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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. nuGen is part of FutureSmart Mining, Anglo American’s innovation-led approach to sustainable mining.

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South African Retailer Woolworths’ New Fleet Of 41 Electric Delivery Vehicles Now On The Road

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Woolworths, which is popularly known as “Woolies,” has become the first South African retailer to embark on an extensive rollout of electric panel vans to deliver its customers’ online purchases. Woolies is rolling out its vehicle electrification program for its online delivery fleet in partnership with DSV and Everlectric.

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

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As part of its commitment to carbon-neutral mines by 2040, Anglo American has taken a global lead in the development of green hydrogen solutions for its ultra-class 290 tonne payload mine haul trucking fleet. Earlier post.) —Aurizon’s Managing Director & CEO Andrew Harding.

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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. An initial starter pit will be developed in the southwestern part of the ore body to supply ore for the first 4.5 a joint venture company with Australia-based ioneer with respect to ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project. years of the Project.

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All-electric member of new Mercedes S-Class on market next year: EQS based on new electric architecture

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Stations include tough winter testing in Scandinavia, chassis and drivetrain tests on proving grounds, public roads and on the high-speed test track in Nardo as well as the integrated testing of the overall vehicle in the heat of Southern Europe and South Africa. Test drives are currently also being conducted in China and the US.

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Volkswagen founds mobility services company in Rwanda; to begin local assembly of Polo and Passat

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The objective is to provide modern integrated mobility services in Africa in future. As part of its worldwide regionalization strategy, Volkswagen is planning to expand its business presence significantly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Volkswagen brand has founded “Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda”, a company based in Rwanda.

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Volkswagen & Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

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The pilot e-Golfs will be added into the Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda fleet to provide customized mobility service. The services are offered using a fleet of vehicles assembled at Volkswagen Rwanda’s assembly facility in Kigali. —Thomas Schäfer. Move App has about 27,000 registered users.

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