Scientists led by EPFL, the University of Copenhagen, and Shanghai University have developed a copper catalyst that can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into acetaldehyde, a key chemical used in manufacturing. The breakthrough offers a green alternative to fossil-fuel-based processes. Acetaldehyde is a vital chemical used in making everything from perfumes... Read more →

The eAxle, jointly developed by BluE Nexus Corporation, Aisin Corporation, and DENSO Corporation, will be installed in Suzuki’s first mass-produced battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, the e VITARA. The newly adopted eAxle uses a small motor and inverter to achieve high power density and high dynamic performance. Moreover, its loss... Read more →

In 2023, the top waterborne exports from the United States for both weight and value were crude petroleum and natural gas, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). By value, motorized vehicles were the third highest product category exported through the seaports. Motorized vehicles, gasoline, and transport equipment combined... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $32 million to six pilot projects that will support new load growth through grid-edge innovations and the ability of energy providers to right-size grid investments for future load growth. These Connected Communities projects in eight states will also provide new strategies and... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a Strategy for Achieving a Beneficial Vehicle Grid Integration (VGI) Future, developed as part of DOE's EVGrid Assist initiative. The strategy details how DOE will support stakeholders in achieving a future where electric vehicles (EVs) are safely, securely, and reliably connected with the... Read more →

The Australian government is investing a record $2 billion in the Australian-made aluminum industry. A new Green Aluminum Production Credit will provide targeted support to Australian aluminum smelters switching to reliable, renewable electricity before 2036. Under the initiative, facilities will be eligible for support for their production over a 10-year... Read more →

The UK government is awarding £410 million (US$499 million) to support the rapid development of the UK fusion energy sector over 2025 to 2026 with investment in the skills needed for scientists, engineers, welders and program managers to enter the cutting-edge industry. Fusion already supports thousands of jobs in the... Read more →

In the future, charging stations along freeways, in parking lots or at logistics centers will have to deliver much more power in a short space of time than they do today. For this reason, new charging stations can no longer simply be connected to the low voltage power grid. In... Read more →

Ioneer announced the closing of a $996-million loan from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) program to support the development of an on-site processing facility at the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Esmeralda County, Nevada. The investment, part of... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced $30 million to increase geothermal power production by unlocking superhot reservoirs deep within the Earth. (DE-FOA-0003556) Currently, geothermal baseload production in the US is limited to 4 gigawatts (GW). ARPA-E’s Stimulate Utilization of Plentiful Energy in Rocks through... Read more →

Pure Lithium Corporation, a Boston-based lithium metal battery technology company, announced a joint development agreement with Saint-Gobain Ceramics, a global leader in specialty ceramic materials. The joint development agreement will accelerate the production of Pure Lithium’s patent-pending lithium selective, water-blocking membranes for lithium metal anode production from brine. Additionally, Pure... Read more →

In partnership with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises, the Port of Los Angeles will soon begin emission-reduction technology demonstration projects for specialized harbor craft, due to a $31-million grant awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The project will involve testing and evaluation of two different harbor craft... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) Program Wide funding program. (DE-FOA-0003514) This funding opportunity will award up to $88 million for projects that will seek innovative transportation solutions for on- and off-road vehicles. This funding opportunity has 10 major topic areas:... Read more →

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, has been selected as a strategic supplier of high-performance anode graphite solutions to General Motors. The agreement covers development of large-scale manufacturing capacity and supply of synthetic anode graphite towards 2033. The master supply agreement has a USD multi-billion value for Vianode and marks... Read more →

The Argonne National Laboratory’s Systems Assessment Center has released the suite of R&D GREET 2024 models and associated documentation. R&D GREET is a life cycle analysis (LCA) model, structured to systematically examine the energy and environmental effects of a wide variety of transportation fuels and vehicle technologies in major transportation... Read more →

ICL, a global specialty minerals company, has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Shenzhen Dynanonic Co., Ltd. to establish lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material (CAM) production in Europe, with an . A new facility at ICL's Sallent, Spain, site is currently in planning stages and will substantially... Read more →

The US Geological Survey (USGS) published the first map of the prospective locations of naturally-occurring geologic hydrogen resources in the contiguous United States, reflecting a systematic analysis of geologic conditions favorable for hydrogen that draws on a newly developed methodology. The map is the first of its kind at continental... Read more →

Subaru of America, Inc. announced the new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. The third-generation Subaru Crosstrek returns with a hybrid model for 2026, equipped with a next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for enhanced range and capability. The next-generation Subaru hybrid powertrain is designed to integrate seamlessly... Read more →

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Transition Fund (CI ETF I), and Friesen Elektra Green Energy AG (Friesen Elektra) have initiated project Anker, a green hydrogen production facility in Sande, Germany. The project is scheduled to have an electrolysis capacity of 400 MW with plans to expand capacity to... Read more →

Smoltek Nanotech Holding AB has developed a porous transport electrode (PTE) that reduces the amount of iridium catalysts in PEM electrolyzers to a minimum of 0.1 mg/cm2—the level considered to make large-scale production of PEM electrolyzers profitable. The reduction represents a 95% reduction in iridium compared to conventional PEM electrolyzers,... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced up to $10 million in funding to support high-impact research and development (R&D) focused on algae system cultivation and preprocessing. The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY), will support BETO’s R&D priorities in the area... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently released its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, an update to the Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Clean Hydrogen report, which was first released in March 2023 at the of the Liftoff effort. The US clean hydrogen market is poised for rapid growth, accelerated... Read more →

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced the closing of a $1.66-billion loan guarantee ($1.55 billion in principal and $107 million in capitalized interest) to Plug Power Inc.’s (Plug) subsidiary, Plug Power Energy Loan Borrower, LLC, to help finance the construction of up to six facilities... Read more →

Kia India has launched the Kia Syros SUV. The model introduces the first in-segment rear sliding, reclining and ventilated seats along with several other features, such as a dual-pane panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS with 16-Autonomous Safety Features, complemented by a comprehensive suite of 20 Robust Hi Standard Safety... Read more →

A Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S with a standard technology package and 210 kW (286 PS) covered a distance of 941 kilometres (585 miles) on just one battery charge (86 kWh net) on a circuit in Nardò, southern Italy. This significantly exceeded the model’s maximum WLTP range (combined) of up to... Read more →

Pony AI is the first company in China to receive approval for robotruck platooning tests on cross-provincial highways connecting Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Province, marking a major milestone in the company’s pursuit of large-scale commercialization of autonomous trucking. This approval enables Pony.ai to operate robotrucks in a “1+N” platoon, with... Read more →

Plug Power announced a landmark purchase agreement with Allied Green Ammonia (AGA). This agreement will see Plug supplying an impressive three gigawatts (GW) of electrolyzer capacity to AGA’s green hydrogen-to-ammonia plant, currently under development in Australia. AGA will install a 4.5 GW solar plant to power the Plug electrolyzers with... Read more →

The US Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released the change in the costs faced by consumers for transportation goods and services, from December 2023 to December 2024, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The annual change in CPI is a measure of inflation. The CPI for all transportation... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $32 million to six selected pilot projects that will support new load growth through grid-edge innovations and the ability of energy providers to right-size grid investments for future load growth. These Connected Communities projects in eight states will also provide new strategies... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $68-million investment to design, develop, and demonstrate innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging sites near key ports, distribution hubs, and major corridors. The projects are selected and funded through DOE’s SuperTruck Charge initiative and aim to accelerate deployment of large-scale public EV charging... Read more →