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NEO Battery Materials to collaborate with NanoRial for silicon anode optimization with CNT dispersions

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Once the company redomiciles into Ontario, NEO Battery Materials intends to apply to governmental, non-dilutive funding programs jointly with NanoRial to increase business presence and exposure in the Canadian battery supply chain.

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Senate passes sustainable chemistry act as part of military spending bill

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The act directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to convene an interagency entity under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry.

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New Automotive Technology Companies Struggle for Recognition in DC

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Aptera’s application for $75 million from the DOE’s ATVM loan program has sparked a debate not only over whether or not to recognize a 3-wheeler (i.e., The DOE ruled last year that Aptera’s 2e did not qualify under the $25 billion loan program because a three-wheeled vehicle doesn’t meet the definition of an automobile under federal law.

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Biden Administration turns to Tesla for help on renewable fuel policy reform

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The administration also reached out to other companies tied to the EV industry. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. The RFS is a federal program that requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees the RFS program.

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Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

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The organizations also called on the administration to form an Interagency Electric Drive Working Group to help streamline federal programs, expenditures and regulations related to electric drive. EEI is the association of US shareholder-owned electric companies. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $2.4

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New survey finds myths and misinformation about EVs are deeply embedded – Charged EVs

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But Charged regularly speaks with execs at electric utilities , as well as companies that provide charging management software , and while all acknowledge the challenges, to date none has expressed any concern about EVs “crashing the grid.” Upgrades to electrical girds are sorely needed, especially in the US (and not only because of EVs).

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Washington selects AeroVironment to install fast-charger network along I5 and US2

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The selection was the result of a competitive contract award process in which six companies submitted proposals to electrify the highways on a budget of $1 million. The stations will be located at private retail locations such as shopping malls, fueling stations and travel centers with easy access to the highway.