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International Seabed Authority greenlights seabed nodule collection trials by Metals Company

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The conclusion of the International Seabed Authority’s review process allows NORI to proceed with its planned integrated pilot collection system trials in its NORI-D exploration contract area in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean. Main components of the Prototype Collector Vehicle.

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Canadian company AK Motor International introduces new EV brand: Maple Majestic

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Canada-based AK Motor International Corporation, an automotive intellectual property management company, is launching a new electric vehicle brand: Maple Majestic. Climate Friendly driving does not necessarily mean an SUV, says the company.

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NetJets and FlightSafety International to partner with eVTOL company Lilium; right to purchase up to 150 Lilium Jets

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the largest private aviation company in the world, and FlightSafety International, a leader in professional aviation training, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lilium, makers of an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet ( earlier post ), for a proposed strategic partnership. NetJets Inc.,

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Tesla makes its newest cut: Interns

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Internships are usually landed in February, March, and April, and companies are likely done taking applications and have their teams for the Summer configured. According to Glassdoor, a site that acts like Yelp for workers, summer interns at Tesla make between $18 and $28 an hour.

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Canada orders three Chinese companies to divest from Canadian critical minerals companies

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The Government of Canada has ordered the divestiture of the following investments by three Chinese companies in Canadian critical mineral companies: Sinomine (Hong Kong) Rare Metals Resources Co., Power Metals Corp is a Canadaian mining company exploring and developing cesium, lithium and tantalum assets in Canada.

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African electric motorcycle company Spiro lands funds for major international expansion

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The last time we heard from African electric motorcycle startup Spiro, the company was planning to roll out 140,000 e-motos in Uganda. more… The post African electric motorcycle company Spiro lands funds for major international expansion appeared first on Electrek.

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Starlink seeking regulatory clearance for international cellular service trials

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For international deployments, the private space company will depend on partnerships with local carriers, such as Rogers in Canada, Optus in Australia, One New Zealand in New Zealand, and KDDI in Japan. SpaceX’s filing to the FCC about its plans for international cellular Starlink tests can be viewed below.