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Chemetall Lithium Awarded 5.7M to Set Up Pilot Li-ion Battery Recycling Plant

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Chemetall is part of a consortium of companies participating in “ LithoRec ”, a research and development project related to the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. million to build and operate an advanced lithium battery recycling facility at their existing Lancaster, Ohio site. The award was part of the large $2.4-billion,

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AMP Unveils Electric Version of GM Equinox; Secret Sauce is the Drivetrain

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Ohio-based Advanced Mechanical Products, Inc. ( The AMP Equinox features dual Remy motors—the same model used in the GM two-mode hybrid system—applied in an AMP-manufactured drivetrain that is the “ secret sauce ” for the converted vehicle, according to Steve Burns, AMP’s CEO. found that a lot of [OEM] hybrid parts are suitable for us.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The 43 winning proposals were submitted by transit agencies from across the country as part of a nationwide competition for the $100 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds. Statewide Paratransit Bus Hybrid Program: Purchase 31 paratransit hybrid buses to replace 31 gas and diesel vehicles.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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Smart grid regional demonstrations involving plug-in vehicles include (ranked by DOE funding): Columbus Southern Power Company (doing business as AEP Ohio). A full list by state of the all the projects is available here. These technologies are estimated to improve the reliability and efficiency of the distribution system 30-40%.

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DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

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Researchers will develop systems for tagging CO 2 with carbon-14 at atmospheric level (1 part per trillion) and measuring the carbon-14 CO 2 levels. Such tagging will better quantify CO 2 monitoring and make it possible to accurately inventory geologically stored carbon. Schlumberger Carbon Services , Columbus, Ohio.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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Mansfield, Ohio. Parma Components, Ohio Close: Dec 2010. Service & Parts Operations (SPO) Warehousing & Parts Distribution Centers. Columbus, Ohio Close: 31 Dec 2009. These totals reflect GM’s recently announced plans to build a future small car in the US. Grand Rapids, Mich. Close: Jun 2009*.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Sleeker Sportback model will also be part of the e-Tron S range. Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Before then expect a hybrid to keep the V8 love roaring. Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid PHEV.