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T&E: two-thirds of European battery production at risk as companies weigh investing in US instead

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More than two-thirds (68%) of lithium-ion battery production planned for Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, according to new analysis by the European NGO Transport & Environment. Also, Northvolt’s CEO said last October that it might delay the plant and prioritize expansion in the US.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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For example, Poland, Belarus and Serbia have committed to 2030 net-zero emissions to increase sustainability. Using Renewable Energy While EVs are better for the environment than gas-powered vehicles, there could be improvements to how they get energy. The post What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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TTTech Auto establishes Car.OS unit and expands company structure

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The new corporate structure is part of TTTech Auto’s growth strategy and aims to enhance customer service and to unlock development capabilities in key technologies. Part of the overall growth story are the acquisitions of RT-RK Automotive in Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia–Herzegovina, Silicon Gears in Spain and Red Pine Software in Turkey.

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Argonne-led study insights help to reduce degradation in fuel cells and extend lifetime

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The dissolution of platinum occurs at the atomic and molecular scale during exposure to the highly corrosive environment in fuel cells. The novel part of this research is resolving the mechanisms and fully mitigating platinum dissolution by material design at different scales, from single crystals and thin films to nanoparticles.

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UN: world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050 and could peak at nearly 11 billion around 2100

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The resulting changes in the size, composition and distribution of the world’s population have important consequences for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the globally agreed targets for improving economic prosperity and social well-being while protecting the environment. A fertility level of 2.1

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U.S. vs. China Rivalry Boosts Tech—and Tensions

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B-2 Stealth Bomber dropped bombs on the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, killing three people. I worry about their emphasis on swarms of unmanned systems,” says Work, adding that the Chinese want to train swarms of a hundred vehicles or more, including underwater systems, to coordinate navigation through complex environments.

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Ipsos study finds US among most skeptical of Autonomous Vehicles

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The study was conducted as part of its What the Future series, which couples survey data and interviews with experts in the field to see what “big questions” companies should be asking themselves about the future of their industries. Fewer think AVs will be faster. Data is weighted to match the profile of the population.