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RecycLiCo delivers battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide to battery manufacturers in Japan and South Korea

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RecycLiCo Battery Materials (formerly American Manganese), has delivered samples of its battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide to battery manufacturers in Japan and South Korea. Resources Joey Chung-Yen Jung et al. 2020) “Experimental Study on Recycling of Spent Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Materials” J.

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KAIST rolling out dynamic wireless charging in buses in South Korea

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Following the development and operation of commercialized OLEV trams (at an amusement park in Seoul) and shuttle buses (at KAIST campus), respectively, the city of Gumi in South Korea, beginning on 6 August, is providing its citizens with OLEV public transportation services.

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DOE launches new database to support sustainable development of ocean energy resources

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As part of an international collaboration with the International Energy Agency, the US Department of Energy (DOE) launched a new database that includes results of environmental monitoring and research efforts on wave, tidal, and current energy development worldwide.

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New international study finds lab testing of diesel NOx emissions underestimates real-world levels by up to 50%

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A new international study has found that laboratory tests of nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel vehicles significantly underestimate the real-world emissions by as much as 50%. The research, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation and Environmental Health Analytics, LLC., Henze, Forrest Lacey, Christopher S.

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Study links increased black carbon pollution to increase in cases of lung adenocarcinoma worldwide

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An international team of scientists, led by NTU Singapore, has linked increased air pollution to an uptick in cases of lung adenocarcinoma (LADC) worldwide. LADC among males in Asia saw the largest increasing trend, increasing by 24% yearly, mainly contributed by the prominent rises in Japan (38% yearly) and South Korea (37% yearly).

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International review study seeks to improve modeling for plug-in vehicle adoption

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The team reviewed models from 16 countries, including the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Ireland. A review of international PEV market diffusion models,” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews , Volume 93, Pages 158-164 doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2018.03.055. Till Gnann, Thomas S. 2018.03.055.

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Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

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This combination of resources and technical expertise will accelerate time-to-market. The business has grown into an international provider of composite material solutions, with plants in South Korea and Vietnam and global offices in China, the UK and Germany.

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