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MAN Energy Solutions and Fraunhofer IST analyze options for cost-efficient hydrogen supply to Salzgitter industrial cluster

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

MAN Energy Solutions and the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST) have published their analysis of the framework conditions for the future supply of green hydrogen to the Salzgitter steel site near Hannover. While production costs of around €4.00 to produce—profit margins in both cases not included.

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AFRY, RINA study points to feasibility and attractiveness of Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipeline

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JUNE 27, 2023

RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational, and AFRY, a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, have undertaken an initial study of how the Gulf region and Europe could be linked directly with a pipeline to transport low-carbon hydrogen. kg in the longer term.

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S&P Global: looming shortfalls in copper supply will short-circuit net-zero goals absent significant new supply

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JULY 15, 2022

The challenge of meeting Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 “will be short-circuited and remain out of reach” unless significant new copper supply comes online in a timely way, according to a new study by S&P Global that examines the growing mismatch between available copper supply and future demand resulting from the energy transition.

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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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JUNE 22, 2021

For years, the trucking industry has been skeptical of heavy-duty electric vehicles. Commercial heavy-duty trucking operations are motivated to reduce operating costs. A 2020 BloombergNEF report shows that fuel costs for trucks make up more than half their total cost of ownership. 100 kW/vehicle) for the fleets studied.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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Core Lithium and Tesla enter into binding term sheet for the supply of lithium

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MARCH 4, 2022

Australia-based Core Lithium has entered into a legally binding Term Sheet with Tesla for the supply of up to 110,000 tonnes of Li 2 O spodumene concentrate from the Finniss Lithium Project over a term of 4 years, with pricing referenced to the market price for spodumene concentrate, subject to a price floor and ceiling.

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Study puts cost of decarbonizing shipping by 2050 at ~$1.4-$1.9T; largest investment needed in land-based systems

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JANUARY 21, 2020

A new study by University Maritime Advisory Services ( UMAS ) and Energy Transitions Commission ( ETC ) prepared for the Global Maritime Forum for the Getting to Zero Coalition, estimates that the cumulative investment needed between 2030 and 2050 to halve shipping’s CO 2 emissions amounts to approximately $1-1.4 trillion to $1.9

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National labs team delivers techno-economic analyses of H2 DRI scenarios for green steel

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AUGUST 22, 2023

In this study, break-even levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) targets for decarbonizing the steel industry with H 2 -DRI are established by comparing H 2 -DRI to the commercial natural gas-based direct reduced iron (NG-DRI) process. —Rosner et al. Simplified flowsheet of the integrated hydrogen-based DRI steel mill.

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DOE to award $3M to lower cost of geothermal energy and boost US supply of rare earth elements

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FEBRUARY 16, 2014

The Energy Department will award up to $3 million for research and development to help grow US low-to-moderate-temperature geothermal resources and support a domestic supply of critical materials, such as lithium carbonate and rare earth elements. ( DE-FOA-0001016 ). Earlier post.).

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IEA: governments must act to ensure sufficient supply of critical minerals to meet net-zero goals

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MAY 6, 2021

The special report, The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions , is the most comprehensive global study to date on the central importance of minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements in a secure and rapid transformation of the global energy sector. Source: IEA. Source: IEA.

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H2morrow steel concludes feasibility study of blue hydrogen for steel mill; partners to continue cooperation

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JANUARY 25, 2021

Norwegian-based broad energy company Equinor, gas transmission system operator OGE and steel producer thyssenkrupp Steel Europe have concluded their joint feasibility study started in October 2019 and will continue their cooperation on the topic going forward.

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Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

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MARCH 19, 2013

A report published by Cambridge Econometrics and Ricardo-AEA concludes that overall, the cost of technologies required to meet proposed European 2020 CO 2 regulations for vehicles (95 g/km for cars and 147 g/km for vans) will be more than offset by the resultant fuel savings. —“An Economic Assessment of Low Carbon Vehicles”.

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DOE study on domestic natural gas in the energy supply chain

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AUGUST 24, 2012

The US’ large resource base of natural gas can be used for cost-effective power generation, with environmental burdens coming primarily from fuel combustion, not resource extraction, according to a new Department of Energy (DOE) study. This price volatility is due to supply uncertainty driven by natural and economic variables.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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MAY 28, 2014

Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. In any automotive application, regulatory decisions to phase out established battery technologies would impact negatively on overall vehicle performance and cost, according to the report. Click to enlarge.

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UK to invest £200M in fleet of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

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MAY 14, 2022

The 3-year comparative programme will begin later this year to help decarbonize the UK’s freight industry with initial competitions for battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel-cell technology launching shortly. Our road freight industry is one of the most efficient in the world and contributes over £13 billion to the UK economy each year.

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Study: alcohol, biomethane and ammonia are the best-positioned fuels to reach zero net emissions for shipping; OPEX, not CAPEX challenge

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OCTOBER 26, 2019

A study by A.P. Energy efficiency has been and still is an important tool for Maersk to reduce CO 2 emissions; efficiency measures have positioned Maersk 10% ahead of the industry average. The shipping industry needs to introduce carbon-neutral propulsion fuels and new technologies. The main challenge is not at sea but on land.

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Government of Canada & Province of Ontario invest $10M to establish cobalt refinery in N. Ontario; battery-grade cobalt sulfate

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

First Cobalt’s refinery project has an estimated capital cost of C$77 million (US$60 million), including Federal and Provincial contributions totaling $10 million. Today, approximately 80% of global supply comes from China and there is no production in North America.

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Study finds gasification of palm oil industry waste could yield hydrogen at about $2.11/kg

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NOVEMBER 6, 2010

A study by a team at the University Putra Malaysia concluded that the gasification of empty fruit bunch (EFB), a waste of the palm oil industry, could, if scaled up, produce hydrogen at a supply cost of $2.11/kg The US Department of Energy (DOE) 2015 cost target for hydrogen is $2.00-$3.00/kg MJ/m 3 ). .%)

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DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

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MAY 10, 2023

million to 10 industry-led projects to advance nuclear technologies, including two aimed at expanding clean hydrogen production with nuclear energy. A well-established downstream syngas-to-synfuel conversion process, such as Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, converts the syngas to liquid synfuel for a total projected cost of less than $4/gallon.

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Lloyd’s Register and UMAS release Zero Emission Vessels 2030 study

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DECEMBER 20, 2017

Lloyd’s Register and University Maritime Advisory Services (UMAS) released a new study— Zero Emission Vessels 2030 —that aims to demonstrate the viability of zero emission vessels (ZEVs) by identifying what needs to be in place to make them a competitive solution for decarbonization. Click to enlarge.

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Scenario study suggests increased vehicle electrification in Europe increases demand for gas in power sector; limited ability for power-to-gas

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MAY 29, 2018

A study published by the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) has explored the possible impact of increased electrification of road transportation and domestic heating and cooking on the energy system (electricity and gas), as well as on CO 2 emissions and on GDP.

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First Cobalt’s strategic shift to make battery precursor and nickel sulfate; changes name to Electra Battery Materials

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

is expanding its strategic plan to provide battery-grade nickel and cobalt, recycled battery materials and precursor material to the North American battery supply chain. The company has also been testing black mass feeds from recycled batteries and will be announcing results from test work and engineering studies in the coming weeks.

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Baker Institute team explores hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis with co-generation and sale of carbon products

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MAY 5, 2020

Rachel Meidl, the fellow in energy and environment at the institute’s Center for Energy Studies, and Emily Yedinak, a doctoral candidate in materials science and nanoengineering at Rice, published a new brief, “ Measuring the True Cost of Sustainability: A Case Study in a Green Energy Approach. ”. —Yedinak & Meidl.

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TANAKA establishes production system in China for fuel cell electrode catalysts

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

which operates an industrial precious metals business as a core company of TANAKA Precious Metals, signed a technical assistance agreement with Chengdu Guangming Paite Precious Metal Co., One major issue facing the full-scale use of fuel cells is the cost of the platinum they use. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.,

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Western Australia to invest $22M to accelerate renewable hydrogen future

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AUGUST 17, 2020

The Western Australia Government of Premier Mark McGowan will bring forward the Western Australian Renewable Hydrogen Strategy targets by a decade and invest $22 million to develop hydrogen supply, meet growing demand for the clean fuel and create jobs. The McGowan Government has committed $5.7

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BNEF report finds hydrogen promising decarbonization pathway, but carbon prices and emissions policies required

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MARCH 31, 2020

The falling cost of making hydrogen from wind and solar power offers a promising route to cutting emissions in some of the most fossil-fuel-dependent sectors of the economy, such as steel, heavy-duty vehicles, shipping and cement, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). Abatement cost with hydrogen at $1/kg (7.4/MMBtu).

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

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AUGUST 27, 2022

Starting in the mid-1980s, as chip manufacturing in the country accelerated, engineers who had studied under Kim at. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) assumed top posts in the industry as well as coveted positions teaching or researching semiconductors at universities and government institutes. Chang Hae-Ja.

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Study shows bamboo ethanol in China technically and economically feasible, cost-competitive with gasoline

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

Now, researchers at Imperial College London have shown that bioethanol production from bamboo in China is both technically and economically feasible, as well as cost-competitive with gasoline. An open access paper on their study is published in Biotechnology for Biofuels. million tons in 2008. million tons in 2008. Littlewood et al.

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Fiat Chrysler and Italian grid operator Terna partner on V2G trials

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Feasibility studies will also be launched for an experimental demonstration fleet of electric cars connected to the grid via a V2G infrastructure, to be built in an area inside the FCA Mirafiori industrial complex. Gorlier said that they will start with the electric Cinquecento, and plan to reach 600-700 test vehicle by 2020-21.

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IRENA, IEA study concludes meeting 2?C scenario possible with net positive economics

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MARCH 20, 2017

We are in a good position to transform the global energy system but success will depend on urgent action, as delays will raise the costs of decarbonization. The supply mix however, would change substantially, with the share of renewables in total primary energy supply reaching two thirds by 2050.

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UK awards £28M for 5 demonstration-phase low-carbon hydrogen production projects

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

As part of a larger £90 million (US$117 million) package of awards to cut carbon emissions in industry and homes, the UK is awarding £28 million (US$36.5 The project aims to reduce the cost of electrolytic hydrogen significantly. This funding will enable further engineering studies. Contract value: £2.7 million (US$3.6

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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

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MAY 25, 2014

A report prepared by ISIS (Institute of Studies for the Integration of Systems - Italy) together with Tecnalia (Spain) for the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) discusses the technological, environmental and economic barriers for producing methanol from carbon dioxide, as well as the possible uses of methanol in car transport in Europe.

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Commercial dewatering enzyme could reduce costs of grain ethanol production

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

A commercial dewatering enzyme could reduce overall costs linked with producing ethanol from grain, and also reduce associated emissions of greenhouse gases, according to a study by US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and colleagues. Results from this study were published in the journal Industrial Biotechnology.

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World Bank/PRTM study finds global value chain shift resulting from vehicle electrification could favor China from technology and supply chain perspectives

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APRIL 20, 2011

Industry forecasts suggest that the global electric vehicle sales will contribute between 2% to 25% of annual new vehicle sales by 2025, with the consensus being closer to 10%. As a result of this the a transition, there will be a significant shift in the overall value chain in the automotive industry. Integrated Charging Solutions.

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Talon Metals drills 101.71 meters of 3.04% nickel equivalent at Tamarack Nickel Project in Minnesota

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AUGUST 22, 2023

The drill hole was completed in partnership with a research team from Columbia University that is funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Mining Innovations for Negative Emissions Resource Recovery (MINER) program that funds novel approaches to enhanced metal recoveries within the mining industry.

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UK study finds Bio-SNG could offer 90% reduction in lifecycle CO2; lower cost of carbon abatement than electrical solutions for transport applications

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Cost of carbon abated for transport applications. It is likely that the development of Bio-SNG facilities will require the developer to go upstream into the supply chain for both grown and waste derived fuels, however, specification and quality control are vital determinants of project success. Cost of carbon abated. Feedstocks.

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Charging Ahead: How The Current Landscape of Lithium Supply Chain Impacts the EV Market

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

According to studies conducted by various bodies, the price of lithium, which is the critical element used in EV battery production, would likely decline this year. The Australian Office of the Chief Economist (AOCE) forecasts that lithium product prices will likely decline as the market enters a time of surplus supply.

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Consortium seeks to show total cost of EVs can be less than combustion engine reference car

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FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Michelin and Siemens, in cooperation with research partners at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, are launching a project to demonstrate that the total cost of electric vehicles can be less than that of a conventional combustion-engined car.

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bp plans UK’s largest hydrogen project; 1GW of blue hydrogen

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MARCH 19, 2021

Industries in Teesside account for more than 5% of the UK’s industrial emissions and the region is home to five of the country’s top 25 emitters. Blue hydrogen, integrated with carbon capture and storage, can provide the scale and reliability needed by industrial processes. which is then captured and permanently stored.

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Hydrogen Carbon Clean Cleaning

US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

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JUNE 15, 2013

The second ( DTMA-91-R-2013-0009 ) will award up to $500,000 for a comprehensive study on the issues associated with the bunkering (supplying a ship with fuel) of LNG for marine vessels. MARAD will not fund more than 50% of the total cost of the project. Bunkering study. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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PNNL team develops new low-cost method to convert captured CO2 to methane

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Earlier this year, PNNL researchers revealed that using EEMPA in power plants could slash the price of carbon capture to 19% lower than standard industry costs—the lowest documented price of carbon capture. —Heldebrant et al. Different methods for converting CO 2 into methane have long been known.

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U of Toronto study finds US electrification of LDV fleet not a silver bullet for tackling climate change in vehicle sector

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

A new study by researchers at the University of Toronto has found that current US policies are insufficient to remain within a sectoral CO 2 emission budget for light-duty vehicles that is consistent with preventing more than 2?°C C global warming. Current policies will create a mitigation gap of up to 19?GtCO —Milovanoff et al.

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DOE to award up to $6M for projects to develop advanced biomass supply chain technologies

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JANUARY 29, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-FOA-0000836 ) for up to $6 million for projects that will develop and demonstrate supply chain technologies to deliver commercial-scale lignocellulosic biomass feedstocks affordably to biorefineries across the country.

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MAN Energy Solutions and Fraunhofer IST analyze options for cost-efficient hydrogen supply to Salzgitter industrial cluster

AFRY, RINA study points to feasibility and attractiveness of Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipeline

S&P Global: looming shortfalls in copper supply will short-circuit net-zero goals absent significant new supply

NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Core Lithium and Tesla enter into binding term sheet for the supply of lithium

Study puts cost of decarbonizing shipping by 2050 at ~$1.4-$1.9T; largest investment needed in land-based systems

National labs team delivers techno-economic analyses of H2 DRI scenarios for green steel

DOE to award $3M to lower cost of geothermal energy and boost US supply of rare earth elements

IEA: governments must act to ensure sufficient supply of critical minerals to meet net-zero goals

H2morrow steel concludes feasibility study of blue hydrogen for steel mill; partners to continue cooperation

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

DOE study on domestic natural gas in the energy supply chain

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

UK to invest £200M in fleet of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

Study: alcohol, biomethane and ammonia are the best-positioned fuels to reach zero net emissions for shipping; OPEX, not CAPEX challenge

Government of Canada & Province of Ontario invest $10M to establish cobalt refinery in N. Ontario; battery-grade cobalt sulfate

Study finds gasification of palm oil industry waste could yield hydrogen at about $2.11/kg

DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

Lloyd’s Register and UMAS release Zero Emission Vessels 2030 study

Scenario study suggests increased vehicle electrification in Europe increases demand for gas in power sector; limited ability for power-to-gas

First Cobalt’s strategic shift to make battery precursor and nickel sulfate; changes name to Electra Battery Materials

Baker Institute team explores hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis with co-generation and sale of carbon products

TANAKA establishes production system in China for fuel cell electrode catalysts

Western Australia to invest $22M to accelerate renewable hydrogen future

BNEF report finds hydrogen promising decarbonization pathway, but carbon prices and emissions policies required

The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

Study shows bamboo ethanol in China technically and economically feasible, cost-competitive with gasoline

Fiat Chrysler and Italian grid operator Terna partner on V2G trials

IRENA, IEA study concludes meeting 2?C scenario possible with net positive economics

UK awards £28M for 5 demonstration-phase low-carbon hydrogen production projects

Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

Commercial dewatering enzyme could reduce costs of grain ethanol production

World Bank/PRTM study finds global value chain shift resulting from vehicle electrification could favor China from technology and supply chain perspectives

Talon Metals drills 101.71 meters of 3.04% nickel equivalent at Tamarack Nickel Project in Minnesota

UK study finds Bio-SNG could offer 90% reduction in lifecycle CO2; lower cost of carbon abatement than electrical solutions for transport applications

Charging Ahead: How The Current Landscape of Lithium Supply Chain Impacts the EV Market

Consortium seeks to show total cost of EVs can be less than combustion engine reference car

bp plans UK’s largest hydrogen project; 1GW of blue hydrogen

US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

PNNL team develops new low-cost method to convert captured CO2 to methane

U of Toronto study finds US electrification of LDV fleet not a silver bullet for tackling climate change in vehicle sector

DOE to award up to $6M for projects to develop advanced biomass supply chain technologies

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