Energy Transition Industry News from Around the World Prepared by Botree Recycling Technologies - week ending 10/27/23
Energy Transition Success by 2050?
Plunging costs for solar and battery storage could super-charge the energy transition. The world’s entire energy needs could be met by solar and wind in year 2050.
Yahoo Finance 10/20/23???????? Link
Determining Value of Used EVs
To evaluate a used conventional car, check the odometer. Not so simple with EVs where most value may be in its battery.? The industry seeks an independent used battery test.??? Reuters?? 10/23/23????????? Link
Energy Shocks Increase Interest in Renewables
The International Energy Agency says current spike in demand for fossil fuels will actually hasten transition to renewables.????????????????????
Wall St. Journal ??? 10/24/23???????????? Link
Li-Cycle Halts Construction at USA Facility????
Stopping construction on its Rochester NY lithium-ion battery recycling plant caused stock price to plunge. Plant is being funded in part by USA Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program which is under congressional scrutiny. ?????????
Transport Topics???10/23/23?????????????? Link
Circu Li-ion To Launch EVB Recycling in Europe
With €8.5mn in seed funding, and building hardware and software in-house, company claims 48% reduction in CO2 emissions. ???????????????????????????????????? TNW????????????????????? 10/24/2023???????? Link
Global Fears for Slowing EV Sales
From South Korea to Germany to Detroit, automakers are wary that sales of new EV’s may slow.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Reuters????????????????? 10/25/23???????????? Link
Solid State EVB Plant Opens In Massachusetts USA
With assembly line of 200 megawatt-hours, it is largest solid-state EV battery manufacturing facility in USA. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? CleanTechnica?????? 10/23/23???????????? Link
USA EV Market Is Maturing
More used EV’s were sold in first half of this year in USA than new EVs. Used EV prices are at lowest point since 2021.???????????????????????????????????????????
Inside EVs????????????? 10/22/23???????????? Link
EV Wireless Charging Test in Japan
Pilot in Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City near Tokyo involves charging coils embedded into the road.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Electrek???????????????? 10/20/23???????????? Link
Stellantis To Partner with Nuclear Fuel Company
New joint venture to recycle EV batteries involves nuclear fuel company Orano? and Stellantis to generate black mass.???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Investopedia????????? 10/24/2023???????? Link
Substantial NY State USA Investment in Renewables
New York state is investing in 25 renewable energy projects that can provide 12% of the state’s power needs.???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? CNY Central?????????? 10/24/2023???????? Link
Recyclus UK Will Process 22,000 Tons Annually
Firm plans to run three shifts a day by 2025, recovering from 22,000 tons of LI batteries per year.??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Batteries News????? 10/16/23???????????? Linl
SVOLT Looks to Finland
Chinese battery maker looking at Finland, among other locations, for new 50 GWh EV battery plant.????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Electrive??????????????? 10/24/23???????????? List
Six Minute Charge Coming Soon
South Korea’s Pohang University of Science and Technology says new EV battery anode can bring full charge in six minutes. The technology replaces graphite anode with manganese ferrite.
MSN News???? 10/32/23?????????????? Link
Wal-Mart and General Mills Commit to Sustainable Food Supply
Partnership applies regenerative agriculture, energy sourcing and packaging innovation to reduce emissions while improving soil health and product quality. ? Sustainability???????? 10/24/23???????????? Link
Singapore To Become Asian Renewable Energy Hub
Singapore seeks to become a hub for receiving and distributing renewable electric energy originating in many nations. Planning is underway on a 4,000-km undersea cable to connecting to a mega solar site in northern Australia.??
Nikkei ASIA????? 10/23/23???????? Link????????????????????????????????????????