The agreement will see Rio Tinto acquire a 49.99 per cent stake in Salar de Maricunga SpA, through which Codelco holds its licences and mining concessions on the Maricunga salt flat. It will provide an initial investment of $350m towards studies and resource analysis in order to inform a final
The Swedish furniture giant began offering air-to-water heat pumps distributed by Svea Solar and manufactured by Sweden-based Aira. May 20, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Swedish furniture provider Ikea announced it began offering new air-to-water heat pumps in Germany in partnership with Sweden-based PV company Svea Solar. “Sustainable living should be accessible
Kinchbus Expands Fleet with 21 Electric Yutong Buses In a significant move towards sustainability and reducing environmental impact, Kinchbus has recently announced the addition of 21 electric Yutong buses to its fleet. This expansion marks a pivotal moment in the company's commitment to enhancing green transportation options in the region
The only things we have to give up are killing people and wrecking the environment. Okay, let’s start with a list of the things we would really like to have for energy and the climate in the year 2050. For many CleanTechnica readers, the list of things we
Profitable production of electric vehicles is highly important. Our capitalist society revolves around profitability and therefore, if electric vehicles are to prevail over gas-powered cars, they need to be profitable to manufacture in mass. A new study published this month by McKinsey & Company and embedded below looks into how automakers
Introduction In an increasingly unpredictable world, safety must remain a priority in both residential and commercial environments. One critical element that enhances safety during emergencies is the emergency lighting battery pack. These vital devices provide illumination when conventional lighting fails, ensuring safe evacuation and reducing panic. The Importance of Emergency
Brazil is at a pivotal juncture in its energy landscape, facing a critical decision that will shape its future energy strategy. The nation must choose between continuing to invest in traditional, costly thermal power plants or embracing modern, flexible, and sustainable solutions like Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This choice
The recently announced closure of Northvolt’s battery cell production in Skellefteå, Sweden—set to cease by 30 June 2025—has sparked renewed scrutiny over the company’s future projects. Adding to the speculation, the German Der Spiegel reported that one of Northvolt’s German subsidiaries, Northvolt Germany TopCo GmbH, has allegedly initiated restructuring
Chinese battery giant CATL surged 12.55% on its Hong Kong trading debut after raising HKD 35.6 billion ($4.6 billion), marking the world’s largest listing in 2025. The offering drew strong demand from strategic and cornerstone investors, boosting CATL’s market capitalization to HKD 1.34 trillion. May 20, 2025 Vincent Shaw Contemporary
There were a couple of interesting developments in June in regards to electric power. One was that NextEra Energy issued its Investor Conference Report 2022 to its stockholders. Another was a paper from Stanford University, “Low-cost solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy insecurity for 145 countries,” (LCS study) by
US Trucking Lobby Group Ignores Battery & EV Charging Improvements in Congress The transportation sector is undergoing a significant transformation as electric vehicle (EV) technology gains traction. In the United States, policy changes aim to support this transition, particularly for the trucking industry. However, the primary lobby group representing U.S.
A new Li-ion battery technology developed by the US Army has piqued the interest of Jeff Dahn, Tesla’s main battery research partner. In the latest issue of the journal Nature, the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL), which is an element of the U.S. Army, released a study demonstrating a new
The new application window is set to be open on May between 5PM and 6PM local time – that’s just a one-hour long window to join a virtual waiting room. If potential applicants are in the queue by 6PM, they’ll be selected at random to access a limited number
China Claims Lithium Breakthrough Lowers Costs, EVs to Benefit In a significant advancement for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, researchers in China have announced a breakthrough technology that promises to dramatically reduce lithium extraction and processing costs. This development could reshape the landscape of battery production and accelerate the transition
The UK-based company said its new hybrid solution includes a stand-alone monobloc air-to-water heat pump with a nominal capacity of up to 16 kW and one of its boiler range. The heat pump system uses R32 (difluoromethane) as a refrigerant and has a coefficient of performance of up to 5.1.
What Is Preventing Shipping Concerns From Sailing Through The Deep & Wide Channel Of Hybridization? It’s been a busy few weeks for me, with the Glasgow maritime decarbonization debate for Stena Teknik‘s offsite for Stena’s shipping divisions’ technical leadership, assisting a European green infrastructure investment management firm with its third
Daimler Truck has recently introduced the Remote 3.0 app, a significant advancement in fleet management for its electric trucks. This innovative application offers fleet operators enhanced capabilities to monitor and manage their electric vehicle (EV) fleets efficiently. Key Features of the Remote 3.0 App: Real-Time Monitoring: The app provides live
With the rise and fall of battery-swap company Better Place in 2013, the prospect of mass-scale swappable EV battery packs in the US fell by the wayside. Tesla abandoned the idea a few years later. The big problem (among many) was a lack of common battery standards across multiple automakers.
