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Anglo American unveils prototype 2MW hydrogen-battery hybrid mine haul truck

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Anglo American plc unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck designed to operate in everyday mining conditions at its Mogalakwena PGMs (platinum group metals) mine in South Africa. The hydrogen economy provides an opportunity to create new engines of economic activity.

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Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

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—Fengqi You, senior author Currently, critical metals and minerals are centralized in politically unstable Chile, Congo, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina and South Africa, according to the World Bank. It’s mainly driven by the electric vehicle market penetration and battery technology development.

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Anglo American, Aurizon to explore feasibility of hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight

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Anglo American’s combination of powertrain technologies, designed to operate safely and effectively in real-world mine conditions, will displace the use of the majority of diesel at its mining operations. An advanced trial of the prototype truck is being run at Anglo-American’s Mogalakwena platinum group metals mine in South Africa.

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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The EcoFit Single Module is designed to be up to 60% smaller and 40% lighter compared to the EPA 2013 solution it supersedes, all while improving emissions reduction performance. The remaining ash can be removed during regularly scheduled cleaning events based on the recommendations of the engine manufacturer.

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GM Ventures portfolio company SDCmaterials secures 1st supply agreement for cost-saving advanced catalyst products for autos

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Today, a typical original equipment automotive catalytic converter in a gasoline engine contains about $100 in precious metal. Further advancements in automotive fuel economy. Engine designs for fuel economy can result in reduced exhaust temperatures. The SDC approach could take as much as $60 out of that cost.

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Tenneco developing new gasoline particulate filter (GPF) technology ahead of Euro 6c emissions regulation

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These filters are designed for gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines to reduce particulate emissions in compliance with the Euro 6c emissions regulation (particulate number of no more than 6 x 10 11 particles/km), which takes effect on 1 September 2017. This difference drives different choices for optimal filter technologies.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report. to reflect this change.

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