CleanTech Group

JULY 9, 2021

Lithium and its compounds are used in numerous industrial applications, from ceramics to glass. Demand for lithium is forecast to grow strongly in.

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Charged

JUNE 24, 2024

Lithium Australia’s subsidiary Envirostream Australia has signed an exclusive agreement with Volvo Group Australia’s bus division to recycle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from its electric and hybrid fleet. Source: Lithium Australia

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The Verge: Energy

JULY 9, 2024

Photo by Jens Büttner / picture alliance via Getty Images Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in everyday gadgets, electric vehicles, and to store renewable energy could be a growing source of the “forever chemicals” that pollute soil and waterways, new research suggests.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JULY 18, 2024

In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, hydrogen fuel cells are proving to be a game-changer, particularly when compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. When hydrogen is converted into electricity via fuel cells, it stores significantly more energy in a smaller and lighter package compared to lithium-ion batteries.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 8, 2021

And there is no path to a clean power sector that doesn't involve deploying massive amounts of wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries. And a net-zero electricity sector is the key that unlocks a host of other decarbonization pathways, from hydrogen to carbon removal to transportation. How cheap are those resources, really?

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

A German startup aims to sell a self-charging electric car covered in solar panels from 2022 after raising nearly $60 million in a recent 50-day crowdfunding campaign. The Sion will be powered by a 35-kilowatt-hour battery containing 192 prismatic lithium-ion cells with a nickel, manganese and cobalt ratio of 622.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The need has emerged for solutions that allow energy to be stored in sufficient quantity to sustain a constant electricity supply and avoid the risk of power cuts. Solid-state batteries differ from lithium-ion batteries in that the latter uses a liquid electrolyte.

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GreenTechMedia

JULY 8, 2020

may have fallen behind Asia and Europe in battery manufacturing, but a number of well-funded companies are looking to get the country back in the game with a technology that could supersede today’s lithium-ion chemistries. “Solid-state is a platform that allows things like metallic lithium as an anode,” he said.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

BYD has introduced a Type A battery-electric school bus that features vehicle-to-grid technology, allowing the vehicle to serve as a power storage resource when it’s not transporting students. Type A school buses are typically used on routes with fewer students, or for transporting students with disabilities.

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Charged

AUGUST 29, 2022

Lithium and battery technology startup Energy Exploration Technologies ( EnergyX ) has announced investment of $450 million from investment firm Global Emerging Markets. EnergyX offers a proprietary Lithium Ion Transport and Separation ( LiTAS ) technology that uses membranes, membrane modules and electrodialysis units for lithium production.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 12, 2021

The University of Birmingham has purchased a laboratory-scale rare earth roll separator for its School of Metallurgy and Minerals lithium-ion battery recycling research facility. Technology plays a key role in the successful management of secondary materials such as lithium-ion batteries.

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TechCrunch: Climate

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

lithium operation will power a new generation of electric cars. has hundreds of thousands of tons of “recoverable” lithium, which could go to use in batteries for cars, handhelds and renewable energy storage, a 2021 U.S. Fossil fuel giant Exxon is betting its U.S. Geological Survey said.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

The report by the CEWASTE consortium – led by the Switzerland-based World Resources Forum – says this requirement should apply to certain e-waste categories, including: End-of-life circuit boards, certain magnets in disc drives and electric vehicles, EV and other special battery types, and fluorescent lamps.

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Charged

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Texas have found a way to expand the lifespan of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. That means it can preserve a much higher amount of electrical energy. Our cathode uses multiple sulfur bonding tethers, atomic adsorption, and fast Li-ion/electron transport at the molecular level.

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Lithium-ion batteries powered the device on which these words appear. From phones and laptops to electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries are critical to the technology of the modern world—but they can also explode.

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Green Living Guy

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Power Scientists at Drexel University have achieved a breakthrough in lithium-sulfur battery EV technology. For this innovation promises to transform the electric vehicle (EV) landscape. Consequently, we may soon see EVs with seriously longer ranges and faster charging times.

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Green Living Guy

APRIL 16, 2023

That’s to produce lithium-ion batteries for the Lucid Air luxury electric vehicle. This partnership also aims to provide high-quality and sustainable energy solutions for the transportation industry. Panasonic Energy and Lucid Group have recently announced their partnership.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Local residents and businesses are being urged to safely dispose of lithium batteries by a waste management company in Bristol, Grundon. Lithium batteries are extremely common and used to power everything from key fobs to mobile phones, power tools to laptops. And most of the time, they are safe while housed inside these devices.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

A new partnership aims to demonstrate how bespoke circular-economy batteries can tackle the mounting problem of e-waste, specifically in relation to electric vehicles. Transport is the largest emitter of UK carbon emissions. For Eco Charger, Aceleron has developed a bespoke lithium-ion battery for the company’s electric ATVs.

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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 2, 2021

With the ban of new petrol and diesel cars in place in the UK by 2030, sales of electric cars are expected to surge. Plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles accounted for more than 1 in 10 vehicle registrations in 2020, up from 1 in 30 in 2019, according to data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Lithium mining.

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Grist

MAY 24, 2022

In some ways, electric vehicles are everywhere these days: With gas prices soaring and climate warnings becoming more urgent, many drivers are searching online for EVs; major car companies like Ford have released electric versions of their classic models; and several states have introduced EV rebates. are electric. are electric.

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Green Living Guy

DECEMBER 1, 2022

BY VINCE BRIGA via Spectrum News 1 If you’ve ever driven an electric car or used just about any piece of technology, chances are it’s powered by a lithium-ion battery. The post New York Starts First Large Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Production appeared first on The Green Living Guy.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The latest round of funding to be announced by the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office includes support for a wide range of projects designed to advance low-carbon transportation technologies, including several EV-related initiatives. The lowly lead-acid battery remains in the mix—East Penn Manufacturing scored $1.6

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 9, 2021

Spain’s first payout of coronavirus recovery funds will target clean transportation, with a still-in-development plan to create a domestic industrial supply chain for electric vehicles and their supporting battery manufacturing capacity. billion ($8.1

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Charged

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The French city of Triel-sur-Seine has launched a trial of an electric shuttle service that uses a six-meter electric bus made by Bluebus, a subsidiary of the Bolloré Group. It is equipped with three solid-state LMP (Lithium Metal Polymer) batteries, which deliver a range of up to 180 km.

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Charged

AUGUST 10, 2021

California-based Joby Aero has achieved an important milestone in the development of its electric air taxi, flying a full-size prototype vehicle more than 150 miles on a single charge, including a vertical take-off and landing. The flight was completed at Joby’s Electric Flight Base in Big Sur, California.

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Charged

MARCH 29, 2023

Lithium-ion battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies has signed a letter of intent to build a 775,000-square-foot facility in Brighton, Colorado. million-square-foot existing factory site equipped with the electric power and structural layout ideal for a GWh-scale lithium-ion battery factory, reducing expected build-out costs.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I’ve written about solid state batteries as a potential long-term replacement for lithium-ion. They are developing s solid-state sulfur selenium battery that could make electric flight a reality. transportation emissions and 3% of our total GHG. The focus has been on ground-based EVs, but NASA has other ideas.

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Green Living Guy

OCTOBER 10, 2022

a producer of lithium-ion batteries for transportation and utility storage, has selected the Town of Ellicott in Chautauqua County as the location for its first U.S. The post New Lithium-Ion Battery Plant Coming to Buffalo, NY with 250+ Jobs appeared first on The Green Living Guy.

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Green Living Guy

JULY 26, 2022

The benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) have grown more evident in recent years, from greater fuel economy to significantly reduced transportation emissions. Although the future of these cars is bright, improvements are necessary for a broader transition to electric transport.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As the focus at COP26 in Glasgow shifts to greening the world’s transportation systems, electric vehicles (EVs) are in the spotlight. According to a recent Earthworks report, it is already technologically possible to recover and recycle upwards of 90 percent lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 10, 2024

EV charging solutions developer Solus Power, which has developed a ‘Jerry Cans of electricity’ solution, has signed an MoU with global defence and security company QinetiQ to develop advanced EV charging solutions for fleet charging and infrastructure. ”

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JULY 13, 2024

The debate over the best eco-friendly alternatives for transportation has intensified as both hydrogen and electric vehicles (EVs) present unique challenges and benefits. However, the EV overall environmental impact is closely tied to the source of the electricity used for charging.

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Charged

MAY 6, 2024

The demand for electric vehicles continues to increase, with EV sales growing faster than any other major category of automobile. Also, poor thermal management reduces the electronic components’ efficiency because excessive heat increases electrical resistance and lowers the power and energy of the EV. Sponsored by Parker Lord.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In an ambitious move toward a greener future, California has made a significant expansion to its order of hydrogen-powered FLIRT H2 trains, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and innovation in transportation. “California continues to lead the way to a cleaner, more connected transportation system,” he stated.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 19, 2022

New research has found that solid state batteries can reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicle (EV) batteries by almost two-fifths – further increasing EVs’ advantage over fossil fuel vehicles. When the batteries are made using the most sustainably sourced materials, this figure increases to 39%.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 5, 2024

Typical battery-powered electric buses fall short, unable to complete round trips due to their limited range. A Milestone for Public Transportation In a noteworthy shift towards eco-friendly public transportation, Humboldt County’s Transit Authority (HTA) has embraced hydrogen technology.

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