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Leclanché to provide battery technology for Canadian Pacific’s hydrogen-powered locomotive project

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The project is designed to evaluate the combined technologies’ readiness for the freight rail sector. CP operates a 21,000-km (13,000-mile) rail network across Canada and the USthat serves deep-water ports on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Leclanché will also provide its proprietary energy management software for optimum integration.

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Sibanye-Stillwater investing $490M to create 50:50 JV with ioneer for US-based Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron project

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South Africa-based Sibanye-Stillwater will establish. miles northwest of the quarry and 1 mile north of the spent ore storage facility. The Stage 2 pit design will facilitate a larger mining area to be maintained, aiding the efficiency of the operation for another 21 years. Quarry Stage 2.

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Volkswagen Polo production ends in Europe to prep for smaller, more affordable EVs

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The electric SUV is expected to get up to 279 miles (450 km) WLTP driving range. Volkswagen blended iconic design elements from legends like the Golf and Beetle with a modern upgrade to stand out in the electric era. 2all electric vehicle (Source: Volkswagen) Head designer Andreas Mindt claims the ID.2 Volkswagen ID.2all

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Optimal Energys Joule EV Completes Prototype Phase, Nearing Production

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Joule, the EV from South African company Optimal Energy ( earlier post ), has completed the prototype phase recently and is nearing the start of volume production, according to the company. The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC), as potential investor, is party to this Memorandum. Earlier post.)

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Ballard’s Protonex subsidiary receives first order for fuel cell system to power commercial UAVs

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Ballard Power Systems’ subsidiary Protonex has received an initial order for its fuel cell propulsion system, together with design services, from FlyH2 Aerospace, a South African-based developer of hydrogen fuel cell powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial applications. Commercial details of this order are confidential.

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Optimal Energy takes delivery of four of its Joule EVs for marketing fleet

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South Africa-based Optimal Energy has taken delivery of four of its Joule EVs ( earlier post ) for use as a marketing fleet. The marketing fleet will undertake a nation-wide road show in 2011; the Joule fleet has been designed and built to closely resemble the production version of Joule.

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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. Last mile navigation displays the route users need to take from their car to their final destination on their mobile device.

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