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UCLA team proposes non-photosynthetic biological conversion of CO2

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Most of us naturally associate biological CO 2 conversion with photosynthesis in plants and algae. Furthermore, the maximum efficiency of solar energy conversion by photosynthesis is 5%, while typical solar panel efficiency reaches 20%. The Overall Schema for Non-photosynthetic CO 2 Utilization toward a Sustainable Future.

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Compass Minerals confirms successful conversion testing of Great Salt Lake lithium brine resource to battery-grade lithium hydroxide

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Compass Minerals, a leading global provider of essential minerals, announced the successful, third-party conversion testing of its lithium brine resource into both lithium carbonate and battery-grade lithium hydroxide, representing a significant milestone in its previously announced lithium development project. —Kevin S.

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Volkswagen global EV production network grows with launch of second German site in Emden

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Volkswagen is expanding its global production network for electric vehicles by now starting to make the all-electric ID.4 million all-electric vehicles a year based on the MEB in the future at its sites in Europe, the US and China. 4’s start-up is on schedule, despite the global challenges during the two-year conversion phase.

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ACIA Aero Leasing LOI with Universal Hydrogen for up to 30 regional aircraft conversions to hydrogen power

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ACIA expects to place 10 firm orders for Universal Hydrogen’s ATR 72 conversion kits with additional purchase rights for 20 more conversion kits of various turboprop types. The conversion consists of a fuel cell electric powertrain that replaces the existing turboprop engines. Universal Hydrogen Co.

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SEAT to invest €3B in conversion of Martorell plant for the production of small EVs

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SEAT will invest €3 billion in the conversion of its Martorell plant for the production of small EVs. has created employment and boosted industrial growth in our country and there is even more planned for the future. and the Volkswagen Group to the electrification of Spain with the Future: Fast Forward project.

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In Conversation with Log9 Materials’ Pankaj Sharma | Autocar Professional

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Delving into future cell prices, Pankaj highlighted the anticipated decline in global Li-ion battery production costs and also pointed out challenges posed by cell-to-cell variability and algorithms. The post In Conversation with Log9 Materials’ Pankaj Sharma | Autocar Professional appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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In Conversation with Log9 Materials’ Pankaj Sharma | Autocar Professional

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Delving into future cell prices, Pankaj highlighted the anticipated decline in global Li-ion battery production costs and also pointed out challenges posed by cell-to-cell variability and algorithms. The post In Conversation with Log9 Materials’ Pankaj Sharma | Autocar Professional appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.