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Galp and Northvolt establish JV for lithium conversion plant in Portugal; initial annual capacity of 35,000 tons of lithium hydroxide

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Portugal-based energy company Galp and Sweden-based battery manufacturer Northvolt have agreed to set up a joint company, Aurora, that aims to become a steppingstone for the development of an integrated lithium-battery value-chain aligned with Portuguese and European ambitions. —Paolo Cerruti, Co-Founder and COO of Northvolt.

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EDP, TechnipFMC and partners to develop a concept study for green hydrogen production from offshore wind: BEHYOND

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To increase the share of hydrogen in the final energy demand to enlarge the low-carbon energy sources share in the global energy mix and promote the environmental sustainability. The goal is to create a unique concept that can be standardized and implemented worldwide, allowing for large-scale hydrogen production.

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BMW opens new Shanghai R&D center; focus on human-machine interaction and hardware-software integration

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Within BMW Group’s global R&D network, China is the only country outside Germany with full-process R&D capabilities. The Shenyang R&D Center has a global-leading EMC laboratory. In addition, innovation and future trends will be scouted and assessed earlier in order to better meet the needs of Chinese customers.

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Nature Materials editorial urges reconsideration of approach to battery regulation in Europe

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The proposed new EU regulations, which may come into force in 2023 and will update the 2006 EU Battery Directive, seek to make all of these considerations comply with strict standards geared towards minimizing the costs to the environment. Excessively rigid restrictions on how it may operate can stifle its ability to adapt and compete.

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European Experts Say Transformation Needed to Meet 2025 World Challenges

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Increased population may lead to greater scarcity of natural resources and impact the environment, according to the expert group. Global access to knowledge, though, together with the development of joint global standards and the rapid worldwide diffusion of new technologies will have a great impact on Europe’s future welfare.

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

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Compared with traditional power buses, new energy buses are more globally competitive. Zhongtong’s new N series pure electric buses are exported to the second largest city in Portugal. In recent years, the EU has continuously improved its carbon emission standards and requirements to promote zero-carbon development.

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Joint IEA-NEA report details plunge in costs of renewable electricity; nuclear competitive with other baseload power sources

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No single technology proves the cheapest form of electricity generation under all circumstances: many factors determine the final cost of any investment, principally local influences such as market structure, policy environment and resource endowments. LCOEs at a 3% discount rate range from US$96/MWh in Portugal to US$218/MWh in Japan.

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