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Tesla to expand IT facility, install new automation equipment at Fremont

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Tesla will expand the Information Technology (IT) building and install new automation equipment on production lines at the Fremont Factory, filings show. Additionally, Tesla will make improvements to the production lines at the Fremont Factory by installing new MINO automation equipment.

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Elkem inaugurates world’s first carbon capture pilot for smelters at Rana plant for ferrosilicon and microsilica

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Elkem, a company developing silicones, silicon products and carbon solutions, officially inaugurated the world’s first carbon capture pilot for smelters. Ferrosilicon is mainly used for the production of carbon & other alloy steels, stainless steel, cast iron, and electric steel. Installation of Aker Carbon Solutions MTU.

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Teijin’s Sereebo now in use for GM as first CFRTP for high-volume production vehicles

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This is the first use of CFRTP for structural parts in a high-volume production vehicle. Two additional tie-down locations are installed at the front of the bed. Following production startup in early June, GMC Sierra CarbonPro Editions for both vehicles will begin appearing at select GMC dealerships in the US this summer.

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Global Wind Power Capacity Grew 28.8% in 2008; 120.8 GW Total

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last year, even higher than the average over the past decade, to reach total global installations of more than 120.8 GW at the end of 2008, according to the Global Wind Energy Council. More than 27 GW of new wind power generation capacity came online in 2008, 36% more than in 2007. Global wind energy capacity grew by 28.8%

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Proterra and Komatsu collaborate to electrify underground mining machines

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Under the collaboration, Proterra will supply its H Series battery system technology to Komatsu for the development of battery-electric LHDs (load, haul, dump), drills, and bolters (machinery to install roof support bolts) for underground hard rock mining.

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Year-long testing of Leclanché 60 Ah G/NMC cells shows high energy density, high cycle life

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The presentation of results was made by Dr. Petronela Gotcu, manager R&D Cells and Dr. Hilmi Buqa, vice president R&D Cells, Leclanché, at the International Battery Production Conference 2020 Braunschweig, Germany, held online this year from November 2 - 3. 1C/1C continuous for a 100% DoD at room temperature conditions.

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GHG Emissions From European Businesses Participating in Emissions Trading System Fell 3% in 2008

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Emissions of greenhouse gases from European businesses participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) (cap-and-trade) fell 3.06 % in 2008 compared with a year earlier, according to the information provided by Member State registries. The number of installations with open accounts—i.e. With the 6.5% With the 6.5%

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