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European battery maker ACC partners with Circulor to map supply chain, carbon emissions – ET Auto

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The partnership comes as the European auto industry readies for a “battery passport” that will trace the content and carbon footprint of EV cells sold in Europe. Circulor CEO Douglas Johnson-Poensgen said the company was currently talking to companies up and down the EV battery cell supply chain.

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Carbon Negative: Toyota Working On a Carbon Capture Filtration System

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The Japanese auto giant has developed hydrogen powertrains and been a staunch supporter of hybrid technologies, and now it is testing a new engine that can remove carbon from the air. The carbon capture engine first appeared in a GR Corolla race car last year as part of a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.

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China lithium carbonate futures extend rally on supply concerns – ET Auto

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The most-traded July lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange jumped as much as 7.5% Download ETAuto App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App The post China lithium carbonate futures extend rally on supply concerns – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

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Given the biogenic carbon capture of crops, Ethanol as a fuel has a much lower environmental impact than the traditional fossil fuels. As the volumes increase, transportation through pipelines and rakes should be explored to ensure minimal carbon footprint. the GHG emissions are ~50% lower than that for petrol.

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SiAT partners with CSAC to launch carbon nanotube-coated aluminum foil for battery electrodes – Charged EVs

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Aluminum Corporation (CSAC) to introduce carbon nanotube (CNT) coated aluminum foil for faster charging and extended lifespan in lithium-ion batteries, sodium batteries and supercapacitors. The foil uses CNT carbon coating, which conducts ten times better than carbon black, according to SiAT.

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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

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In a recent statement, a Toyota chairman referenced a new project for the automaker, and while he didn’t share details, he did emphasize how hybrids and internal combustion engines (ICE) “still play a role” in reaching carbon neutrality goals. So, let us refine engine technology.”

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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

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Looking to make replacement filters more environmentally friendly and affordable, a team of engineering students from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology , in Dhaka, designed a carbon-based version with bamboo. A carbon-based particulate filter Diesel engines produce more polluting particulate matter than gas engines.

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