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Cohort of new stakeholders joins Open Hydrogen Initiative

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In February 2022, GTI Energy, S&P Global Commodity Insights and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) launched the Open Hydrogen Initiative (OHI), a collaboration to further transparency into the environmental impact of hydrogen production and help unlock its full potential as an important driver of energy transitions.

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OSU, Ford study provides insight into more efficient use of Rhodium in TWC applications

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A study by a team from The Ohio State University and Ford is providing insight into the deactivation mechanism of rhodium in three-way catalysts (TWC) for automotive emissions control. This in-depth understanding of the device’s structure could also help inform better designs for future catalytic converters. 1c03513.

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Schaeffler and Southwest Jiaotong University collaborate on research on future rail vehicles

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Schaeffler signed a cooperation agreement with Chinese Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) to establish a joint research laboratory. The joint research project between Schaeffler and Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) was sealed as part of the celebrations marking the 120th anniversary of the founding of the university.

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Tesla Sets the Charge: Universal EV Standards in the Making

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Fisker, Ford, and Genesis: Fisker's future vehicles, Ford's 2024 EV models, and Genesis's North American fleet from late 2024 will incorporate NACS, alongside adapters for CCS models. They also plan to offer adapters for existing CCS-port vehicles.

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ARPA-E awarding $9M to six projects modeling optimal deployment for low-carbon intermodal freight transportation system

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $9 million in funding to six projects developing technology to model the low-carbon intermodal freight transportation system of the future. Award amount: $1,500,000) University of Tennessee, Knoxville will develop a cognitive digital twin for the US intermodal freight transportation system.

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Researchers develop map of lithium distribution and concentration across Australia

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A new study by a team from the University of Sydney and Geoscience Australia has mapped the concentration and distribution of lithium across Australian soil, providing crucial insights for identifying potential reserves in the country. The map agrees with existing mines and highlights areas that can be potential future lithium sources.

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SLAC, MIT, TRI researchers advance machine learning to accelerate battery development; insights on fast-charging

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It was the first time this approach—known as “scientific machine learning”—has been applied to battery cycling, said Will Chueh, an associate professor at Stanford University and investigator with the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory who led the study.

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