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Galp and Northvolt establish JV for lithium conversion plant in Portugal; initial annual capacity of 35,000 tons of lithium hydroxide

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The plant will use a proven conversion process, leveraging recent process improvements and technologies to increase sustainability and efficiency. Additionally, the JV is seeking to enable use of green energy to power the conversion process, thereby minimizing and eventually avoiding reliance on natural gas as is the conventional approach.

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Government of Québec unveils $2.7B climate change action plan; 63% of spending targeting transport

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The Premier of Québec, Jean Charest; the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Pierre Arcand; and the Minister of Transport Pierre Moreau unveiled the Canadian province’s 2013-2020 Action Plan on Climate Change (PACC 2020). The action plan and strategy adaptation represent a total investment of nearly C$2.7

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Germany launches call for funding for construction and operation of a development platform for power-to-liquid fuels

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To do this, however, we need a large amount of climate-neutral fuel by 2030—especially for aircraft and ships. The overall funding concept consists of four measures: A first funding guideline for the development of renewable fuels was published on 11 May 2021 and is dedicated to the further development of renewable fuel technologies.

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European aviation sector and NGOs agree on sustainability of future fuels

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In the first phase of SAF deployment through 2025, waste oils are the likeliest source of low-carbon fuel due to their low carbon intensity and ease of conversion. —Pete Harrison, Executive Director for EU Policy at the European Climate Foundation.

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INRIX launches new platform to connect road authorities with vehicle operators for highly automated vehicles

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Currently, onboard sensors, computer vision, machine learning and/or third-party datasets are used to triage roadway guidelines, but this approach is imprecise, costly (resources and dollars) and increases the risk of rule violations. Self-driving vehicles are stimulating conversations globally, but they are in fact a very local challenge.

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How Corporations Can Help the U.S. Reach its EV Goals

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Businesses and public-sector organizations whose employees drive for work are in a unique position to catalyze the conversion of commuter vehicles from gas to electric. Many are beginning to convert their fleet vehicles, acknowledging their role in climate change.

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Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation

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C climate-aligned future.” Site assessment View Blink’s EV Site Assessment Guidelines The second step is to conduct a site assessment with your EV expert and/or electrical contractor to determine your needs and the best course of action to take while keeping costs as low as possible.