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In a world where heat-intensive processes are indispensable for creating a plethora of products, from renewable fuels to baby food, Rondo's technology offers an opportunity for businesses to step up their game in environmental responsibility. 🌍 'This startup is building the world’s largest battery production facility — it will even outproduce Tesla’s Giga factories – The Cool Down 🏭 Rondo is shaking up industrial heating using a special centuries-old brick recipe. These bricks retain heat at the high temperatures that the industry demands, replacing fossil fuels with combustion-free clean energy. ♻ Partnering with Siam Cement Group (SCG), the expanding facility in Thailand aims to be the world's largest battery facility by storage capacity output, accelerating a low-cost eco-friendly solution to heavy industry's heat needs. 📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQ7kX4ux #technology #sustainability #innovation #decarbonization #cleanenergy

£89 Million awarded to support net-zero tech projects is huge for the UK. For anyone that hasn't seen, the funding is intended to help the development of new EV battery systems, a new lithium scale-up plant and hydrogen off road vehicles. Given how far other countries have come with their EV, battery and charging development this is a massive step in the right direction. Not only are we looking at a healthier automotive universe, we're also looking at more job opportunities. Between this and the eco friendly cities, the seeds are in place for a healthier future. Big yes. #funding #ev #uk #electricvehicles #automotive

Really, really fascinating piece on Advanced Electric Machines receiving a sizable amount of funding to explore the possibility of rare earth and copper free EV motor, notably what it means geopolitically. As wonderfully articulated by John Hills in the latest ElectricDrives piece, "...the global race to produce an EV motor with minimal reliance on rare earth elements has intensified. European, US and Japanese automakers are actively seeking alternatives to mitigate dependence on China’s dominance in rare earth mining". As the transition to all forms of emobility gathers ever stronger momentum, emobility itself certainly feels like the catalyst for newer economic powers to challenge 'traditional' economic powerhouses. Definitely worth a read before you shut your laptop lid for the week, whether you are interested in the politics or the technological development of emobility! #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #EVTechnology | #EMobility |#EconomicInsights | #ElectricCars

Hove can be an asset at NextGen Demo! Key areas where Hove could contribute: 1. Lubrication Solutions Hove's high-quality lubrication systems can enhance the efficiency and longevity of port machinery and equipment. This includes cranes, forklifts, conveyor systems, and other heavy machinery essential for port operations. Proper lubrication reduces wear and tear, leading to fewer breakdowns and lower maintenance costs. 2. Predictive Maintenance Hove could implement predictive maintenance technologies that use data analytics to monitor equipment conditions in real-time. This allows for the early detection of potential issues, enabling preemptive repairs before failures occur. Predictive maintenance can significantly reduce downtime and ensure smooth operations in the port. 3. Training and Support Hove could provide specialized training for port maintenance staff on the latest lubrication techniques and maintenance practices. This ensures that the staff is well-equipped to handle the machinery and utilize the lubrication systems effectively. 4. Sustainability Initiatives Hove’s solutions often focus on sustainability, promoting the use of eco-friendly lubricants and reducing waste. Implementing these practices aligns with Singapore's commitment to environmental sustainability, helping the port reduce its carbon footprint. 5. Efficiency Improvements By streamlining maintenance processes and improving equipment reliability, Hove can contribute to overall maintenance efficiency. This can lead to faster turnaround times for port equipment, better resource utilization, and increased throughput for the port. 6. Compliance and Safety Ensuring compliance with international safety and maintenance standards is critical for port operations. Hove’s expertise can help maintain these standards, enhancing the safety of operations and reducing the risk of accidents. Implementation Strategy To effectively integrate Hove’s solutions, a collaborative approach with the port and other stakeholders would be essential. This includes: - Conducting a comprehensive assessment of current maintenance practices and identifying areas for improvement. - Customizing solutions to meet the specific needs of the port. - Providing ongoing support and monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of the implemented solutions. #portsandmaritime hashtag #lubrication hashtag #maintenance hashtag #engineering hashtag #port hashtag #heavyequipment

📣 From Piemonte Italy’s pursuit of direct capture of #CO2 from the air starts. The Turin startup CarpeCarbon has been awarded a loan of 1.7 million euros to build the first DAC (Direct Air Capture) technology plant in Italy developed by an Italian company. The only precedent is a pilot plant in Troy, Apulia, launched in 2018 by Switzerland’s Climeworks, one of the pioneers in this field. CarpeCarbon technology circumvents some limits and critical points of direct CO2 capture from the air. “The DAC technologies currently available are extremely energy-intensive and often rely on minerals critical to the production of energy from renewable sources,” explains the startup. “CarpeCarbon’s innovative technology provides a scalable and energy-efficient solution to remove large amounts of CO2 from the air without competing with the energy transition for resources while reducing energy costs”. It uses renewable energy, does not use chemical pollutants or dangerous to health, and its supply chain does not depend on critical raw materials. #SENnews #environmnent #globalwarming #greeneconomy #solar #eolic #energy #greenenergy #solarenergy #windenergy #sustainable #sustainabledevelopment

Can Startup Infinium’s eFuels Bridge the Gap to Net-Zero Mobility? #Energy #SAF #Infinium #eFuels #CarbonDioxide #CleanTech  #SustainableTransport #NetZeroMobility #ClimateAction #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #TransportationRevolution #Energy 

Latest addition to our #Cloud #VC Platform Venture Capital Cross vccross.com - northvolt.com develops sustainable lithium-ion batteries in conjunction with R&D, industrialization, and recycling to support clean energy. It provides electrification and renewable energy storage designed for lithium-ion battery plants to produce batteries for electric vehicles. Northvolt's product is an environment-friendly battery manufactured with a minimal carbon footprint and with recycling technology without compromising important ecosystems, enabling the auto industry to replace fossil fuels with electricity in an efficient manner. The company aims to establish a supply of sustainable battery cells and systems. #ESG #sustainablebusiness Alexis Ohanian Sr. Ben Horowitz

Can Startup Infinium’s eFuels Bridge the Gap to Net-Zero Mobility? The-14 #Energy #SAF #Infinium #eFuels #CarbonDioxide #CleanTech  #SustainableTransport #NetZeroMobility #ClimateAction #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #TransportationRevolution #Energy 

Several startups are working to make the #steel industry greener, including H2 Green Steel. The Swedish company, backed by Hy24 via its #CleanH2 Infra Fund, is aiming to build the world’s first large-scale #greensteel plant, with plans to produce 5 millions tons/year by the end of the decade. Using #hydrogen instead of traditional blast furnace technology could help cut emissions of the total process by 95% 📉 — a crucial aspect as steelmaking is still responsible for more than 2.6 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions annually. H2 Green Steel is now racing to implement its ambitious solution, as soon as possible. Time is of the essence, says head of communications Karin Hallstan: “The world doesn’t need another pilot. It’s time for action at scale.” 👇 Read more in this article from Fast Company: Hy24 | Joint Venture | FiveT Hydrogen AG | Ardian https://lnkd.in/ey8CUees

An innovation by Staffordshire-based Bri-Stor Systems could save one of its clients an estimated £500,000 of fuel consumption annually. The UK’s largest converter of lightweight commercial vehicles, Bri-stor is constantly innovating to meet its customers’ bespoke needs. Based in Hixon, near Stafford, the company has around 250 employees and is part of The HEX Group that was founded more than 40 years ago. The company’s latest development is a result of a client setting the challenge of powering tyre machines with high energy demands whilst reducing the impact on the environment. A custom-built prototype vehicle is now delivering the results the customer needs to make significant change across the fleet. This prototype has been tested and developed over a two-year period with the most recent iteration completing trials to the highest standards in demanding city centre locations including Birmingham and London. Bri-Stor Systems invested more than £50,000 in purchasing a new vehicle, tyre and air compressor equipment and lithium batteries and then converting the interior to the exact customer specification. Its pioneering lithium-based solution provides a 10x increase in renewable energy available when compared to the first prototype deployed 18 months earlier, empowering the vehicle to operate all onboard equipment for an entire working day without the engine running. The prototype was able to deliver a 45% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2, successfully changing more than 200 tyres in a single month without the need to run the engine. This vehicle has now proven the business case for change and, as a result, a number of other large corporate fleet operators in the mobile tyre sector are looking to place orders. The savings for this particular customer, when averaged across their fleet of almost 300 vehicles, amounts to around £500,000 of fuel consumption and more than 1,000,000 kg of CO2 annually. A Bri-Stor Systems spokesman said: “Our innovative solution for sustainable energy in the tyre industry is more than a technological leap it’s a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence.” Bri-Stor Systems Ltd has entered the Innovation Award category (sponsored by SG Fleet UK) of the Staffordshire University Business Awards. #SUBA2024 #proudtobestaffs