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EU investing €1.8B in 17 large-scale clean tech projects

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Grants will be disbursed from the Innovation Fund to help bring technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, carbon capture and storage infrastructure, and manufacturing of key components for energy storage and renewables. residue streams, renewable hydrogen and biogas to methanol.

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JRC study finds 8 metals for low-carbon energy technologies at risk of shortages; EVs, wind and solar, and lighting the applications of most concern

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The study builds on a 2011 effort which looked into the six key applications of the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan: wind, solar, nuclear fission, bioenergy, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the electricity grid. The Norra Kärr deposit in Sweden is relatively attractive given its high proportion of heavy rare earths.

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European Researchers Developing Multifunctional Structural Composite Material That Can Double as Energy Storage

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The laminated architecture of fibre composites mirrors the configuration of many current electrical storage devices. They are also planning to investigate the most effective method for manufacturing the composite material at an industrial level. South, Robert H. Carter, James F. Snyder, Corydon D.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

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The carbon footprint of the most common type of battery for EVs is estimated to be 61-106kg of CO2 emissions equivalent per kilowatt hour of battery capacity, according to the latest data compiled and modeled by battery researchers at IVL Sweden. Audi’s e-Tron batteries are manufactured at a carbon-neutral facility.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

The carbon footprint of the most common type of battery for EVs is estimated to be 61-106kg of CO2 emissions equivalent per kilowatt hour of battery capacity, according to the latest data compiled and modeled by battery researchers at IVL Sweden. Audi’s e-Tron batteries are manufactured at a carbon-neutral facility.

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