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Stellantis and Saft reveal prototype of battery that integrates charger and inverter functions in battery modules; IBIS

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A demonstrator, operational since summer 2022, is the subject of numerous patents and marks a major break from electrical energy conversion systems currently used. With IBIS, the electronic conversion boards that perform the power inverter and charger functions are mounted as close as possible to the lithium-ion battery cells.

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SK E&S, SK Plug Hyverse partner with Korea South-East Power for green hydrogen & green ammonia production

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The company plans to build a giga-factory in Incheon, a hydrogen manufacturing facility and research center. In addition, PEM electrolyzers are known for high energy density and moderate cost of maintenance. This MOU is expected to serve as a cornerstone for the global trade era of clean hydrogen. million tons in 2030 and 27.9

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

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Which EV brand has the lowest ownership costs of any automotive brand? Set to ramp up in 2028, the Ontario hub could potentially build up to 240,000 EVs per year, and see that as the demand for Honda EVs builds, they’d be American-made. Which automaker priced its hardware set allowing its EVs to back up the home?

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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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Monthly data from the EIA shows that crude oil is 60% of the price of gasoline, 17% is refining costs, 12% is federal and state taxes, and 11% is distribution and marketing. Refined product prices are set by the marginal supply costs of bringing the incremental barrels of products to market. Other important suppliers to the US.,

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DOE to issue a funding opportunity announcement on H2@Scale new markets

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a Notice of Intent ( NOI ) to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to advance innovations that will build new markets for H2@Scale. Material would be developed and disseminated to address key issues such as safety, codes, standards, maintenance, and certification. Earlier post.)

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DOE announces $29M in funding for fusion energy technology development

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The team will employ an advanced metal organic chemical vapor deposition process to reduce costs while achieving high critical-current thresholds, and use high-strength alloys to increase the yield strength of REBCO tapes. These innovations could reduce the cost of HTS conductors by a factor of 30. Princeton Fusion Systems.

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Ecolab partners with Ford Pro to accelerate EV adoption

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Ecolab’s journey towards 100% fleet electrification will begin in California with the conversion of its sales and service fleet to EVs. Ecolab can potentially save roughly 50% in annual fuel costs per 2023 F-150 Lightning Pro truck, a savings of approximately $1,400 in fuel per vehicle each year.

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