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Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

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This rapid growth in demand has been further amplified with the passage of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) in the Fall of 2022, which includes mechanisms to incentivize electric vehicle manufacturers and consumers to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) that source battery metals from domestic manufacturers.

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Fraunhofer researchers develop new low-cost dry-film electrode production process

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Better and more cost-efficient production methods for energy storage are increasingly in demand, especially in Germany: All major automobile manufacturers have launched ambitious electric vehicle programs that will ensure a sharp rise in demand for batteries. So far, German companies have been purchasing the cells for this purpose in Asia.

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ICCT study finds tankering could undermine EU SAF mandate

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Fuel tankering in commercial aviation is the practice of overfueling with less expensive fuel purchased at one airport to avoid purchasing more expensive fuel at another—in other words, flying with extra fuel on board to save money. For the foreseeable future, SAFs are expected to cost substantially more than fossil jet fuel.

Purchase 307
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Universal Hydrogen successfully completes first flight of hydrogen fuel cell powered regional airliner

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The airplane, nicknamed Lightning McClean, took off at 8:41am PST from Grant County International Airport (KMWH) and flew for 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 3,500 MSL. Universal Hydrogen has flown a 40-passenger regional airliner using hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. Deliveries will start in 2025.

Hydrogen 417
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JERA and Uniper to collaborate on clean ammonia and LNG from the US

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JERA and ConocoPhillips will be a low-cost ammonia supplier to domestic and international markets. Uniper is a leading international energy company, has around 11,500 employees, and operates in more than 40 countries. Both companies are working jointly to optimize their LNG portfolio.

Clean 199
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ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

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A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the near-term charging and refueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) at the national and sub-national levels. kWh and hydrogen prices as low as $8/kg.

Emissions 442
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Qantas and bp form strategic partnership to advance net zero emissions

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Founded in 1920, Qantas has played a central role in the development of the Australian and international aviation industry over the past hundred years. Today the Qantas Group is a diverse global aviation business, comprising Qantas Domestic, Qantas International, the Jetstar low-cost carrier group and Qantas Loyalty.

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