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U.S. heads to Congo, Zambia to ramp up EV battery investments

U.S. heads to Congo, Zambia to ramp up EV battery investments

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

GREENWIRE | State Department officials are launching a first-of-its-kind workshop focused on EV batteries and metals in Congo and Zambia next month — part of the Biden administration’s effort to draw private investment to this part of Africa and offer an alternative to China’s dominant position in the sector.

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In 2023, Non-Fossil Fuel Sources Will Account for 86% of New Electric Utility Generation Capacity in the United States

In 2023, Non-Fossil Fuel Sources Will Account for 86% of New Electric Utility Generation Capacity in the United States

Monday, August 21, 2023

Amid the transition to an electrified transportation sector, efforts to decarbonize the U.S. power grid are evident in the planned additions and retirements of utility-scale electricity generating capacity. For 2023, added capacity will come primarily from solar (52%) and wind (13%), while batteries for stored energy will provide 17% of the new capacity. Natural gas is the only fossil fuel type contributing to new capacity and will account for 14% of the total. In contrast, nearly 100% of the capacity being retired is based on fossil fuel, led by coal (62%) and natural gas (36%). A total...Read More

DOE doles out $30M to pull critical minerals from coal, waste

DOE doles out $30M to pull critical minerals from coal, waste

Monday, August 21, 2023

E&E NEWS PM | The Energy Department on Monday unveiled $30 million to extract critical minerals and rare earth elements from a variety of sources, including coal, coal waste and sludge that’s currently being stored in pools and impoundments.

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Gas. Food. Charging? Debate continues over electric vehicle charging signs

Gas. Food. Charging? Debate continues over electric vehicle charging signs

Friday, August 18, 2023

CLIMATEWIRE | Federal highway officials are close to resolving a debate that could make it either easier or harder for drivers to find electric vehicle charging stations.

A forthcoming update to the Federal Highway Administration's guidelines for roadside signs and traffic signals, known as the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices," could change the rules about the kinds of signs permitted to direct drivers to charging points.

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Ford, partners pick Canada for $900 mln battery materials plant

Ford, partners pick Canada for $900 mln battery materials plant

Thursday, August 17, 2023

OTTAWA, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A consortium of Ford Motor Co (F.N) and South Korean companies on Thursday said they would build a C$1.2 billion ($887 million)plant to produce electric vehicle (EVs) battery materials in Becancour, Quebec, a town seeking to become an EV-supply-chain hub, Canada's industry ministry said.

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GM backs EV battery startup as it shifts future focus to cheaper materials

GM backs EV battery startup as it shifts future focus to cheaper materials

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

DETROIT, Aug 16 (Reuters) - General Motors (GM.N) is investing in a Silicon Valley startup to help it speed development of a more affordable battery chemistry for its future electric vehicles, the company said on Wednesday.

GM will lead a $60 million investment in Mitra Chem, a two-year-old Mountain View, California, company that uses artificial intelligence to accelerate development of lithium-ion battery materials.

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Tesla supplier CATL unveils battery that can add up to 400km of range in 10 minutes

Tesla supplier CATL unveils battery that can add up to 400km of range in 10 minutes

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

CATL, the Chinese battery giant and a major supplier to Tesla, has unveiled its latest product that aims to solve electric vehicles’ charging and range limitations. The battery, dubbed Shenxing or “god-like movement,” is able to refuel up to 400 kilometers (250 miles) of range in 10 minutes, Gao Han, chief technology officer of CATL’s e-car division, said at a launch briefing on Wednesday.

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From Cradle to Grave, Electric Vehicles Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Conventional Vehicles

From Cradle to Grave, Electric Vehicles Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Conventional Vehicles

Monday, August 14, 2023

Cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a small gasoline SUV in 2020 were estimated to be 429 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per mile, while the same size EV with 300 miles of range had 48% fewer GHG emissions.

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Biden, allies take climate law victory lap

Biden, allies take climate law victory lap

Monday, August 14, 2023

GREENWIRE | President Joe Biden is hosting friends for a climate law party this week.

The president and his allies in Congress, environmental groups and the renewable energy industry are spending this week celebrating the first birthday of the massive climate law enacted last year.

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Self-driving taxis get 24/7 access in San Francisco. What historic vote means for the city.

Self-driving taxis get 24/7 access in San Francisco. What historic vote means for the city.

Friday, August 11, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco is the first city in the world where two separate self-driving taxi companies can offer paid rides after a historic – and contentious – vote by the California Public Utilities Commission Thursday.

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