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Vanadium Recovery Project targeting significant increase in vanadium production in Europe with low emissions

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Currently, approximately 75% of global vanadium supply is sourced from China, South Africa, and Russia. It is becoming recognized as a significant addition to new lithium-ion chemistries used in electric vehicles as well as in VRFBs used for long duration energy storage solutions from renewable sources.

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Electric Vehicle Initiative Launched at Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington DC

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As of 20 July, participating governments include China, France, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN). Other initial partners include the International Energy Agency. Global Superior Energy Performance (GSEP) Partnership.

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China’s battery supply chain tops BNEF ranking for third consecutive time; Canada close 2nd, US drops to 3rd

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Most European countries declined in their overall performance this year with Finland and Czechia being the only exceptions. Finland placed the highest in Europe and was ranked fourth in the overall rankings.

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