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GE posts $63M in orders for Durathon sodium-halide battery systems

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GE’s Energy Storage business announced $63 million in new Durathon sodium-halide battery orders since the business launched in July. GE’s Durathon battery technology works by employing sodium chemistry to capture excess energy from the diesel fuel generators. Earlier post.) —Prescott Logan, General Manager, GE Energy Storage.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Given that the average lifespan of a car is just 12 years, the proportion of EVs on the road will spike dramatically as new stock replaces gas-powered vehicles phased out of service. older) drivers away from gas. Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern.

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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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It is designed for on-road service trucks to provide a quick charge to stranded battery electric vehicles similar to an “out-of-gas” situation. Aeroenvironment plans to purchase equipment for manufacturing 25 kWh LiTiO advanced battery packs and battery management systems. Aerovironment, Inc. Porocel Industries, LLC.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Sectoral expansion The PLI scheme is anticipated to drive growth in key industrial sectors such as construction, oil and gas, metals, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and energy. It provided subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles and supported the deployment of electric buses and charging stations.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

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DOE is seeking to facilitate the market penetration of hydrogen and fuel cell products through higher volume purchases (e.g., Biogas, including anaerobic digester gas, can be reformed to produce hydrogen and used in a fuel cell to produce significant amounts of electricity and heat. Report to Congress.

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EV Range Confidence – Charged and Ready

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And “Will there be a charger available when I need one?” Today’s electric vehicles have become increasingly appealing, with 81% of EV owners expressing a clear preference for purchasing another EV for their next car. Thorough planning helps communities anticipate impacts on equity, the grid, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain

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Providing CAM with excellent cycle life through our proprietary know-how also enables second-life battery applications, which means that the carbon footprint of a battery can be extended to additional functional applications such as grid and home storage applications. The details have yet to be hammered out.