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Shell to divest 1,000 retail locations, and also expand EV charging. Coincidence? – Charged EVs

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Oil giant Shell has announced plans to divest 1,000 retail sites over the next two years, and also says it plans to expand its public EV charging business. Well, that’s what several media reports implied, but that’s not quite what the company said. Is Shell shutting down gas stations in order to replace them with EV charging hubs?

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BCG report finds advanced biofuels, concentrated solar power, and solar photovoltaic tracking to make significant market impact sooner than commonly assumed

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Advanced biofuels, concentrated solar power (CSP), and solar photovoltaic power (PV) will see accelerating adoption and growth and are on track to change the global energy mix far earlier than is often assumed, according to a new report from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Click to enlarge.

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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

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While specific elements will vary by sub-chemistry and company, the general steps behind making a prismatic cell are expected to remain consistent for the next several years. One of EnerDel’s sister companies is investigating dry coatings that don’t need to be cured. The active materials are defined by the cell chemistry.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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About $750 million is needed for near-term Volt development, according to the company. Advocacy groups argue the task force’s assessment is shortsighted and worry that the Volt project may land in the scrap heap as G.M. It is also flex so that future biomass fuels such as cellulosic ethanol, methanol can be used (no oil).

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