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Sparc Technologies, QUT partner to develop a hard carbon anode material from bio-waste for Na-ion batteries

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Australia-based Sparc Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). The partnership will begin with a project in the battery anode space with the development of a novel process for the production of hard carbon from bio-waste.

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ARENA awards A$22.1M to 16 projects to accelerate exporting renewable hydrogen

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On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) awarded A$22.1 million (US$16 million) in funding to 16 research projects to propel innovation in exporting renewable hydrogen. Funding recipients are: Australian National University (ANU) Hydrogen Generation by Electro-Catalytic Systems – $615,682.

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Canada invests C$2.89M in U of Alberta biojet technology

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The Government of Canada announced a $2,890,000-investment in the University of Alberta’s biojet technology. The University of Alberta, along with project partners Alberta Innovates, FORGE Hydrocarbons Inc., million project.

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CSIRO and partners launch $68M Hydrogen Industry Mission

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The research mission is intended to help drive down the cost of hydrogen production to below $2 per kilogram, making the fuel more affordable and helping to position Australia to lead the world in exporting hydrogen by 2030. Development is underway at a new facility in Clayton, Victoria, with Swinburne University and the Victorian Government.

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

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Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. The Research Foundation for The SUNY Stony Brook University. University of Delaware.

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Ad Astra Rocket Company and Cummins use hydrogen/biogas to power Cummins generator in Costa Rica

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The effort is in parallel with an ongoing technology development to store hydrogen affordably. kW renewable energy system being studied for potential commercialization by a combined team from Ad Astra Rocket Company, Cummins Inc. and EARTH University in Costa Rica. and EARTH University in Costa Rica.

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Novozymes receives $2.5M award from DOE to improve advanced biofuels production

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Each combination of enzymes will be tested on pretreated agricultural waste that can first be converted into sugars and then into bio-based products and advanced biofuels. Novozymes’ work will support the DOE’s focus on research, development and demonstration efforts to achieve affordable, scalable and sustainable advanced biofuels.