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BNEF: producing battery materials in the DRC could lower supply-chain emissions and add value to the country’s cobalt

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) can leverage its abundant cobalt resources and hydroelectric power to become a low-cost and low-emissions producer of lithium-ion battery cathode precursor materials, according to a new study on a unified African supply chain by BloombergNEF (BNEF).

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SEC removes emissions requirements from climate rules draft

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Scope 3 emissions refer to greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, which are released into the atmosphere through the supply chains of many companies, as well as the use of the products by consumers. Economist says cheap Chinese EVs should be kept out of U.S. A spokesperson from the SEC noted that the U.S.

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The Soviet-Era, Z80-based Galaksija Dared to Be Different

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As a retrocomputing nerd, when I saw early last year that the Galaksija was being reissued as a complete kit through Crowd Supply , I placed an order on general principles. Figuring it was plain sailing from there, I canceled my Crowd Supply kit order and set off on my own.

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10 ways Velotric’s electric bikes are built differently: Deep-dive on the Discover 2

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As more cities and states require UL certification for e-bikes to be legally sold, having this important level of testing already secured is a major advantage. By controlling its own supply chain, Velotric averages just 85 days total compared to the industry average of 150-180 days.

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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According to the study, one of the striking features of the new automotive industry is the convergence among competitors around the globe in areas including cost, quality, production processes, supply chain, management expertise and, last but not least, profitability. One thing is for certain. Still Plenty of Capacity.

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Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

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In the period up to 2030, the energy supply infrastructure worldwide will require a total investment of US$26 trillion, with about half of that in developing countries. Other transaction costs include the search of partners, the drafting of contracts, legal assistance, etc. Financial Aid. Scenario No. 2: Joint Venture (JV).

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Will EU demand for biofuel mean starvation for world’s poorest?

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per cent of the total UK road transport fuel supply. Research last year by Friends of the Earth found that some fuel suppliers were adding twice as much biofuel as required by law, bulking out their fuel with cheap biofuel and defying the RFO’s call to slow demand for the controversial ‘green’ fuel. Are biofuels green?

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