Verdagy has opened the first Department of Energy (DOE)-supported electrolyzer manufacturing facility in the United States. (Earlier post.) The new Silicon Valley factory is in Newark, California and features more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space with the capacity to produce several gigawatts of electrolyzers. With deep experience in... Read more →

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule for the qualifications and training that instructors and pilots must have to fly aircraft in the “powered-lift” category—the first completely new category of civil aircraft since helicopters were introduced in the 1940s. Powered lift operations include air taxis, cargo delivery and... Read more →

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) received a grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office. Bridgestone will design, build and operate a pilot plant that will advance an innovative, potentially more sustainable and cost-effective approach to obtaining butadiene from ethanol. The project will evaluate the economic and... Read more →

Moment Energy has been selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) for a US$20.3-million award to establish the first UL1974 Certified manufacturing facility in the United States dedicated to repurposing EV batteries. Moment Energy will use the funding to construct a Gigafactory in Taylor, Texas to produce safe, reliable,... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) (DE-FOA-0003439) for up to $46 million to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of affordable clean-hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Projects funded under this NOFO will improve the performance of technologies for hydrogen production, hydrogen infrastructure,... Read more →

QuantumScape (QS) has begun producing and shipping low volume B-sample cells for automotive customer testing—the company’s most important 2024 goal. These B-samples of QuantumScape’s first planned product, QSE-5, feature energy density of more than 800 Wh/L and are capable of fast charging from 10-80% in less than 15 minutes. To... Read more →

Taking the next step to advance the application of solid-state battery technology in EVs, Stellantis is incorporating Factorial’s solid-state batteries into a demonstration fleet of all-new Dodge Charger Daytona vehicles based on the STLA Large platform. This initiative builds upon the $75-million investment Stellantis made in Factorial in 2021. These... Read more →

In the course of the market launch of the MAN D3872 (earlier post) for workboats, MAN Engines is expanding its portfolio with additional performance for heavy-duty applications. The new MAN D3872 in the LE427 variant for heavy-duty applications has an output of 920 kW (1,250 hp) at 1,800 rpm and... Read more →

Having designed and tested the first two-stroke ammonia engine (earlier post), MAN Energy Solutions has now launched the ‘AmmoniaMot 2’ research project. Initiated by MAN with partners from industry and research institutes, the project aims to develop a four-stroke, medium-speed, dual-fuel test engine that runs on ammonia. ­ Supported by... Read more →

Bosch Engineering is unveiling a newly developed, high-performance electrification solution for electrical systems with voltages of up to 800 volts, which further extends the potential use cases of electric drives in maritime applications while also raising system efficiency. With the latest generation of our electric motor and inverter with silicon... Read more →

Hyzon has entered into a purchase agreement for North America’s first 12 hydrogen-powered refuse Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) with recycling and innovation pioneer GreenWaste, contingent upon Hyzon meeting certain commercial terms and specifications as defined in the agreement. Hyzon recently announced the Start of Production (SOP) of its single-stack... Read more →

Sakuu, a provider of commercial-scale equipment and technologies to the battery manufacturing industry, announced a joint development agreement with ELEQTRION, a Québec-based innovator in aluminum-ion battery technology. By leveraging Sakuu’s Kavian platform and ELEQTRION’s unique battery electrode, the partnership aims to advance the development of aluminum-ion batteries for small to... Read more →

24M Technologies announced the delivery of commercial-sized lithium metal battery cells, integrated with its Impervio separator and Eternalyte electrolyte, to a major automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This milestone marks a significant step toward large-scale production of safer, more reliable, electric vehicle (EV) batteries. 24M’s Impervio technology is a battery... Read more →

NextStar Energy, the joint venture formed by LG Energy Solution and Stellantis, has started battery module production, marking a significant milestone in its operations ramp up. Construction has been progressing at a steady pace, with more than 7,500 Canadian tradespeople contributing nearly 5.7 million construction man-hours since NextStar’s groundbreaking in... Read more →

At the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen Group and thyssenkrupp Steel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the planned supply to Volkswagen Group of low-carbon steel from thyssenkrupp Steel’s future direct reduction plant. thyssenkrupp Steel’s direct reduction plant, which is scheduled to go into operation in... Read more →

The US Department of Commerce and Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $325 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to solidify US leadership in semiconductor-grade polysilicon production. The proposed funding would support the construction of a... Read more →

Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, announced that the Wallbox Group had surpassed the milestone of one million EV chargers sold worldwide as of the end of Q2 2024. This accumulated figure includes ABL’s EV charger sales. The news follows the positive reception of the company’s... Read more →

Mercedes-Benz opened Europe’s first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process making it the first car manufacturer worldwide to close the battery recycling loop with its own in-house facility. Unlike existing established processes, the expected recovery rate of the mechanical-hydrometallurgical recycling plant is more than 96%. Valuable and scarce... Read more →

Ford’s 2025 Mustang Mach-E adds a new standard heat pump, automatic lane changes using available BlueCruise 1.5 hands-free highway driving (earlier post) and a new Sport Appearance Package, all at an appealing price point and with zero vehicle emissions. For Premium model buyers seeking a sportier look, a new Sport... Read more →

The latest version of Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free highway driving software can smoothly and seamlessly initiate a hands-free lane change to pass slower moving traffic and maintain hands-free driving at the driver’s preferred speed. This is possible because of an all-new BlueCruise 1.5 feature, Automatic Lane Change, developed by the Ford... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are hosting E-FOREST TECH DAY 2024, a new technology exhibition to share innovative smart factory manufacturing technologies. The fifth annual event also serves as a platform for presenting Hyundai Motor and Kia’s vision for the future transition to a Software-Defined Factory (SDF). E-FOREST TECH... Read more →

Terviva, Inc., an agricultural innovation company working with farmers to grow and harvest pongamia for food, feed and fuel announced an investment from Chevron Renewable Energy Group. Together, the two companies expect to scale Terviva’s pongamia-growing operations and drive greater availability of pongamia as a feedstock for renewable fuels production.... Read more →

New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI) and a leader in zero-emission electric mobility solutions, announced a new firm order for 108 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE FC 40-foot transit buses from San Mateo County Transit (SamTrans), marking the largest single fuel... Read more →

The US Department of Commerce and Wolfspeed signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to $750 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. In addition, a consortium of investment funds led by Apollo, The Baupost Group, Fidelity Management & Research Company and Capital... Read more →

South Korean Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok, along with the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the First Vice Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy visited POSCO’s Pohang Steelworks on 17 October to discuss measures for boosting investment and toured around the proposed site for hydrogen-based steelmaking and the operations at... Read more →

Stegra—which renamed itself from H2 Green Steel in September—is partnering with John Laing and Aquatech to provide sustainable water treatment plant to the world’s first large-scale green steel plant. John Laing is a leading international investor and active manager of core infrastructure assets and Aquatech is a leading provider of... Read more →

Local communities across the North West in the UK have another opportunity to learn more about Cadent’s plans for a new underground hydrogen pipeline and to influence proposals. A statutory consultation is running from 14 October until 19 November 2024, and will include eight in-person consultation events across the project... Read more →

NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NSU) and Vale International SA (Vale) reached an agreement to install rotor sails (H:35m x D:5m x 5 units) manufactured by Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) on 400,000dwt-type VLOC, NSU TUBARAO, which has been engaged in a long- term transportation contract between NSU and Vale... Read more →

Vale and Petrobras signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to supply products with a focus on competitiveness and advancing the decarbonization agenda. This agreement, which reflects the natural evolution of the protocol of intentions signed by the companies in September 2023, establishes conditions for testing and potentially marketing three strategic products:... Read more →

The US Space Force is providing $35 million to a national research team led by the University of Michigan. It will be the first to bring fast chemical rockets together with efficient electric propulsion powered by a nuclear microreactor. The newly formed Space Power and Propulsion for Agility, Responsiveness and... Read more →

X-Energy Reactor Company, a nuclear reactor and fuel design engineering company, announced a Series C-1 financing round of approximately $500 million, anchored by Amazon. The investment will help meet growing energy demands by funding the completion of X-energy’s reactor design and licensing as well as the first phase of its... Read more →

The electrification of transport logistics for e-component production is gathering pace at the BMW Group. Recently, two fully electrically powered DesignWerk trucks took over the transportation of components from the warehouse to the high-voltage battery production halls at BMW Group Plant Leipzig. Together, they will save around nine tonnes of... Read more →

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), with DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), announced more than $58.5 million in federal funding for projects to help develop a commercially viable carbon dioxide (CO2) removal industry in the United States. The funding... Read more →

Electrify America and 4 Gen Logistics announced the opening of a charging station at the Port of Long Beach, California, to support 4 Gen’s expanding fleet of zero-emission class 8 drayage trucks. The facility featuring 30 Hyper-Fast chargers—capable of speeds up to 350 kW—will enable 4 Gen’s fleet efficiently to... Read more →

Calumet, Inc. announced that the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has awarded a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.44 billion to fund the construction and expansion of a renewable fuels facility owned by Montana Renewables, LLC. Montana Renewables is an unrestricted subsidiary... Read more →

thyssenkrupp sold the Indian company thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel India Private Ltd. to JSW Steel Limited and JFE Steel Corporation. The Indian-Japanese consortium is acquiring the Indian electrical steel business of thyssenkrupp for a purchase price of around €440 million. thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel India is part of the Electrical Steel business... Read more →

Advent Technologies announced significant performance breakthroughs for its Membrane Electrode Assembly (Advent MEA G2) technology. The Advent MEA G2 technology has already been provided for testing to select strategic partners, in the automotive and aerospace industries. It is being developed within the framework of L’Innovator, the company’s joint development program... Read more →

Netherlands-based logistics service provider Simon Loos has ordered 75 eActros 600 electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Simon Loos is thus expanding its electric fleet, which consists mainly of Mercedes-Benz trucks, to a total of 135. The contract is one of Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ largest orders for electric trucks to date. This... Read more →

Transdev Nederland Holding placed an order with Solaris Bus & Coach for 96 zero-emission battery buses. Deliveries are scheduled for the last quarter of 2025. The fleet of battery-powered Solaris buses will serve public transportation in the province of Utrecht, central Netherlands. T Transdev Nederland Holding is one of the... Read more →

The US Environmental Protection Agency announced selections totaling nearly $125 million under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program which will incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of older diesel engines to cleaner and zero-emission solutions leading to significant emission reductions and air quality and public health... Read more →

Propel Fuels, a retailer of low-carbon fuels at stations throughout California, was awarded victory by a jury in its trade secrets misappropriation case against Phillips 66 Company, following a five-week trial in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, located in Oakland, California. The jury found in Propel’s favor... Read more →

Phillips 66 plans to cease operations at its Los Angeles-area refinery in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will work with the state of California to supply fuel markets and meet ongoing consumer demand. The Los Angeles Refinery consists of two facilities linked by pipeline located five miles apart in... Read more →

Capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in the United States during 2023, reaching 24 billion gallons per year (gal/y) at the start of 2024, led by a 44% increase in renewable diesel and other biofuels, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Other biofuels includes renewable heating oil, renewable... Read more →

Ohmium International, a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures and deploys advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzer solutions, signed a Term Sheet with SwitcH2 BV, a renewable energy Joint Venture with partners such as BW Offshore, a leading provider of offshore production solutions. Under the agreement, Ohmium will develop PEM... Read more →

Lyten announced plans to invest more than $1 billion to build the world’s first Lithium-Sulfur battery gigafactory. The facility will be located near Reno, Nevada, and will have the capability to produce up to 10 GWh of batteries annually at full scale. Phase 1 of the facility is scheduled to... Read more →

Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, Toshiba Group’s energy arm, will cooperate on superconducting technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft. The partners aim to co-develop a two-megawatt superconducting motor. In the quest to decarbonize the aviation industry, hydrogen-powered aircraft represent a possible solution... Read more →

Lithium Americas Corp., the Canada-based developer of the Thacker Pass lithium mining project in northern Nevada, and General Motors Holdings LLC entered into a new investment agreement to establish a joint venture for the purpose of funding, developing, constructing and operating Thacker Pass. The JV Transaction will deliver $625 million... Read more →

GM Ventures announced a $10-million investment in Forge Nano, a materials science company specializing in atomic layer deposition. General Motors and Forge Nano have also entered a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on potential atomic layer deposition applications for GM batteries. Atomic layer deposition is a surface engineering technique that... Read more →

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment for a direct loan of up to $670.6 million to Aspen Aerogels Georgia, LLC (Aspen Aerogels). The loan, if finalized, will help finance the construction of an aerogel blanket manufacturing facility in Register, Georgia. Aspen’s PyroThin aerogel... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment for a $1.46-billion loan guarantee to Gevo Net-Zero 1, LLC (Gevo NZ-1), excluding capitalized interest during construction, to help finance a large-scale corn starch-to-jet fuel facility in Lake Preston, South Dakota. The facility—the first of its... Read more →