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Chinese steel group Tsingshan investing $375M to build lithium plant in Argentina with Eramet

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China’s Tsingshan , the world’s largest producer of stainless steel, will invest $375 million to build a lithium plant in Argentina with French multinational mining and metallurgy company Eramet. interest, and will retain operational management responsibility; its partner Tsingshan is financing the plant construction in exchange for 49.9%

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ARPA-E awarding $24M to two SCALEUP projects: battery technology and methane detection

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These SCALEUP “Fast-Track” teams, Natron Energy and Bridger Photonics, will receive $19 million and $5 million, respectively, to further their commercialization efforts in sodium-ion battery development and methane detection technologies, respectively. Natron Energy: Domestic Manufacturing of Sodium-Ion Batteries - $19,883,951.

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Synthetic biology startup Lygos closes $13M Series A to target oil-based specialty chemical industry

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a bio-based specialty chemicals company, closed $13 million in Series A financing led by IA Ventures and OS Fund. The current process used to produce malonic acid requires sodium cyanide and chloroacetic acid; Lygos’ engineered yeast produces malonic acid from sugar and CO 2. This is the Industrial Revolution of synthetic biology.

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Neuron Energy and Urja Mobility join for innovative battery leasing solutions – ET Auto

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This strategic alliance signifies a significant stride towards enhancing sustainable transportation solutions, especially in the last-mile delivery sector.Neuron Energy is renowned for its comprehensive range of electric mobility solutions, encompassing lead-acid, advanced lithium-ion, and cutting-edge sodium-ion technologies.

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IEA/OECD Report Concludes Nuclear Power Could Provide 24% of Global Electricity by 2050

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The latest reactor designs, now under construction around the world, build on more than 50 years of technology development. The obstacles to more rapid nuclear growth in the short- to medium-term are primarily policy-related, industrial and financial. Sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR). Concepts for Gen IV Systems.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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Gadkari also stated that 100 % lithium-ion batteries, which are a critical component in electric vehicles, will be manufactured in India, while the government also conducts research on other readily available materials for batteries such as aluminium ion, sodium ion, steel ion, and zinc ion.

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200 Years Ago, Faraday Invented the Electric Motor

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He had discovered sodium, potassium, and several compounds and invented the. And if you'd like to build your own Faraday motor, this video will walk you through it: Although a great proof of concept, Faraday's device was not exactly useful, except as a parlor trick. miner's safety lamp. Plus he was a charismatic speaker.

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