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Sparc Technologies, QUT partner to develop a hard carbon anode material from bio-waste for Na-ion batteries

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Australia-based Sparc Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). We will be targeting the production of materials for the high growth market of sodium-ion batteries which is displaying significant promise as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

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China’s New Breeder Reactors May Produce More Than Just Watts

Cars That Think

Jutting out from the coast of China’s Fujian province, Changbiao Island may seem small and unremarkable. This is where the China National Nuclear Corp. is building two fast-neutron nuclear breeder reactors, the first of which is slated to connect to the grid in 2023, the second in 2026. Not so in China, India, and Russia.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

Social Media Lithium FUD When it comes to Lithium Mining, The FUD - Fear Uncertainty and Doubt propagated by Random Youtubers, WhatsApp university and Oil funded media is so easy to debunk, it’s not even funny. Also EV’s have another advantage, as the grid gets cleaner your EV will emit less and less emissions.

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PNNL team develops sodium-manganese oxide electrodes for sodium-ion rechargeable batteries

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solar and wind) with variable output to the electrical grid, grid managers require electrical energy storage systems (EES) that can accommodate large amounts of energy created at the source. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries perform well, but are too expensive for widespread use on the grid. Earlier post.) for some time.

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The EV Transition Explained: Battery Challenges

Cars That Think

Mining the raw materials, of course, assumes that there is sufficient refining capability to process them, which outside of China , is limited. They can be refurbished, rebuilt and reused in EVs , or repurposed into storage devices for homes, businesses or the grid. While investments into creating EV battery.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). The true impact of electric vehicles should consider the make-up of the power grids where these cars will be used. safety requirements.