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TeraWatt Infrastructure Breaks Ground on Rancho Dominguez, CA EV Charging Site For Port of Long Beach Trucking Operations

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Friday, November 3, 2023

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging solutions, today announced the groundbreaking of its heavy duty electric vehicle (EV) charging site based in Rancho Dominguez, California. Located less than 15 miles north of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the site is strategically positioned to support sustainable trucking fleet operations in and out of the largest container ports in the United States.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Infrastructure , a company powering electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging solutions, today announced the groundbreaking of its heavy duty electric vehicle (EV) charging site based in Rancho Dominguez, California.
  • The site will also feature a driver amenities building, complete with a lounge, food and beverage services, and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • At the groundbreaking event, a Volvo truck was provided to preview TeraWatt's proprietary charging software and made available for test rides.
  • "Deploying the industry leading Class 8 VNR Electric takes an entire electromobility ecosystem," said Derik Wilson, commercial electromobility charging and infrastructure manager, Volvo Trucks North America.

Hithium Exhibits at All-Energy Australia, Presenting the New 5 MWh Container Product

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026141092/en/
    Hithium 5 MWh energy storage container using the standard 20-foot container structure (Photo: Business Wire)
    Hithium presents the new 5 MegaWatt hours container the ∞Block using the standard 20-foot container structure.
  • The container will also be technically compatible with most top inverter brands’ power control systems, or bidirectional inverters.
  • This enables Hithium to guarantee product stability and consistency in multiple dimensions.
  • The manufacturer’s expansion plans continue into the next several years, with the goal of 135 GWh production capacity by 2025.

CMBlu Energy receives $106.7 million strategic growth investment from infrastructure technology company STRABAG SE

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

PETALUMA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CMBlu Energy (CMBlu), a designer and manufacturer of long-duration Organic SolidFlow™ battery storage systems, announced that STRABAG SE , the global infrastructure technology group, is making a $106.7 million (€100 million) equity investment in CMBlu.

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CMBlu Energy (CMBlu), a designer and manufacturer of long-duration Organic SolidFlow™ battery storage systems, announced that STRABAG SE , the global infrastructure technology group, is making a $106.7 million (€100 million) equity investment in CMBlu.
  • The funding accelerates CMBlu’s deployment of its technology, addressing a crucial growth opportunity for the global energy transition.
  • The partnership will also benefit electric utilities, power producers, and large energy customers, enabling them to integrate renewable energy with long-duration energy storage.
  • “STRABAG and CMBlu Energy are highly complementary organizations with similar missions and philosophies,” said Dr. Peter Geigle, CEO and founder of CMBlu Energy.

Eden Raises $12 Million Seed Round to Scale Next-Generation Geologic Reservoir Permeability Enhancement Technology

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231024676971/en/
    Eden co-founders Ammar Alali and Paris Smalls (Photo: Business Wire)
    Eden will use the seed funds to scale its Electrical Reservoir Stimulation (“ERS”) technology deployment across geothermal, geologic hydrogen, geologic carbon storage, and sustainable mining applications.
  • Reservoir stimulation has been identified as a key technology innovation area to facilitate the energy transition.
  • “At Eden, we create underground lightning strikes to vaporize rocks and enhance permeability in geologic reservoirs,” said Paris Smalls, CEO of Eden.
  • “The Eden team has the technology, the expertise, and the commitment to scale this technology across geologies.

Westinghouse Deepens Supplier Localization with Bulgaria MOU Signings

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019067098/en/
    Participants in today’s MOU signing ceremony in Sofia.
  • The suppliers include OSKAR-EL, Glavbolgarstroy, ENPRO Consult, EnergoService and EQE Bulgaria.
  • “I am proud that a U.S. company, Westinghouse, can partner with the Ministry of Energy and Parliament on this important project,” said U.S.
  • Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle.

Europlasma NV has filed a lawsuit against Nanowatt BV

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Friday, October 20, 2023

The lawsuit alleges that Nanowatt BV has unlawfully used trade secrets and reproduced technical drawings without authorization, using them to copy plasma coating machines developed by Europlasma NV, constituting a violation of its intellectual property rights.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit alleges that Nanowatt BV has unlawfully used trade secrets and reproduced technical drawings without authorization, using them to copy plasma coating machines developed by Europlasma NV, constituting a violation of its intellectual property rights.
  • Europlasma NV has a decades long history of designing and creating plasma coating machines that are known for their innovation and unique features.
  • The lawsuit, filed in Ghent, Belgium on 19 October 2023, alleges that Nanowatt BV has copied, reproduced, and distributed Europlasma's copyrighted technical drawings and trade secrets without permission.
  • For more information about Plasmalex, Europlasma and their commitment to innovation and intellectual property protection, please visit www.plasmalex.com .

Europlasma NV has filed a lawsuit against Nanowatt BV

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Friday, October 20, 2023

The lawsuit alleges that Nanowatt BV has unlawfully used trade secrets and reproduced technical drawings without authorization, using them to copy plasma coating machines developed by Europlasma NV, constituting a violation of its intellectual property rights.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit alleges that Nanowatt BV has unlawfully used trade secrets and reproduced technical drawings without authorization, using them to copy plasma coating machines developed by Europlasma NV, constituting a violation of its intellectual property rights.
  • Europlasma NV has a decades long history of designing and creating plasma coating machines that are known for their innovation and unique features.
  • The lawsuit, filed in Ghent, Belgium on 19 October 2023, alleges that Nanowatt BV has copied, reproduced, and distributed Europlasma's copyrighted technical drawings and trade secrets without permission.
  • For more information about Plasmalex, Europlasma and their commitment to innovation and intellectual property protection, please visit www.plasmalex.com .

Nxu Achieves Important Milestones in Pivotal Q3 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

MESA, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nxu Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a domestic technology company developing and manufacturing innovative EV charging and energy storage solutions for the infrastructure we need to power our electrified future, reached several important milestones in Q3 2023 to greatly advance its vision of making electric mobility viable:

Key Points: 
  • MESA, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nxu Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a domestic technology company developing and manufacturing innovative EV charging and energy storage solutions for the infrastructure we need to power our electrified future, reached several important milestones in Q3 2023 to greatly advance its vision of making electric mobility viable:
    Cost Management: The Company decreased costs in Q3 2023 while continuing to innovate, made key hires and advanced the technology to deliver its first charging product.
  • Product to Market & Revenue Generation: The Company shipped electric vehicle subsystems to a customer and launched its first charging product, the Nxu One Megawatt+ Charging System, generating revenue in Q3 2023 for the first time in the Company’s history.
  • Charging Site Expansion: The Company is under contract to purchase land in Quartzsite, Ariz. for the first megawatt+ charging location on a major highway corridor.
  • To date, the Nxu One Megawatt+ Charging System has already delivered more than 1.6 MWh to EV customers.

Standard Power Chooses NuScale’s Approved SMR Technology and ENTRA1 Energy to Energize Data Centers

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Standard Power aims to use the carbon-free energy to power nearby data centers.

Key Points: 
  • Standard Power aims to use the carbon-free energy to power nearby data centers.
  • As the technology provider, NuScale will provide its approved NuScale SMR Technology for these projects, the only SMR technology that has received design approval from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission – a world-class regulator for nuclear safety.
  • Power plant facilities using NuScale’s certified SMR technology can provide unmatched flexibility for utilities, industrials and governments looking to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining efficient baseload power.
  • Through this partnership, ENTRA1 Energy has the rights to develop, manage, own and operate energy production plants powered by NuScale’s approved SMR technology.

Megawatt Charging Could Outshine Hydrogen in Semis, Reports IDTechEx

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

As a result, the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a charging system for large battery electric vehicles, is now being developed.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a charging system for large battery electric vehicles, is now being developed.
  • MCS is expected to enable fast and efficient charging not only for trucks, but also for marine vessels, aeronautics, and mining.
  • Moreover, hydrogen fuelling infrastructure is complex and costly to establish, requiring dedicated hydrogen production, storage, and distribution facilities.
  • The IDTechEx report on the EV charging market includes a detailed coverage of megawatt charging that will support the deployment of electric trucks to markets globally.