Lithium Brine Breakthrough Or Not, Thacker Pass Is Happening

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:05:45 +0000

New lithium mines will plug a gaping hole in the US EV battery supply chain until more sustainable, alternative sources emerge.

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ClimeFi Launches Global 1000 Carbon Removal Challenge With XPrize

Credit to Author: Jonny Tiernan| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:30:30 +0000

Today, ClimeFi, in partnership with XPRIZE, formally launched the Global 1000 CDR Challenge at the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP29 Azerbaijan) taking place in Baku. The challenge calls for immediate action by each of the world’s largest 1,000 companies to enter new purchase agreements for at least 1,000 … [continued]

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Green Skills: LinkedIn Publishes Its Annual Green Skills Report — It’s Not Good

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:13:59 +0000

The green skills that immediately counteract the consequences of global warming are in increasing demand. They need to be in the spotlight, and LinkedIn is putting them there. Jobs that prioritize sustainability are known as “green jobs,” and are not able to function without a comprehensive understanding of green skills. … [continued]

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MIT Researchers Develop New Process For Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Ethylene

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:57:44 +0000

Ethylene is one of those substances that acts as a precursor to hundreds, maybe thousands, of useful products. According to Wikipedia, it is a hydrocarbon like carbon dioxide but with the formula C2H4, or H2C=CH2. It is a colorless, flammable gas with a faint “sweet and musky” odor when pure. … [continued]

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The Offshore Floating Wind Horses Have Already Left The Barn, Thanks To US Taxpayers

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:54:12 +0000

US taxpayers can pat themselves on the back for supporting new floating wind technology that expands the reach of offshore wind farms into deep waters all around the world.

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CATL Prepares To Add Grid Storage & EV Platforms To Its Portfolio

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:28:17 +0000

Robin Zeng,. the founder and CEO of CATL, explained recently that he plans to take the company in important new directions.

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What Will It Take To Make EV Sales Go Through The Roof?

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:20:13 +0000

The shocking truth: To increase the pace of EV sales, automakers need to focus on that which all car buyers value: safety, value, and reliability.

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BYD Leadership Shining, EV Sales Booming, Toyota Nonsense — 10 Top Cleantech Stories

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:15:14 +0000

Quite a lot has happened in the past 10 days. Aside from the demented elephant getting back into the china shop, there are various big stories you may have missed, or (like me) would just benefit from being reminded of. Scroll down below for the stories and some commentary. Note … [continued]

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BYD May Soon Be Selling More Vehicles Than Ford

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:40:22 +0000

BYD is surging in production, sales, and profits as it challenges most of the world’s major automakers in more than 70 countries.

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The Tesla Ethicist: How Can I Reconcile My Tesla Stock Gains With Musk’s Skewed Self-Interest?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:40:17 +0000

Today, CleanTechnica’s Tesla Ethicist columnist answers a question about the tensions among being true to one’s morals, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s absolutist tendencies, and personal Tesla stock portfolios increases. Dear Tesla Ethicist: I’ve always prided myself on my personal wherewithal. I self-financed my own college education by working and extending … [continued]

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