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? 2023’s Most Headliney-Headlines #178

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conditional commitment to Ford’s battery manufacturing program. ☢️ US nuclear power saw mixed results.    ⚡ Powerside , an Alameda , California-based innovative power quality solutions developer, raised an undisclosed amount of Growth funding from Energy Growth Momentum.   

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? Copper’s the new gold rush #184

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As shown in the chart, we wouldn’t have the grid, solar, wind, EVs, or batteries without copper. It’s a superior electricity conductor, which makes it fundamental to power cables and wires, transformers and inverters, electrical motors, and photovoltaic cells. Demand The most critical of energy transition minerals.

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? Uranium prices go nuclear #181

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Just last week, the UK Government laid out its plan to quadruple nuclear power by 2050 and China approved construction for four new reactors. 🛵 LAND , a Cleveland, OH-based electric battery manufacturing, raised $3m in Series A funding from Nunc Coepi Ventures. Can’t get enough deals? AI’s newest catch?

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? US clean investment cleans up with $239bn #187

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The EV supply chain dominated, with critical minerals, batteries, vehicle assembly and charging equipment making up 84% of Q4 investment. See full listings and deal analytics on Sightline Climate Request a Sightline Climate demo In the News The EU passed a watered down nature restoration law. Manufacturing. Energy & industry.

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? Ammonia goes from fertilizer to fuel #180

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In other news, Hertz shifts gears on its EV strategy, Kerry steps down from his climate envoy post, and AI helps discover promising new battery materials.    🔋 Rincell Corporation , a San Francisco, CA-based advanced battery cell developer, raised $1.2m in Seed funding from NextGen Battery Chem Ventures.

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? H2 hubba, hubba #170

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Meanwhile, oil continues its price ascent while California interconnection gets speedier and UAW wins union protection for GM battery plant workers.    In deals this week, EV charging “passport” charges up with $200M, a supercapacitor attracts $113M, and yet more funding for nuclear fusion. to $86.83 / barrel.

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? Nuclear’s day in the sun #177

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  In news, COP28 goes nuclear with a commitment to triple nuclear capacity and pursue fusion R&D, echoing a broader global sentiment shift towards nuclear.    In deals, major funding for battery recycling and dry electrodes, and additional late-stage funding for forestry projects and precision weed control.