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Year-long testing of Leclanché 60 Ah G/NMC cells shows high energy density, high cycle life

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V reaching 10% capacity increase in comparison to a standard G/NMC cell resulting in lower cost of installed battery pack (euros per kWh) for EV-applications. This sets Leclanché apart from the bold and aspirational announcements based on technologies imported essentially from Asia. Stable cells cycled between 3.00 - 4.35

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Tesla Model Y RWD now available in South Korea

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Model Y RWD now available in South Korea [link] — Tesla Asia (@Tesla_Asia) July 14, 2023 A look at Tesla Korea’s official website shows that the Model Y RWD currently has an estimated delivery date of August to September 2023, though the company noted that this date could change depending on the circumstances.

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BNEF: wind and solar boost cost-competitiveness versus fossil fuels

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This year has brought a significant shift in the generating cost comparison between renewable energy and fossil fuels, according to detailed analysis by technology and region, published this week by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. —Seb Henbest, head of Europe, Middle East and Africa at BNEF.

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Honeywell and suppliers to invest ~$300M to boost production of HFO-1234yf low GWP MAC coolant

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GWP is a relative measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere, with carbon dioxide setting the comparison with a GWP of 1. Comparison of Greenhouse Impact: HFO-1234yf vs. HFC-134a vs. CO 2. Earlier post.) HFO-1234yf’s GWP is 99.9% lower than that of HFC-134a, the current refrigerant in use (GWP = 1,300).

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DOE CEMAC report examines US opportunities in automotive Li-ion batteries

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Asia currently dominates automotive LIB cell production with a robust upstream supply chain from processed materials to complete cells. However, cost modeling indicates that the United States and especially Mexico may be competitive under certain conditions. An 8% after tax cost of capital is achieved for US-based facilities.

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Study finds that dry-feed gasification for coal-to-liquids is more efficient, lower-emitting and cheaper than slurry-feed; CCS cost-effective for reduction of CO2

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Comparison of coal consumption and CO 2 emissions for co-production and separate production of liquids and power. The conference series rotates between, North America, Europe and Asia. The liquids output capacity of CTL plants is 50,000 barrels/day. Source: Mantripragada and Rubin. Click to enlarge. Mantripragada and Edward S.

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Transonic Looking at Final Funding Round This Year, Production Deployment of Supercritical Fuel System in 2014; 50-75% Improvement in Engine Fuel Economy

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Transonic is currently working with four OEMs on evaluating the system, Rocke said: one each in Asia, North America, Europe and the other in the heavy-duty engine sector. As a comparison, the 2010 Prius delivers 51 mpg US (4.6 The TSCi system components. Click to enlarge. L/100km) EPA city and 48 mpg (4.9 L/100km) highway.