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Friday, September 29, 2023

US Weighs $1 Billion Loan for Lithium Americas (LAC) Mine in Nevada - Bloomberg

US Weighs $1 Billion Loan for Lithium Americas (LAC) Mine in Nevada - Bloomberg: The US Energy Department is in talks to lend a record $1 billion to the developer of one of the country’s largest lithium deposits in a push to build out a domestic supply of critical minerals.

Ford Battery Plant Paused on UAW Deal, Inflation Reduction Act Questions - Bloomberg

Ford Battery Plant Paused on UAW Deal, Inflation Reduction Act Questions - Bloomberg: Ford Motor Co. is waiting on a deal with the United Auto Workers union, as well as the clarification of content rules in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, before it moves forward with plans to build a battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley said Friday.

Kick Start or Kick Over — Can The US Defeat Russia in the Lithium Battery War? | naked capitalism

Kick Start or Kick Over — Can The US Defeat Russia in the Lithium Battery War? | naked capitalism

The Nuclear Renaissance is Here | The Breakthrough Institute

The Nuclear Renaissance is Here | The Breakthrough Institute: The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting…

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Advances Grid Integration of Electric Vehicles

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Advances Grid Integration of Electric Vehicles

Pacific Gas and Electric celebrates progress on path to 3 million EVs by 2030 - Daily Energy Insider

Pacific Gas and Electric celebrates progress on path to 3 million EVs by 2030 - Daily Energy Insider: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) celebrated this National Drive Electric Week by touting its progress toward a grid with at least 3 million electric vehicles supported by 2030, and the technological creations helping make ... Read More »

Fukushima News | Fukushima Nuclear Disaster | Fukushima Accident

Fukushima News | Fukushima Nuclear Disaster | Fukushima Accident

While Advocating Nuclear Transparency Abroad, Biden Administration Limits It At Home - Federation of American Scientists

While Advocating Nuclear Transparency Abroad, Biden Administration Limits It At Home - Federation of American Scientists

Nuclear Notebook: Pakistan Nuclear Weapons, 2023 - Federation of American Scientists

Nuclear Notebook: Pakistan Nuclear Weapons, 2023 - Federation of American Scientists

Buying in Bulk: Electrifying Fleets Across the Country - FAS

Buying in Bulk: Electrifying Fleets Across the Country - FAS: We sat down with the Electrification Coalition to learn how they are helping cities and locales electrify their public fleets.

The new Iran-Iraq railway, a track to prosperity and markets

The new Iran-Iraq railway, a track to prosperity and markets: After decades of setbacks, the upcoming integration of Iraq and Iran's railways promises to boost bilateral trade, religious and cultural tourism, and economic prosperity - with significant regional and global implications.

L. Fletcher Prouty: Oil is not a fossil fuel; it is the second most prevalent liquid on Earth – The Expose

L. Fletcher Prouty: Oil is not a fossil fuel; it is the second most prevalent liquid on Earth – The Expose

Are US Technology Sanctions Against China Backfiring? - Bloomberg

Are US Technology Sanctions Against China Backfiring? - Bloomberg: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet, sign up here.

Nuclear-hydrogen 'marriage' has potential, US energy loans chief says | Reuters

Nuclear-hydrogen 'marriage' has potential, US energy loans chief says | Reuters: Nuclear power plants using low-cost electricity to make hydrogen from water, an emerging fuel, could play a role in the energy transition, the head of a U.S. office that distributes billions of dollars in loans for new energy technologies said on Thursday.

'Nuclear power is a critical component of our clean energy future' - Washington Times

'Nuclear power is a critical component of our clean energy future' - Washington Times: As we celebrate National Clean Energy Week, it's an opportune time to reflect on the remarkable strides we've made in transforming our nation's energy landscape.

IAEA adopts resolution demanding immediate return of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to full control of Ukraine | Ukrainska Pravda

IAEA adopts resolution demanding immediate return of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to full control of Ukraine | Ukrainska Pravda: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference has approved a resolution on the immediate return of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to the full control of Ukraine.

Industry groups and governments pledge to back new nuclear : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News

Industry groups and governments pledge to back new nuclear : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: Representatives of the nuclear industry in OECD nations, and representatives of the governments of 20 countries, have issued communiqués committing to work together to expand nuclear energy capacity, after the inaugural Roadmaps to New Nuclear conference organised by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the French government.