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EV battery transport: How to overcome the challenges

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But the rapidly growing EV market has brought with it complex supply chain challenges associated with transporting the large format lithium-ion batteries that power them. And these challenges only increase depending on the size and condition of the battery. Why is transporting EV batteries difficult?

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European Battery Alliance says European battery industry is in “crisis,” calls for billions in “emergency” investments

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The US Inflation Reduction Act was intended to boost investment in US battery manufacturing, and it appears to be working—so well, in fact, that European battery producers are becoming alarmed. Sources: InnoEnergy , Batteries International.

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Arteco offers a multipurpose coolant for EVs

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Arteco has introduced Freecor EV Multi 10, a coolant for e-motors, power electronics , batteries and other components in fully electric and hybrid cars. Its organic additive package shields the battery cooling plates, power electronic heat sinks and the combustion engine in hybrids.

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Britishvolt wants to build battery gigafactories around the world

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Battery “gigafactories” are under construction all over the world—and none too soon. As EV sales grow, it is critical to establish local battery production and shorten supply chains. However, state-of-the-art cell packaging and chemistries are evolving quickly these days. That must be a huge demand on the suppliers.

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The future is climate-friendly software

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The new nonprofit organization, Green Software Foundation , aims to change the culture of software development to prioritize sustainability. For example, this could be software that directs a laptop to run off battery power instead of the wall socket when local electricity is dirtier. . Design & Packaging. Energy Efficiency.

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Greentown Go Make 2022 Startups and Corporate Partners Announce Investments, Pilot Projects, and More

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Reducing emissions across supply chains, from production to packaging and distribution, is critical to making a net-zero future a reality. Moment Energy also signed a battery testing agreement with MCA, which will be conducted at the startup’s facility. MCA is a wholly owned U.S. The startup is based in Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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The top 25 most sustainable fleets

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Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. The definition of fleet is evolving.