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DoD to prototype commercial hybrid conversion kits for tactical vehicles; XL Fleet and Volta Power

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The US Army’s Project Manager Transportation Systems (PM TS), part of Program Executive Office for Combat Support & Combat Service Support (PEO CS&CSS), has partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to prototype a hybrid conversion kit for tactical vehicles. —Ben Richardson, DIU’s Advanced Energy & Materials Portfolio Director.

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SEMI: 200mm semiconductor fab capacity set to surge 21% to mitigate supply-demand imbalance

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Fab count is net of wafer-size conversions. SEMI connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 After climbing to $5.3 billion last year, 200mm fab equipment spending is expected to be $4.9 billion in 2022 as 200mm fab utilization remains at high levels and the global semiconductor industry works to overcome the chip shortage.

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Universal Hydrogen successfully completes first flight of hydrogen fuel cell powered regional airliner

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—Alex Kroll Representatives from Connect Airlines and Amelia, the US and European launch customers for the hydrogen airplanes, respectively, were on hand to witness the historic flight. The motor, a modified magni650 electric propulsion unit, and power electronics were supplied by Everett-based magniX.

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TEPCO and Toyota develop stationary storage battery system using EV batteries

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To this end, TEPCO HD and Toyota have jointly developed a stationary storage battery system that can be used in combination with existing power conversion systems (PCS) by connecting multiple storage batteries for electric vehicles.

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Glencore and Li-Cycle partner to advance circularity in battery raw material supply chains

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supplying Li-Cycle’s sulfuric acid requirements for its Hub facilities. supplying Li-Cycle’s sulfuric acid requirements for its Hub facilities. This will be facilitated through the localization of supply chains and increasing recycled content in battery raw materials over time.

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DOE awarding $209M to 26 national lab projects; EVs, batteries and connected vehicles

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $209 million in funding to 26 new national laboratory projects focusing on electric vehicles, advanced batteries and connected vehicles. Substituted Argyrodite Solid Electrolytes and High Capacity Conversion Cathodes for All-Solid-State Batteries. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

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Why Electrifying the Supply Chain Is More Important Than Ever

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Digging Deep To Help the Environment Electrification is a conversation common among consumers who feel a responsibility to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions through car purchase choices. Supply chains making these progressive decisions will likely enjoy resilience and sustained profit margins.