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Na-ion battery developer Faradion collaborating with battery manufacturer AMTE Power

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UK-based battery manufacturer AMTE Power and Faradion Ltd. , a leader in non-aqueous sodium-ion battery technolog ( earlier post ), announced a collaboration which combines Faradion’s IP with AMTE Power’s design and manufacturing capabilities.

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What Are Typical EV Maintenance Costs?

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If you’re switching to an electric vehicle (EV) from an internal combustion engine (ICE) car, how do the maintenance costs stack up? The good news is that EV maintenance costs are consistently lower than for gas-powered vehicles. A lot fewer. That means less wear and tear on pads and calipers. cents per mile.

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New NREL-led consortium seeks to lower heliostat cost 50% and jump-start manufacturing in US

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), joined by partners at Sandia National Laboratories and the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute, launched the Heliostat Consortium (HelioCon), an international effort to drive down the cost of heliostats.

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Sandia innovation eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines

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Sandia is now ready to partner with the renewable energy industry to develop the next generation of direct-drive wind turbines. The technology proves beneficial in lowering costs, improving sustainability and reducing maintenance. Graphic illustration of the basic principle of the Twistact operation.

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bp investing $269M to improve efficiency, reduce emissions and grow renewable diesel production at Cherry Point Refinery

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bp plans to invest $269 million investment in three projects at its Cherry Point Refinery in Washington state, aimed at improving the refinery’s efficiency, reducing its carbon dioxide emissions and increasing its renewable diesel production capability. Renewable Diesel Optimization. The hydrocracker is the “heart” of the refinery.

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Biden invokes Defense Production Act to accelerate domestic manufacturing of clean energy

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Unless the US expands new manufacturing, processing, and installation capacity, the country will be forced to continue to rely on clean energy imports. However, currently, US HVAC manufacturers are not producing heat pumps at the rate needed. To reduce the amount of energy needed in our buildings, heat pumps are an important solution.

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EV Manufacturers Should Consider the Benefits of Powder Coatings

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Parts with short life cycles last longer, and manufacturers waste less money on unnecessary repairs, maintenance and production. The innermost coat may prevent battery degradation, while manufacturers design subsequent layers to ensure electromagnetic stability and weatherability. Why are they not yet the industry standard?