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GlobalData: hydrogen to become game changer as large-scale source of cleaner power

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GlobalData’s latest report, ‘ Thematic Research: Hydrogen ’, highlights that countries worldwide are striving to accelerate the development and use of hydrogen technology to tackle environmental concerns and enhance energy security. Hydrogen fuel can be stored for long periods, in quantities limited only by the size of storage facilities.

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Ford and Sunrun partnering to advance home energy management using F-150 Lightning

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Teaming up with Sunrun leverages their expertise to bring solar power to even more customers, giving them the chance to turn their truck into an incredible energy storage source —and future truck features can help accelerate the development of a less carbon-intensive grid.

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Direct lithium extraction company EnergyX secures $20M in funding commitments

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In 2020, EnergyX announced a pilot partnership with Orocobre Limited ( earlier post ) to deliver high-quality and comprehensive solutions that will lead to a cleaner, more efficient lithium extraction. On 19 April, Orocobre announced a $4-billion merger with Galaxy Resources to create a lithium major. Earlier post.)

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EnerG2 nano-structured hard carbon boosts Li-ion anode capacity by >50% compared to standard graphite

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A chart from EnerG2’s 2012 DOE Merit Review presentation shows different pore profiles for different energy storage applications. Engineering surface area, pore size distribution, and total pore volume can deliver carbon material with a broad range of surface properties. Click to enlarge. Aaron Feaver.

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UK and China launch 3-year, £20M low carbon innovation program

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The UK and China have agreed to a new £20-million (US$33-million) three-year program that will support research to develop new low carbon manufacturing processes and technologies, low carbon cities and offshore renewables in the two countries. million (US$9.4 million (US$9.4

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Are Solid-State Batteries the Next Big Breakthrough for EVs?

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The widespread adoption of solid-state batteries could play a key role in driving the prevalence of EVs, offering a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-powered cars. This cuts the risk of fires, and allows for more storage. This cuts the risk of fires, and allows for more storage.

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DOE announces $64M for research into future coal power plants

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Major attributes of Coal FIRST plants must include: High overall plant efficiency (40% HHV or higher at full load without carbon capture, with minimal reductions in efficiency over the required generation range). Capable of high ramp rates and minimum loads commensurate with estimates of renewable energy market penetration by 2050.

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