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Jervois begins commissioning at Idaho Cobalt Operations; only cobalt mine in US

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Ore delivery to the plant on the ICO site is expected to begin this month, with multiple ore faces now available for production mining. The deposits are unusually rich in Co, Cu, Fe, As, Au, B, Bi and light rare earths, but low in Ni (relative to Co), Ag, Pb, and Zn. ICO will use no tailings pond, using dry stacked tailings instead.

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Audi to demonstrate automated driving technology in Florida

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Audi believes this initial version of piloted driving—Traffic Jam Pilot—could be available to consumers within five years. If the driver does not take back control within a few seconds of being prompted, light braking and a more intensive warning are triggered. degrees over four different levels.

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GM recalling certain eAssist models; up to 42,904 vehicles potentially affected by GCM issue

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General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist is standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L 1 April 2013.

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Westport Innovations acquires alt fuel systems company Prins Autogassystemen for €12.2M

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Founded in 1986, Prins is a leading developer of high quality alternative fuel systems powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications. million tonnes in 2013—an increase of 9.4 Mt, or 57%, over the 2003 level.

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Report finds road transportation sector in Canada likely to fall far short of 2050 GHG emissions reduction target

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A new Conference Board of Canada report finds that Canada is unlikely to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2050. Canada’s road transport emissions were 40% higher in 2013 than in 1990. Meeting the 80% reduction would entail a reduction of approximately 117 Mt CO 2 e from 2013 levels.

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Researchers in POWERFUL develop new two-stroke diesel featuring low consumption and low criteria emissions

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The objective of POWERFUl was to design engines for light-duty urban and micro-urban vehicles (segment A and B), capable of reducing CO 2 and criteria pollutant emissions. The researchers of the UPV proved its potential for reducing pollutant emissions and fuel consumption compared to the four-stroke version currently available on the market.

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Damen launches its first hybrid tug

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The signing ceremony took place at the Offshore Energy conference in Amsterdam. The Dutch shipyard group is building hybrid tugs for stock; the second hybrid vessel will be available from stock end-2013.

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