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First Cobalt announces positive feasibility results for Canadian cobalt refinery expansion; first NA producer of battery-grade cobalt sulfate

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. $139 million after-tax net present value (NPV) using an 8% discount and 53% after-tax internal rate of return (IRR), representing a payback period of only 1.8 Several EV manufacturers have expressed an interest in purchasing a North American cobalt sulfate. Sodium Treatment. Tailings Capacity, Phase 1. Capital Requirements.

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

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So far, German companies have been purchasing the cells for this purpose in Asia. BroadBit uses it to produce new types of sodium-ion batteries. In addition, our technology also facilitates the use of electrode materials that are difficult or even impossible to process wet-chemically. —IWS project manager Dr. Benjamin Schumm.

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Hydro-Québec and Technifin form partnership to license lithium titanate spinel oxide (LTO) technologies for Li-ion battery applications

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It primarily exploits renewable generating options, in particular hydropower, and supports the development of wind energy through purchases from independent power producers. Its sole shareholder is the Québec government. Its research institute, IREQ, conducts R&D in energy efficiency, energy storage and other energy-related fields.

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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., This current technology would be more than twice as expensive as internal combustion engine systems. Topics to be considered include: Early fuel cell market applications with high volume potential.

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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. This preference is fueled by advancements in battery technology, leading to enhanced range. Notably, several U.S.

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A closer look at graphite—its forms, functions and future in EV batteries

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It’s really up to the battery manufacturers and the automakers as to which physical configuration to use, and then of course the internal chemistry configuration. Solid-state, lithium-sulfur, sodium batteries—would all of these still be using graphite in the anode? Sodium batteries, for example, may have great cold-weather performance.

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

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Total emissions over the lifetime of an electric vehicle are considerably lower than those of an internal combustion engine. Robert Privette: Rechargeable batteries are among the building blocks for the green energy transition. However, at the start of its useful life an EV tends to come with a higher “carbon backpack” because of the battery.