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ASTM International to hold workshop on PFAS in atmosphere

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ASTM International is hosting a Workshop on PFAS in Atmosphere – Sources, Sampling, and Standards , to be held 1-2 November 2023, in Washington, DC. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s air quality committee (D22) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s November standards development meetings.

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Researchers Aim to Decarbonize Chemical Industry by Electrifying It

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With so many of the items we interact with in our daily lives — from soaps and fertilizers to pharmaceuticals to petrochemicals — deriving from products of the chemical industry, the sector has become a major source of economic activity and employment for many nations, including the United States and China. exports (US $220 billion).

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Fuji Electric begins US production of DC quick chargers

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of America has begun US production of their UL-Certified DC Quick Chargers for Electric Vehicles, with the first production units shipping out of Milpitas, CA by late March. The DC Quick Charger is built to the CHAdeMO specification and allows EV owners to charge their electric vehicles in less than one hour. Fuji Electric Corp.

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Advanced Propulsion Centre UK publishes automotive power electronics value chain

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The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) UK, with experts and stakeholders from industry, academia and funding and support bodies, has published an updated power electronics value chain which shows an end-to-end supply chain view of materials and components required for volume manufacturing of automotive inverters, converters, and onboard chargers.

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SwRI develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

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The electrification of the automotive industry has accelerated over recent years, with future projections showing an exponential growth in market share for both light and heavy-duty applications. The new tool adds to SwRI’s testing capabilities and allows the lubricant industry to efficiently test and optimize lubricant formulation.

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Huawei introduces its next-generation FusionCharge 40 kW DC charging module

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Huawei launched its next-generation FusionCharge 40 kW DC charging module at the 35th International Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (EVS35), the most influential international event in the e-Mobility industry.

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Zeem Solutions to provide Hertz EV charging at LAX; depot to be one of the largest commercial EV charging hubs in US

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Zeem Solutions , an electric vehicle (EV) transportation as a service company, announced a partnership with Hertz to provide fast charging and other services for the rental company’s fleet of EVs at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).