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Why China’s Aluminum Industry May Have Reached Peak CO2

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China’s aluminum manufacturing CO2 emissions likely peaked in 2024, not because production collapsed or because a single policy suddenly bit, but because the structure of where aluminum is made and how it is made changed in ways that compound over time. Aluminum is a useful material to examine because it … [continued]

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Which of the 132 Chinese EV Automakers Will Enter Canada

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Will the Chinese use Canada as their North American beachhead? This story has been updated with additional details and recalculation of the forecasts. As Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers look beyond Europe and Southeast Asia, Canada is quietly emerging as the most realistic entry point into North America. It combines stringent … [continued]

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AI Startup That Does EV-Related Materials Science Discovery Raises $8M

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Though the political winds currently are blowing against clean, renewable electricity and sustainable transportation in the US, fortunately, in other countries, investment in such technologies continues. The UK-based startup Polaron recently raised $8 million. Racine2, an investment fund, led the raise, with co-investment from Speedinvest and Futurepresent. While the focus … [continued]

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