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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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How Electrifying Transport and Chinese Investment are Playing Out in Indonesia —focuses on nickel as a critical mineral, but has implications for the broader minerals and materials supply chains needed for broad-scale energy transition. Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance. The detailed report— Need Nickel?

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Report says lithium from California’s Salton Sea can anchor US battery supply chain

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The world is in a race to dominate the electric vehicle market—the Europeans have made their Battery Alliance a priority and the Chinese are chomping at the bit. Battery manufacturers can also serve the accelerating stationary energy storage market, which uses batteries to support the power grid. Source: New Energy Nexus.

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Tesla looks to ensure local suppliers’ production amid China’s power cuts

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The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization sent a letter to Sichuan authorities earlier this week, asking the province to prioritize access to power for 16 local suppliers that provide vehicle parts to Tesla and domestic automaker SAIC Motor. Tesla China is yet to issue a direct statement on the matter.

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Ford partners with Haier, Trina Solar and Delta Electronics to launch MyEnergi Lifestyle in China

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At Consumer Electronics Show Asia, Ford launched a strategic collaboration with Haier (home appliance), Trina Solar (solar power) and Delta Electronics (power management) to introduce MyEnergi Lifestyle ( earlier post ) to China, a holistic approach for lowering the energy costs and carbon footprint of Chinese families.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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In late April 2015, Geely Auto deployed a first-of-its-kind fleet of 150 methanol-fueled taxis in the southern Chinese city of Guiyang in cooperation with the municipal government. These strategies are closely linked to the economy. Currently the company has a 4,000 metric ton/year production capacity.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [ 15 ] Electric power grids are designed with capacity to serve the highest power peaks demanded (e.g.

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10 Factors That Affect Widespread EV Adoption

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Grid Development The power grid and the role it plays in the future of EV adoption also relates to manufacturing. However, with the dawn of smart charging and a goal for cleaner energy, the development of the grid with electric car travel in mind falls under the environmental category.