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EPA issues RFI on end-of-life management of batteries

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EPA is interested in both single-use batteries (primary batteries), and rechargeable batteries (secondary batteries). EPA will also hold feedback sessions with an opportunity to provide live, verbal feedback. Written comments and information must be received on or before 11 July 2022.

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GAO: US government obligated $1.3+ billion in 39 battery and energy storage initiatives from FY 2009-2012; fragmented but not duplicative

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Federal Agency Battery and Energy Storage Initiatives and Funding Obligations, Fiscal Years 2009. GAO was asked to: identify the scope and key characteristics of federal battery and energy storage initiatives; determine the extent to which there is potential fragmentation, overlap, or duplication, if any, among these initiatives; and.

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Tesla’s battery tech shines as new Model S Long Range gets stellar EPA rating

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The 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range received a stellar EPA rating of 405 miles of total range with a combined city/highway MPGe of 120. Environmental Protection Agency’s website , the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus has an EPA rating of 402 miles and a combined city and highway MPGe of 117. As shown through the U.S.

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PPG receives $2.2M from DOE to study coatings applications in automotive lithium-ion batteries

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According to a recent US EPA draft risk evaluation, NMP poses an “unreasonable risk” to workers in certain conditions. The project is being funded through a 50/50 cost share between PPG and DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

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OptiFuel’s rail engine solutions are powered by their EPA-certified locomotive CNG/RNG engine rated at 0.00 times the volume to store energy versus diesel, and hydrogen requires 11 times the volume, while lithium batteries require 50 to 75 times. Traditional locomotives run on diesel fuel, emitting high levels of NO x , PM, and CO 2.

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Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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According to the most recent GHG inventory from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US GHG emissions in 2019 (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector) were 13% below 2005 levels. Source: EPA “Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks”. or 5,769 MMT CO 2 Eq.

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Komatsu America launches third-generation hybrid hydraulic excavator; 20% fuel savings

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The new system features enhanced hybrid components; a new efficient Komatsu EPA Tier 4 Interim diesel engine; and powerful lift capacity and stability. Komatsu developed its hybrid system to work on the principle of swing energy regeneration and energy storage using the Komatsu ultracap system. Click to enlarge.

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