Well, that's all right, ain't it?
What should we talk about next, dear reader(s)? 'Hang on, boss! We haven't covered this story yet.' Uh. 'It's a PR email, I presume.' Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Blackstone battery project receives grant from EU
Baar, Switzerland, January 4, 2021 - Blackstone Resources AG is pleased to announce:
Current Direct, a new research and innovation project funded by the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program, will revolutionize the way we move goods and people by water. The vast majority of water transport in Europe is propelled by dirty, noisy diesel engines. By cutting the cost of today's marine battery electric drivetrains in half and relieving ship owners of the burden of capital expense, Current Direct will enable rapid adoption to reduce greenhouse emissions by 482.000 MT of CO2 equivalents per year.
So, uh ... 'Why are they announcing that?' It's because they're a part of it, Voice, I suppose. I don't know.
Yeah, look at this -
Current Direct brings together thirteen dynamic partners from across Europe's marine electrification value chain. The project is led by Spear Power Systems, makers of the world's lightest, most flexible marine batteries certified to the most stringent international safety standards. Blackstone Technology is lowering the cost of manufacturing tomorrow's 3D printed lithium-ion cells using state of the art active materials from Umicore. The University of Hasselt will use its electrochemical expertise to develop physics-based models of the Current Direct cells that will help optimize the life and return on investment of battery systems deployed across Europe as part of the Current Direct Energy as a Service platform developed by the accomplished engineers and data scientists at Rhoé Urban Technologies and Aviloo. Naval architecture and marine engineering company Foreship will lend its expertise to EDP CNET's in depth knowledge of electrical markets to ensure the Current Direct platform targets optimal vessels and locations maximizing reductions in emissions. VUB's material science experts are creating low-cost composites to improve the safety of battery packs that are designed for recyclability and feature VITO's smart cell monitoring electronics. Wärtsilä will develop modular battery containers and charging infrastructure that will be certified to innovative standards by Lloyd's Register. The project will culminate in a demonstration of the Current Direct battery, shore charging, and asset management platform by Kotug in Rotterdam.
Dynamic partners, you see? 'Yeah. Was that Lucky speaking?' No. Why? 'No reason.' Ha! You're just a bit thick, Voice. 'Whatever.'
ENDS
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One day, I'll be pleased to announce something.
Never mind.
So, we have another lockdown now that will reduce the rubble to dust. Well done, government!
I'm behind you all the way. [Sarcasm.]
Never, never ... mind.
At least I have my music. It's a great comfort to me.
I can't get my hair cut.
I don't wanna be no hippie, man!
I like Neil Young, but ...
Do you know what I mean, kook(s)?
Remember, Steve McQueen ain't around no more. With my new clothes, I'm the King of Cool. But ... I need short hair.
Never mind.
