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Dow and HPL Sign Li-ion Technology Transfer Agreement; Dow Kokam JV Acquires Assets of Kokam America

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HPL is financed by the founders, Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures, Initiative Capital Romandie (managed by DEFI-Gestion), Bankinvest New Energy Solutions and private investors. Separately, Dow Kokam LLC acquired substantially all of the assets of Kokam America Inc., in South Korea. in South Korea.

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Canada proposes financial plan for more EV battery plants 

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Canada’s federal government is trying to convince Canadian pensions to finance construction of a dozen EV battery plants in the country. Leduc hinted that the idea of CPPIB financing such a project might not be too farfetched, stating that the sub-sector and theme of electric vehicles and critical minerals were “on target” for the pension.

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Advice and Resources for Tech Workers Coping With Job Loss

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Xu was formerly general manager of the Siemens Technology to Business North America. In past articles, Xu has provided guidance for startups, such as steps they can take to ensure success , where founders can find financing , and how to be a global entrepreneur. Included with his advice are ways IEEE can help.

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ATA/DESC Announce Strategic Alliance for Alternative Aviation Fuels

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The US Defense Logistics Agency’s Defense Energy Support Center and Air Transport Association of America, Inc., The Contracting and Finance team will jointly publicize supply opportunities, explore opportunities for complementary fuel-supply agreements and develop compatible pricing and finance mechanisms. in Washington, DC.

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Chevrolet one of 16 organizations across US recognized by EPA for Climate Action; only automaker

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded 2015 Climate Leadership Awards to 16 organizations and one individual representing a wide array of industries from finance and manufacturing to retail and technology for showing what the agency said was exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in response to climate change.

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Video Friday: Happy Holidays!

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FANUC America ] See how our new Christmas Executive Officers busy working for the holiday! Nimble Robotics ] Closing Keynote: Human-Centered AI for sustainability: Case Social Robots Kaisa Väänänen ISS ’21: ACM Interactive Surfaces and Spaces Conference Abstract: AI applications are entering all areas of society.

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Stellantis stops building of Ontario EV battery module plant over federal budget

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The $5 billion plant, slated to start out operations in August 2024, will be capable to construct 45 gigawatt-hours (gWh) of lithium-ion cells and modules a future to feed the automaker’s meeting operations in Canada and america, Stellantis up to now mentioned. Framing of the module portion of the manufacturing unit is in part entire.