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As Tesla waits for Giga Berlin’s final approval, critics reiterate water supply concerns

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With the massive factory still awaiting its final approval, some of Giga Berlin’s critics have reiterated concerns about the electric vehicle factory’s water consumption. Elon Musk has been asked about Giga Berlin’s water consumption in the past. The factory just is not a very intense consumer of water per square meter. “The

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Tesla to begin Giga Berlin expansion in first half of 2024: report

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The expansions will begin with construction to modernize the existing facility and build a water recycling plant before initiating plans to add a second production facility and a battery recycling plant in the following years. In the past, Tesla has also said it would be able to perform the upcoming expansions without increasing water supply.

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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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A blend of water, halides, additives, and buffering agents make up the proprietary aqueous electrolyte. The issuance of conditional commitment by the DOE was preceded by legal, technical and commercial due diligence by the LPO to evaluate the loan and the project’s potential to meet market demand and commercial and environmental benchmarks.

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Zhejiang Methanol Hydrogen and Element 1 partner to deliver hydrogen generation technology to Greater China

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The hydrogen generators produced by the JV under license from e1NA use methanol and water as feedstock resulting in cost effective onsite production of hydrogen and a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and local air pollution when compared to gas and oil.

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Tesla defends Giga Berlin, posts response to critics’ concerns as final approval nears

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To highlight this, Tesla responded to concerns about Giga Berlin’s planned water consumption, the risk of employee accidents on the site, and the fact that it is constructing its EV plant without a final permit. . Tesla assured that Gigafactory Berlin would not be detrimental to the drinking water supply of the area.

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin: The facility’s story so far

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An ongoing water dispute. Among the most notable talking points against Giga Berlin as of late is its water supply. Conservationists and local resident groups have expressed their fear that Giga Berlin will put the local water supply at risk. Legal action has been taken about the issue.

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LG Energy Solution signs binding term sheet with Sigma Lithium for battery-grade lithium concentrate

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Sigma Lithium and LGES also agreed to negotiate each year, starting in 2022, an additional optional supply of battery grade sustainable lithium, not otherwise committed in other Sigma Lithium offtake arrangements, as per the table below. —Dong Soo Kim, Senior Vice President of Procurement Center at LG Energy Solution.

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