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The Swedish battery technology company TEXEL signs agreement with Curtin University in Australia to develop next generation battery-PR Newswire APAC

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Supported by the Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, Curtin University has developed a new battery technology, not only to bring down the cost of energy storage, but also to ensure the technolgy to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The technology...

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