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Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

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This rapid growth in demand has been further amplified with the passage of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) in the Fall of 2022, which includes mechanisms to incentivize electric vehicle manufacturers and consumers to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) that source battery metals from domestic manufacturers.

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Synthetic Genomics purchases patent portfolio from Febit Holding GmbH; accelerating work in biofuels and biochemicals, among others

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(SGI), a privately held company developing and commercializing genomic-driven solutions to solve a range of global challenges, has purchased from Febit Holding GmbH the worldwide rights to three families of patents and patent applications related to key synthetic genomic technologies.

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Novel bi-metallic palladium-tungsten nano-alloy an efficient low-cost fuel cell catalyst; simple microwave synthesis

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In a paper in the journal Nature Communications , they reported that despite a very low percentage of noble metal (?palladium:tungsten=1:8), palladium:tungsten=1:8), the hybrid catalyst material exhibits a performance equal to commercial 60% platinum/Vulcan for the oxygen reduction reaction in a fuel cell. —Thomas Wågberg.

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ICCT study finds tankering could undermine EU SAF mandate

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Fuel tankering in commercial aviation is the practice of overfueling with less expensive fuel purchased at one airport to avoid purchasing more expensive fuel at another—in other words, flying with extra fuel on board to save money. Partial tankering (e.g., Encouraging neighboring nations to adopt equivalent mandates.

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Additional $47M to 7 ARPA-E SCALEUP projects; $27M to 3 advanced battery projects for EVs and electric aviation

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The goal of the program is to translate the performance achieved at the lab- and bench-scale by previously funded ARPA-E technologies to commercial viability, supporting promising energy technologies that require scaling-up or pre-pilot projects to enable a path to market and ultimately lead to realized commercial impact.

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ARPA-E launches $45M funding for advanced batteries for electric vehicles; EVs4ALL

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This is particularly important for the two-thirds of Americans who prefer the more economical option of purchasing used vehicles rather than leasing or buying new cars. Identify a compelling pathway to a battery cost of. No/low cobalt and no/low nickel-content cathodes [e.g., Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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XL Hybrids introduces 3rd generation hybrid system for Class 1-4 trucks; XL3 features in-line motor to ease upfitting

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developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), unveiled its third-generation XL3 product release for model year 2014 vehicles. XL Hybrids’ third-generation inline post transmission motor and system components. Click to enlarge. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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