The Pace of North American Battery Cell Production Announcements Has Accelerated Since 2021

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:39:17 +0000

Cumulative new battery production in North America announced up to January 2021 totaled 120 GWh. Following the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that supports the development of a domestic supply chain for EVs, announcements for new battery capacity accelerated. By mid-2024, cumulative … [continued]

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Follow The Money: Kitemill Aims For Wind Energy With 90% Less Infrastructure

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:49:22 +0000

Despite skeptics, the airborne wind energy field is gathering momentum and attracting more investor dollars, both public and private.

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Red States Shower Incentives On Coal-Killing Thin Film Solar Factories

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:25:21 +0000

First Solar is planning a thin film solar revolution in the US, and that is putting conservative politicians in red states on the spot.

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US Election 2024: Industrial Decarbonization

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:55:21 +0000

Four years ago, things looked bleak for federal action in the industrial sector. Biden and Harris’ current plan is light on specific climate action for industry as well. The committed Kigali Amendment and Paris Accord ratifications will have flow-down impacts of course. There are research dollars for low-carbon concrete and … [continued]

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$52 Million for Small Business Research & Development Grants

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:44:19 +0000

229 Grants Will Primarily Focus on Clean Energy Research and Development in 39 States In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad range of small businesses in 39 states. The projects will work to … [continued]

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$33 Million in Funding Available to Advance Smart Manufacturing Technologies to Help Accelerate a Clean Energy Economy

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:34:38 +0000

FOA Number: DE-FOA-0003329 Funding Amount: $33 million Deadline for Concept Papers: Aug. 21, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET Topics Include Smart Manufacturing for a Circular Economy, Sustainable Transportation, High-Performance Materials, and Domestic Mining The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) released a $33 million funding opportunity to accelerate the … [continued]

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Between Offshore Wind & Fish-Stealing Sharks, Big Changes Coming To Louisiana

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:42:08 +0000

Climate change, fish-stealing sharks, and a new offshore wind industry present challenges and opportunities for the US state of Louisiana.

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BYD’s Electric Car Price Cuts Upset BYD Buyers in Thailand — Investigation Ensues As Factory Inaugurated

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:45:25 +0000

I wrote a few weeks ago, based on some ears on the ground, about cheap electric cars from BYD seemingly disrupting the auto market in Thailand — like, not just reaching good sales levels, but actually disrupting the market and pushing auto brands out. This even extends into the used … [continued]

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Sleek New EV Charging Stations Could Save The Day For Starbucks

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:40:41 +0000

Starbucks is aiming to attract customers with an assist from Mercedes-Benz, which has arranged to install a fleet of new Italian-designed, made-in-the-USA EV charging stations at selected Starbucks stores.

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12 American Companies Will Help Expand Distributed Wind Across the Rural United States

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:23:48 +0000

Companies Will Work To Boost Clean Energy Options for Farmers, Small Business Owners, and Electric Co-Ops With U.S. Department of Energy Competitiveness Improvement Project Funding The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced plans to award $3.15 million to 12 American component suppliers and manufacturers of small- … [continued]

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