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U.K. based battery producer Britishvolt collapses ahead of production

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As many companies and governments alike have rushed to establish battery production locations, many in the United Kingdom had hoped that its domestic Britishvolt battery producer would be their answer to Tesla in the United States, Northvolt in Sweden, LG in South Korea, Power Co. billion) production facility. The post U.K.

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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

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Alberta Innovates, in partnership with industry, government and other organizations, recently released the results of a study that investigates the best opportunities for “Bitumen Beyond Combustion” (BBC). This study provides insights into high-value products that can be made by, or in partnership with Alberta’s oil sands industry.

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Bahrain’s Mumtalakat buys out McLaren, secures full ownership over supercar brand: Report | Autocar Professional

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Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, Mumtalakat, has assumed full control of McLaren Group, manufacturer of high-end sportscars and majority owner of the McLaren F1 team, BBC reported. The company faced financial challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to production halts and job losses.

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Report: Toyota to make hybrid car parts in China to boost sales

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The BBC reports that Toyota is planning to manufacture key components for its hybrid cars outside Japan for the first time. However, China, which produces more than 95% of the world’s rare earth supplies, has imposed strict production and export quotas on these elements, citing environmental concerns.

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Tata Motors to select UK for unutilized electrical Jaguar Land Rover battery plant

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Republic of India’s Tata is predicted to announce on Wednesday that it has selected to create an electrical automobile battery plant in Britain, a supply ordinary with the topic mentioned, a win for the rustic’s car business amid stiff world festival.

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Peridot could be new key to hydrogen production

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This simple method could provide a copious supply of hydrogen gas, according to the BBC. Scientist have found a new way to produce hydrogen fuel for use in fuel cell vehicles; using rocks to split the hydrogen from water molecules. Researchers at the University of Lyon used the mineral olivine ([.]. Hydrogen cars'

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

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million from the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program ( earlier post ) to complete its prototype development of a new gasoline-fueled wave disc engine and electricity generator that promises to be five times more efficient than traditional auto engines in electricity production, 20% lighter, and 30% cheaper to manufacture.

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