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BMW Group joins sustainable lithium mining project in Chile

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The project does not promote lithium sourcing or the purchase or sale of mineral raw materials. One of the ways in which it is supporting the project is by sharing scientific findings on the impact of lithium mining on water resources in Chile’s Salar de Atacama. Earlier post.) The BMW Group is the sixth member to join the initiative.

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BMW Group to source lithium from Livent

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—Dr Andreas Wendt, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Purchasing and Supplier Network. Livent employs an innovative method that emphasizes sustainable water use and minimizes the impact on local ecosystems and communities.

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The First U.S. Human-Operated Submersible Changed the Course of Oceanography

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Water pressure in the deep sea makes human exploration of the ocean difficult. Navy purchased Trieste in 1958 to conduct research. A specially designed insulated box ensured that collected samples weren’t ruined by changes in water temperature or pressure, according to Dudley. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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DOE to invest $30M to further H2 and fuel cell technology as industry continues strong growth

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HydroGEN Consortium (HydroGEN) –this consortium will accelerate the development of advanced water splitting materials for hydrogen production, with an initial focus on advanced electrolytic, photoelectrochemical, and solar thermochemical pathways. According to the DOE’s 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report, many U.S.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Stationary Fuel Cells and Hybrid Transit Buses Incremental Costs: The purchase of diesel-electric hybrid transit buses and stationary fuel cells for use in the statewide bus system in Connecticut. Statewide Paratransit Bus Hybrid Program: Purchase 31 paratransit hybrid buses to replace 31 gas and diesel vehicles.

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PlugStar program continues to grow, expand

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PlugStar has retail programs in Sacramento, a state-wide New Jersey program, and a state-wide Massachusetts program. In 2022, it is going to relaunch its LA program with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). Dealers with PlugStar certification. The program helps consumers all along their EV journey.

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PlugStar program continues to grow in 2022

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PlugStar has retail programs in Sacramento, a state-wide New Jersey program, and a state-wide Massachusetts program. In 2022, it is going to relaunch its LA program with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). Dealers with PlugStar certification. The program helps consumers all along their EV journey.