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Vast lithium reserves discovered in Arkansas, says USGS 

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Most of the world’s lithium is currently produced in Australia and South America. Katherine Knierim—a hydrologist stationed at the Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center—working in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s Office of the State Geologist, calculated that there are 5.1

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Researchers demonstrate using bacteria to recover metals from EV batteries

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Sebastien Farnaud, Professor of Bio-innovation and Enterprise, said: “Most of the world’s lithium lies under the Atacama Desert in South America, where mining threatens local people and ecosystems. These purified metals can be recycled indefinitely back into multiple supply chains. Find out more about the research here.

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From Spain to South America, Johnson Matthey’s Methanol Projects Leave a Global Mark

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Such projects underscore the critical role JMs technology can play in transitioning to cleaner energy without compromising industrial demands. International Expansion: HIF Globals South American Milestone Beyond Spain, Johnson Matthey has been expanding its influence globally.

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Lithium battery industry presents opportunities for water treatment experts

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There is an array of innovations in battery recycling from existing, large recyclers extending their market footprint, to newer companies with technologies driven by reduced water and energy demands. Emerging technologies.

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Green ammonia could decarbonize 60% of global shipping when offered at just 10 regional fuel ports

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A study published on 9 January appears to find that green ammonia could be used to fulfil the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping by targeting just the top 10 regional fuel ports. North-West Africa (to meet European demand), and the southern Arabian Peninsula (to meet local demand and parts of south Asia).

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Sungrow Puts Flagship PV Inverter Solutions on Show at Intersolar South America 2019

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Sungrow's comprehensive product portfolio equipped with high reliability is installable on all type of terrain in diverse climates, which is fueling demand for more clean power for local communities.

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Former Volvo Trucks exec launches electric truck startup

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Patrick Collignon, former COO for Volvo Trucks North and South America, has launched a startup called Trova Commercial Vehicles. The new company, which is located at a business incubation center in Fairlawn, Virginia, offers customized engineering and manufacturing expertise for electric trucks.

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