The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has confirmed an earmark of $17 million across 14 projects that will accelerate critical materials innovation while promoting safe, sustainable, economic, and efficient solutions to meet current and future supply chain needs. Full story.
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Caterpillar to develop hydrogen-hybrid power solution for off-highway vehicles
Caterpillar announced the launch of a three-year program to demonstrate an advanced hydrogen-hybrid power solution built on its new Cat C13D engine platform. Starting in the first quarter of 2024, Caterpillar will develop a transient-capable system for off-highway applications. The project will demonstrate how state-of-the-art control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density…
Read MoreDOE to invest in first-ever critical minerals facility
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) said it has earmarked $16 million for two projects in West Virginia and North Dakota for the development of a first-of-its-kind rare earth element and critical minerals extraction and separation refinery. Read the full story here.
Read MoreWyoming rare earth demo project advances
Strategic materials company Rare Element Resources said its planned rare earth processing and separation demonstration project in Upton, Wyo., has hit a new milestone – 60% plant design completion. Read full article.
Read MoreU.S. DOE launches mine-to-clean energy initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a request for information (RFI) for its planned US$500 million program that will install clean energy projects on the sites of current or former mine lands across the country. Read full article.
Read MoreNational Coal Council now National Advisory Committee on Coal
The Department of Energy said in a Federal Register announcement last week that the National Coal Council is being re-established as the National Advisory Committee on Coal. Read full article from North American Mining.
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