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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. Battery production capacity equivalent to 18 million electric cars—1.2 Europe must act or risk losing it all.

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UNECE Adopts Type Approval for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles’ Electric Safety Requirements; Applies in 41 Countries

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1” is replaced by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval. The first two digits of the approval number (01) indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of Regulation No. Generic format of the approval mark pursuant to Regulation No. Click to enlarge.

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

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Through these processes, fuel cells produce electricity to power electric motors in vehicles and other applications, emitting water as the only by-product. The team found that controlled placement of gold in the core promotes the arrangement of platinum in an optimal surface structure that grants high stability. Lopes, P.P.,

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