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Blackstone may begin commercializing 3D-printed Na-ion batteries as early as 2025; testing in electric bus

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Blackstone, together with a German industry and research consortium, will take the validated laboratory results of the 3D-printed solid-state batteries to the stage of demonstration in a real environment within the next three years. million (subject to the grant decision becoming legally valid).

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DeMoBat project developing robot-assisted dismantling for EV batteries and motors

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The funding is spread over four years and is made available as part of the Baden-Württemberg Automotive Industry Strategy Dialogue (SDA). —Environment Minister Franz Untersteller. The dismantling factory is to be built close to the industry.

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Elon Musk’s xAI highlights societal impact with Nevada incorporation: report

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” xAI also noted that it is guided by its mission to “advance our collective understanding of the universe.” ” Unlike traditional corporations solely focused on shareholder value, xAI’s legal structure as a benefit corporation formalizes its commitment to positive societal and environmental outcomes.

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National Academies’ Gulf Research Program awards $10.8M to address systemic risk in offshore oil and gas operations

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The greatest risk in offshore oil and gas operations is the uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons and the threats such events pose to human health and safety, the environment, and infrastructure—as evidenced by the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Oklahoma State University. Louisiana State University. University of Houston.

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As Tesla waits for Giga Berlin’s final approval, critics reiterate water supply concerns

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And so anything we can do to make it better for the environment, we want to do that, because that’s the mission of the company. A legal challenge is poised to go to court next week, and local authorities have acknowledged that water supply may not suffice once the facility is ramped. . And that’s what they are about.

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For Greener Manufacturing, Think IAQ

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These particulates have serious health impacts if not controlled in the factory environment. Weld fumes have environmental impacts, too: venting weld fumes directly to the environment allows these toxic elements to make their way into air, water and soil. Click to enlarge. Stay tuned! About the Author.

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UR:BAN research project gives mid-term update on advanced driver assistance systems, connected vehicles

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Numerous additional university and research institutes as well as small and mid-size companies are also participating in the projects as subcontractors. All these challenges are supported by studies of legal issues and effectiveness evaluation. Areas of effective application, legal issues. Networked Traffic Systems.

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