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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. In 2012, Estonia mined 15.86 million tonnes.

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

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—Revealing the costs of air pollution from industrial facilities in Europe. The recognized benefits of industrial facilities, including manufacturing products, employment and tax revenues, are not addressed in the report. Half of the total damage cost (between €51–85 billion) was caused by just 191 facilities.

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ABB launches Terra 53 DC fast charger in NA; SAE Combo and CHAdeMO

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ABB was the first manufacturer in the world to meet both standards, launching the harmonized product in Europe last spring. The Terra 53 joins the ABB Terra family of DC charging stations that offer fast charging times with industry leading, business-to-business network solutions.

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Ultracapacitor manufacturer Skeleton Technologies raises €3.9M (US$5.2 M) in Round A financing

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The financing will be used for production scale-up and product development in addition to sales and marketing efforts. Our products have four times higher power density (80Wh/L), and almost double the energy density (14Wh/L) compared to current industry standards. million (US$5.4 million announced in April 2013.

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Skeleton Technologies receives US patent for nanoporous carbon powder supercapacitor material; higher energy and power densities and lower cost

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Skeleton Technologies , an energy-storage start-up located in Tartu, Estonia, was recently awarded a US patent ( #7,803,345 ) on its nanoporous carbon powder supercapacitor material. Skeleton is currently preparing a launch of Round A financing at the end of February.

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Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

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Estonia deciding to buy 500 MiEVs in 2012 or Belgium offering high financial incentives but perhaps not to the right market, noted lead author Will Sierzchula. Thirdly, due to the constantly evolving environment during the emergence of a radical innovation, industrial dynamics may change from year to year. —Sierzchula et al.

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European Commission approves up to €5.4B of public support for IPCEI Hy2Tech; 41 hydrogen projects

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The European Commission approved , under EU State aid rules, an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research and innovation and first industrial deployment in the hydrogen technology value chain. As a result, positive spill-over effects will be generated throughout Europe.

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