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ARPA-E to award up to $44M to develop net-zero or net negative processes to grow minerals supply chain: MINER

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The program—Mining Innovations for Negative Emissions Resource Recovery (MINER)—is administered by DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) and aims to develop commercially scalable technologies that would enable greater domestic supplies of copper, nickel, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and other critical elements.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The selected projects, led by universities, national laboratories, and the private sector aim to develop commercially scalable technologies that will enable greater domestic supplies of copper, nickel, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and other critical elements. Harvard University. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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GM joins IRMA to certify sustainability and human rights in EV supply chain

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Given the critical role of EVs in reducing the carbon footprint of the transportation sector, GM says it is committed to the responsible sourcing of the mined materials needed for EV production. As automotive battery demand expands globally, access to battery materials is of increasing importance.

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BMW Group shifting to cylindrical BMW cells in NEUE KLASSE from 2025; 46xx

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The BMW Group is particularly focused on keeping the carbon footprint and consumption of resources for production as low as possible, starting in the supply chain. The cobalt and lithium used as raw materials for the new generation of BMW battery cells will be sourced from certified mines. Earlier post.)

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From Tailpipe to Battery: The True Carbon Footprint of Electric Vehicles vs. Gas Cars

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Its time to parse the most important factors in a cars carbon footprint and discover if an EV or an internal combustion engine (ICE) is better for the planet. Manufacturing Manufacturing emissions are a factor for all cars Most of an EVs carbon footprint comes from manufacturing processes , before the vehicle ever reaches the customer.