted in their letter.

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