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Do engine block heaters boost mpg, reduce cold-weather emissions?

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In a recent study, researchers in freezing Finland focused on whether engine block heaters could help increase efficiency in internal-combustion vehicles. Conducted by the University of Eastern Finland and Tampere University, the study, published in the journal Applied Energy, produced some.

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Finnish Minerals Group & FREYR Battery collaborate to develop LFP cathode materials plant in Finland

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We have long stated that our sourcing strategy is local in nature and based on renewable energy sources, and we see Finnish Minerals Group as a like-minded partner that can help ensure that we are well-positioned to meet this ambition.

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Wärtsilä Power-to-X project gets €1M in government support

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The technology group Wärtsilä has been granted €1 million in funding by Business Finland, a state-run public agency for funding important research projects, to support research in the field of Power-to-X (P2X) technology. It gives us a brilliant opportunity to speed up the move to a 100 percent renewable energy future.

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IEA: steep decline in nuclear power would threaten energy security and climate goals

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With nuclear power facing an uncertain future in many countries, the world risks a steep decline in its use in advanced economies that could result in billions of tonnes of additional carbon emissions, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. It is second only to hydropower at 16%.

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Minerals used in electric cars: How much does the US import and from where?

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The source of the information is the International Energy Agency , so the data are applicable in general, and they are not specifically tailored to the cars made in the United States. Canada, Norway, Finland, Russia. Norway, Canada, Japan, Finland. If the latter, what are the source countries? Major import sources.

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EIA: US exported more LNG than any other country in the first half of 2023

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The United States exported more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than any other country in the first half of 2023 (1H23), according to data from CEDIGAZ analyzed by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Bcf/d) more than in 1H22, according to data from the US Department of Energy’s LNG Reports. US LNG exports averaged 11.6

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Norwegian Green Platform Initiative awarding $11M to support sustainable battery production

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The consortium of companies will, together with SINTEF and the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), initiate the project “Sustainable Materials for the Battery Value Chain” (SUMBAT). The Green Platform provides companies and research institutes with support for research- and innovation-driven energy transformation.

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