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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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In 2018, Eos brought its production and supply chain back to the United States from China, and the expanded facility would further build on Eos’ investment in American manufacturing with the increased production of its zinc-based energy storage systems.

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Dominion Energy & Duke Energy cancel $8B Atlantic Coast Pipeline due to delays and cost uncertainty

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Dominion Energy and Duke Energy announced the cancelation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) due to ongoing delays and increasing cost uncertainty which threaten the economic viability of the project. A series of legal challenges to the project’s federal and state permits has caused significant project cost increases and timing delays.

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DOE issues RFI on renewable fuel scale-up and demonstration

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The RFI also seeks input on how existing first-generation ethanol and other existing industries could be leveraged to provide low-cost feedstock and infrastructure for biofuels production, including information on practices that can reduce the carbon intensity of corn production. ET on 31 January 2022.

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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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But the most immediate and pervasive risk to the economy is a wholesale collapse of the automotive supply base, Grant Thornton LLP partner Laura Marcero told the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. This will require increased involvement by government, trade industry organizations and supply chain experts. Laura Marcero.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report. This electrical system is supplied by a 12V lead-based battery. Nickel-metal hydride batteries.

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Mitsubishi to invest C$2.9 billion for 40% interest in Encana Cutbank Ridge Partnership for nat gas development in Canada

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We are excited to join Encana—a first-rate unconventional producer that has pioneered low-cost, continuous improvement and technical innovation across its premium portfolio of North American resource plays. Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP is acting as legal advisor to Encana.

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10 ways Velotric’s electric bikes are built differently: Deep-dive on the Discover 2

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As more cities and states require UL certification for e-bikes to be legally sold, having this important level of testing already secured is a major advantage. By controlling its own supply chain, Velotric averages just 85 days total compared to the industry average of 150-180 days.