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New device holds potential for significant energy savings for internal combustion engines and electric vehicles as well as drones, solar power and other applications.
Making Transport More Efficient
For the automotive industry, the device is designed to harness waste heat from both internal combustion engines and battery cooling systems in electric vehicles, then convert that heat to electrical energy. The recovered electricity can be used to significantly increase fuel efficiency. The generator is compact and lightweight, weighing only 70 grams (2.5 ounces), and requires only minor modifications to vehicles. These advantages streamline adaptation while reducing carbon footprints and contributing to fuel cost savings.
“This is game-changing technology for transportation, and we’re thrilled to have the prototype in hand,” said
First Tellurium’s initialannouncementabout the device generated interest in the automotive and Greentech sectors. “I was surprised, and enthused, by the number of people who reached out to sign an NDA with us,” said Docherty. “While we won’t risk engaging any other parties until patent applications are in place, clearly there is great interest in anything that will help auto manufacturers achieve the demanding new standards and timelines for carbon emissions and fuel efficiency.”
Extending Battery Life for Drones
Following completion of the first prototype in
Solar Applications
The thermoelectric modules can also be coupled with solar thermal water heaters to generate electricity, in addition to heating water more efficiently.
Tellurium is the Key
Tellurium is the key for the new thermoelectric technology, as it is with the superior lithium-tellurium (LiTe), solid-state batteries under development by First Tellurium’s partner FenixAdvance Materials, and highly efficient cadmium-tellurium (CdTe) solar panels that now account forapproximately 55%of new installations in
Using Domestic Sources of Tellurium
Adhering to mandates from both the Trudeau and Biden administrations for sourcing critical metals domestically in
“This will ensure resilience in design while guarding against supply chain disruptions,” said Docherty. “Our longer-term intent is to become a key supplier of tellurium for the device from our holdings in
Docherty added, “The inventor of the thermoelectric generator approached us because of our tellurium knowledge, first-mover status in tellurium exploration, and also because we hold two of the leadingtellurium propertiesin
Patent Status
Tellurium’s Expanding Utility
Docherty noted that for First Tellurium’s long-term business strategy, tellurium is a launch point for many new applications to come. “There are numerous new tellurium-based innovations in the pipeline,” said Docherty, “including advances in medicine, water desalination, nanotechnology and electronics. Looking further ahead, it’s important to note that our Deer Horn Property holds the critical minerals tungsten, zinc and bismuth as well as copper and silver, all key to the green energy transition. High-grade gold adds significantly to the value of both properties.”
Prototype Demonstration in February
The date, time and other details of the event will be announced in early February.
About
First Tellurium’s unique business model is to generate revenue and value through mineral discovery, project development, project generation and cooperative access to untapped mineral regions in Indigenous territory with sustainable exploration.
Our Klondike tellurium-gold property in
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