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RENK supplies special gear units for compressors for production of green steel

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Germany-based RENK Group, a manufacturer of mission-critical drive technologies, is supplying three high-speed special gear units via RENK-Maag GmbH , a group company, for compressors for the production of green steel to Siemens Energy Compressors GmbH as part of the “SALCOS” (Salzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking) project of the Salzgitter AG steel group.

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Roskill: Myanmar crisis set to disrupt rare earth supply availability

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The coup and resulting state of emergency quickly resulted in concerns in China over metal and mineral supplies from its neighbor. Refined copper cathode shipments to China from Myanmar were 108,584 tonnes in 2020—a negligible part of record imports of 4.5 global supply. million tonnes from all countries.

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Fraunhofer researchers developing ammonia-based systems for mobile energy in infrastructure, transportation and industry

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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM are developing ammonia-based systems for a mobile, decentralized energy supply in the infrastructure, transportation and industry sectors. In comparison to hydrogen, liquefied ammonia makes it easier to transport large volumes to wherever it is needed.

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Solid state Batteries v/s Li-ion Batteries: A Comparison Based on Cost

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To better understand the severity of the cost component, let us look at the cost comparison between Solid state and Li-Ion batteries. In comparison to lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries provide various benefits.  Now moving on to the why not part.  The answer is pretty simple.

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German EV Motor Could Break Supply-Chain Deadlock

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More than a few of them are at ZF Friedrichshafen AG , one of the world’s largest suppliers of parts to the automotive industry. Besides not using any rare earth elements, the motor offers a few other advantages in comparison with permanent-magnet synchronous motors. What part of the housing are you including in the calculation?

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As Tesla waits for Giga Berlin’s final approval, critics reiterate water supply concerns

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A legal challenge is poised to go to court next week, and local authorities have acknowledged that water supply may not suffice once the facility is ramped. . The current water supply is sufficient for the first stage of the factory,” Steinbach said, adding that when Tesla rolls out expansions to the site, “we will need more.”

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Kelly Blue Book: EV prices increased slightly in March, bucking general downward trend

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For comparison, a year ago in March 2022, the average ATP was nearly $1,000 over MSRP. Sales volumes were up month over month by 20% and up 8% year over year in March 2023, thanks partly to improved supply, a better mix of lower-priced models and strong fleet sales. For comparison, in March 2018, the luxury share was 14.0%

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