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Major deposits of rare earth elements reported at Ramaco’s Brook Mine in Wyoming

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In association with researchers from the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and analysts at mining consultancy Weir International, metallurgical coal producer Ramaco Resources released an independent Exploration Target report with technical assessment of rare earth elements (REE) found at its Brook Mine in Wyoming.

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Chinese Academy of Sciences: motor vehicles contribute nearly 25% of Beijing’s PM2.5

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Emissions from motor vehicles, coal-burning and cooking contributed to the dense smogs in Beijing in January, according to research results issued by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Motor vehicles account for nearly a quarter of Beijing’s PM2.5, Coal burning contributed to 20% of the PM2.5, 9-15 Jan., 17-19 Jan.,

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Black carbon linked to increased cardiovascular risk; exacerbated by co-exposure to motor vehicle emissions

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China’s particulate matter (PM) air pollution significantly exceeds health guidelines and is driven by industrial emissions, motor vehicles, and household use of biomass and coal fuels. The Chinese government is setting new targets to improve its air quality. —Jill Baumgartner.

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China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

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Corn-based ethanol was big for a while and the Germans have recently shown a renewed interest in carbon monoxide and hydrogen-based synthetic fuel stemming from the gasification of coal, biomass, and/or methane. State-owned GAC is leading Chinese legacy automakers in the transition to green energy. after overtaking General Motors Co.’s

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Tesla is one of the world’s 20 fast-growing companies

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Although Chinese companies were the fastest growing, Tesla was the fastest growing company in the U.S. Out of the top 20 fastest growing companies, Tesla was number 4 on the list following China National Coal Group, CMA CGM, and Ansteel Group. Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, and many others are now producing and marketing EVs.

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DOE to Award $25M to Two Consortia for US-China Clean Energy Research with Combined Funding of $100M; Focus on EVs and Carbon Capture and Sequestration

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Chinese counterparts will contribute an additional $50 million, with combined funding from both countries totaling $100 million. Chinese partners will be announced in the coming months by the Chinese government. The consortium will focus on vehicle electrification.

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DOE to award $12.5M to improve efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks as part of new tech track for US-China initiative

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In parallel, and with equivalent resources, Chinese funding will support a collaborative counterpart Chinese Consortium. Specific subtopics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: Drive unit optimization (engine, motors, power electronics). Funding available is $12.5 Hybrid electric powertrains. Background.

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