source:Phys.orgSunlight, one of the planet's most abundant sources of renewable energy, could be used to power lasers, according to a study from Heriot-Watt University.A sunlight-powered laser could be used instead of fossil fuels to kickstart chemical processes for the energy-intensive production of fertilizer, the scientists say.Conventional lasers are powered by electrical energy from a battery or the grid. Even if renewable generation electricity is used, this requires additional infrastructure and energy is invariably lost along the way.Dr. Erik Gauger from Heriot-Watt's Institute...
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source:MirageLithium-ion batteries are relatively safe, long-lasting, fast charging and better for the environment than non-rechargeable batteries-right? Not quite. The rocking-chair mechanism that allows for commercial power storage generally uses rare earth elements, such as nickel and cobalt.Researchers have long been on the hunt for alternative batteries that boast all the benefits of lithium-ion versions but include ecological and economic advantages.Now, a team from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), is closing in on ...
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source:InsideEXsGeneral Motors announced announced a nearly $154 million investment in its Western New York Lockport Components plant to handle electric motor components production.Specifically, the plant will produce the electric motor stator module for Ultium platform-based electric truck and SUV products.The stator is one of the two main parts of an electric motor - the one that does not move. It contains winding (usually a three-phase), powered from an inverter. The other part is the rotor (Ultium rotors are equipped with permanent magnets).First, a Lockport Components' facility has to...
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source:BollyinsideAustralia’s Lynas Rare Earths Ltd posted record second-quarter income on Wednesday, as demand for metals used in electric vehicles (EVs) developed in the midst of a worldwide push for lessening carbon emissions. The costs of neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr), broadly used to make magnets that power EV motors, have almost significantly increased throughout recent months, as companies and governments step up efforts to meet climate targets. Rare earth materials are a group of 17 minerals that are additionally used in wind turbine generators, smartphones and military equipment.H...
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