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GM and Microvast to develop specialized EV battery separator; new US separator facility

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Led by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), the consortium is a team of battery experts from national laboratories, academia and industry working to develop more reliable, affordable, longer range and higher performance EV batteries.

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Romeo Power selected as sole provider of Li-ion batteries for next-gen low-speed EV

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These LSEVs are affordable, road-ready transportation options for food, packages and other resources, and are also ideal for campus mobility and last-mile distribution applications. Romeo’s modules also come with industry-leading lithium-ion cells and applicable certifications to meet mandatory US transportation and other regulations.

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PSA and Total create JV for manufacture of EV batteries in Europe; €5B investment

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With this partnership, the parties are setting up a world-class player in the development and manufacture of high-performance batteries for the automotive industry from 2023. Total/Saft will contribute its expertise in R&D and industrialization, and Groupe PSA its knowledge of the automotive market and its experience in production.

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Toyota and Woven Planet develop portable hydrogen cartridge prototype

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Suggested benefits of using hydrogen cartridges include: Portable, affordable, and convenient energy that makes it possible to bring hydrogen to where people live, work, and play without the use of pipes. Swappable for easy replacement and quick recharging. Volume flexibility allows for a broad variety of daily use applications.

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Libertine awarded $3.6M to develop renewable-fueled free-piston-engine range extenders for battery electric trucks

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Sam Cockerill, Libertine’s CEO, states that the move to decarbonize heavy-duty transport must be driven by demand and affordability: truck operators will not invest in zero-emission technologies if there is no effective way to run, refuel and recharge them.

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Element 1 and NEXA Capital partner on methanol-based hydrogen generation for electric vertical aircraft

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Our hydrogen generators, when paired with fuel cells, will improve the performance of EVAs by generating onboard power for propulsion as well as by recharging onboard batteries. Lack of affordable hydrogen at the point of use has been one of the most significant factors limiting the growth of the global hydrogen economy.

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ZAF Energy Systems opens NiZn battery manufacturing production plant in Missouri

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ZAF ) has opened a new production facility in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to manufacturing its initial line of rechargeable nickel zinc (NiZn) batteries. They provide a powerful and affordable alternative to their lead-acid counterparts while generating a lower environmental impact. ZAF Energy Systems Inc. (

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