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Elkem’s Chinese workshop dedicated to specialized silicones for EVs

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Elkem has opened a new production workshop in Shanghai, dedicated to the development and manufacturing of specialized silicones for EVs. Our new workshop, Delta 2, is the latest of our investments to illustrate that commitment.” Elkem tells us that an EV contains an average of four times more silicone than a legacy car.

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MASE holds strategic workshop on geothermal lithium in Italy

ThinkGeoEnergy

The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) of Italy recently held a conference and strategic workshop that focused on the market for lithium extraction from geothermal brine. Lithium extraction can maximize the use of geothermal resources and provide, for example, essential lithium for batteries in the automotive industry.

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ZF and CATL partner to develop battery-related aftermarket services

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German component maker ZF and Chinese battery supplier CATL have signed a partnership agreement to develop new aftermarket services. The agreement will include service networks, battery-related training, connectivity, recycling and reuse. Source: ZF.

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The Fire Captain Teaching Solar and Battery Literacy for First Responders

GreenTechMedia

Some see rooftop solar panels and batteries as a business opportunity, or a path to energy independence. The rooftop solar industry is growing steadily, and now tens of thousands of home batteries are getting installed per year in the U.S. Burning batteries are another hazard. “Don’t let your body be the pipe.”

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California Moves to Tackle Another Big Emissions Source: Fossil Fuel Use in Buildings

GreenTechMedia

The CPUC said it may revisit whether to dedicate additional funding for heat pump water heaters after a spring workshop on the new SGIP funding. “Ensuring load shifting” is one of the goals identified for the March 31 workshop. But how would it work?

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Energy storage helps truck dealerships to electrify

Envirotec Magazine

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland planned to install high-powered charge points at two of its service workshops for battery-powered HGVs and buses. Connected Energy, a global leader in second-life battery energy storage systems, worked with each site to install their innovative 300kW E-STOR system.

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DOE issues RFI to strengthen critical battery material supply chains

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The DOE has issued a request for information (RFI) on challenges and opportunities in the upstream and midstream critical battery material supply chains. “As In this RFI, the DOE specifically seeks input on the current state of the battery cathode material supply chains, as well as opportunities for near-term and long-term R&D.