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New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

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The new battery design could help ease integration of renewable energy into the electrical grid at lower cost, using Earth-abundant metals, according to a study just published in Energy Storage Materials. Compared with a seasonal battery, this new design is especially adept at short- to medium-term grid energy storage over 12 to 24 hours.

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. billion will go to 11 projects in the materials separation and processing segment of the supply chain. Earlier post.) Of that, $1.6

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Natron collaborates with Clarios on first mass manufacturing of Sodium-ion batteries

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Natron Energy, a manufacturer of sodium-ion batteries, and Clarios International Inc., a manufacturer of low-voltage advanced battery technologies for mobility, will collaborate to manufacture the first mass-produced sodium-ion batteries. Natron has spent 10 years developing sodium-ion battery chemistry for mass manufacturing.

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DOE awarding $75K to Cirba to expand battery recycling as part of $2.8B funding

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billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. Of that, $75,000 will go to one project in the recycling segment of the supply chain. Earlier post.)

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Schaeffler signs five-year supply deal with REEtec for rare earth oxides

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Permanent magnets manufactured using rare earth metals such as neodymium produce optimum magnetic flux in electric motors. Through this partnership, we are also securing our supply of neodymium iron boron magnets for electric motors. The off-take agreement will supply REEtec with 750tons NdPr per year over 5 years.

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DOE issues $16M lab call to strengthen domestic capabilities in solid-state and flow battery manufacturing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a $16-million lab call ( DE-LC-0000027 ) for proposals to strengthen domestic capabilities in solid-state and flow battery manufacturing. Flow batteries are particularly well-suited for evolving grid and onsite electricity needs, increasing flexibility for variable renewable power sources.

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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. will deliver to the grid by the end of 2020.

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