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Volkswagen Group and Canada aim to advance sustainable battery supply chain in North America

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Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG) and the Government of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote e-mobility in the country and to explore opportunities across Canada’s automotive and battery supply chain. A key focus of cooperation is the supply of critical raw materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt.

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AustroCel Hallein supplying OMV with celluosic ethanol

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In the first year AustroCel Hallein will supply more than 1.5 This means that the bioethanol from AustroCel Hallein falls under the category “advanced biofuels”, allowing it to be added to gasoline fuels in the future. The Hallein-based bioethanol plant has an annual capacity of up to 35 million liters (9.2

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Nexeon to begin commercial supply of advanced silicon anode material to Panasonic; up to 50% greater cell energy density

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a Panasonic Group company to supply the battery giant with Nexeon’s advanced silicon-based anode material that has the potential to increase the energy density of lithium-ion cells by up to 50%. This collaboration will help us drive growth of the lithium-ion battery industry and accelerate the world towards a net-zero emissions future.

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Expanding Argentina’s lithium potential for a greener future

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is expanding Argentina’s lithium potential to support a greener future through its various lithium exploration projects. The global demand for a cleaner, greener future is a goal that Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. […]. Led by an extensive team of industry experts, Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp.

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Aqua Metals and 6K Energy collaborate to establish sustainable US battery supply chain – Charged EVs

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Aqua Metals has developed a process for recycling lithium-ion batteries that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective than current methods (see our recent in-depth interview with company execs ). At full scale, Aqua will provide 30% of the nickel and lithium carbonate needed at 6K’s PlusCAM facility.

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

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However, this could change in the near future. When it comes to long-term and large-scale energy storage, hydrogen—in the form of compressed gas, ammonia (NH 3 ) or synthetic methane—has a role to play in balancing seasonal variations in electricity supply and demand from renewable energy sources.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Emissions-free mobility is essential for the future of our cities and their citizens, but we know there are still barriers we face in the move to electrification. Designed to deliver pure-electric propulsion, the new van will contribute to cleaner, quieter towns and cities, and reduced running costs for business and operators.

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