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Mangrove raises $3M from BDC Capital to accelerate deployment of battery-grade lithium processing systems

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Canada-based Mangrove Lithium closed a $3-million financing from BDC Capital’s Cleantech Practice. The platform technology is also being commercialized for conversion of waste brines to chemicals and desalinated water. Mangrove is the developer of a modular platform for the cost-effective production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide.

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ARPA-E awarding $24M to two SCALEUP projects: battery technology and methane detection

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These SCALEUP “Fast-Track” teams, Natron Energy and Bridger Photonics, will receive $19 million and $5 million, respectively, to further their commercialization efforts in sodium-ion battery development and methane detection technologies, respectively. Natron Energy: Domestic Manufacturing of Sodium-Ion Batteries - $19,883,951.

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First Cobalt announces positive feasibility results for Canadian cobalt refinery expansion; first NA producer of battery-grade cobalt sulfate

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Discussions underway with Glencore on commercial arrangements, financing and allocation of project economics; third party and government funding opportunities also under review. Sodium Treatment. A new external building is also contemplated to house an expanded SX circuit and sodium management infrastructure. 56 million.

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Haldor Topsøe acquires 18% of Na-ion battery company Faradion Ltd

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Haldor Topsøe A/S, a global market leader in catalysis and related process technologies, recently acquired 18% of the shares in sodium-ion battery technology company Faradion Ltd, based in Sheffield, UK. Other partners in the investment included Finance Yorkshire’s Seedcorn Fund and Rising Stars Growth Fund II LP.

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Clean water company Ostara raises $14.5M for major expansion

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million private equity financing. Led by VantagePoint Capital Partners, a global investor in energy innovation and efficiency, the financing also included existing Ostara investor, London-based Frog Capital and a group of new investors including Waste Resources Fund L.P., Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc.,

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Accelerating green wheels: BYD’s EV lease deal with Arval will electrify Europe’s roads

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The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become leasing partners and ensure more BYD passenger and light commercial EVs are available to drivers. To further sales and expedite its expansion, BYD and lease specialist Arval have partnered up to offer additional financing options to get EU drivers in Chinese EVs.

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Neuron Energy and Urja Mobility join for innovative battery leasing solutions – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Neuron Energy , a leading manufacturer of EV batteries announces its partnership with Urja Mobility , a pioneer in battery leasing for commercial EVs. Backed by Mufin Green Finance Limited, Urja Mobility will purchase advanced high-quality battery packs from Neuron Energy.

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