Author: Anela Dokso

Battery

A bold new step in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain is being taken as a $500 million EV battery material plant is set to open in Waggaman, Louisiana. This facility represents a pivotal moment as it will be the first of its kind in the United States, signaling a shift in domestic production capabilities for high-demand battery components. The Waggaman plant underscores the increasing importance of localizing supply chains amid global disruptions. With EV demand accelerating—electric vehicle sales surged 40% globally in 2022—the necessity for a stable, accessible battery component supply is critical. Statistics reveal the U.S. ranks behind…

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HYBRIT Proves Feasibility of Large-Scale Fossil-Free Hydrogen Storage

HYBRIT project has demonstrated that large-scale storage of fossil-free hydrogen gas is not only technically feasible but also economically beneficial. Conducted by SSAB, LKAB, and Vattenfall, and supported by the Swedish Energy Agency, this initiative marks a significant step toward decarbonizing the iron and steel industry, which currently contributes to approximately 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions. By utilizing fossil-free electricity and hydrogen, HYBRIT aims to markedly reduce emissions in Sweden and Finland, potentially lowering them by 10% and 7% respectively. Central to HYBRIT’s success is the pilot facility in Luleå, Sweden, where a steel-lined rock cavern stores hydrogen gas,…

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