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Agreements reached on trans-Guinean infrastructure in milestone for Simandou iron ore project

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Rio Tinto and the Simfer joint venture (Simfer) reached an important milestone by concluding key agreements with the Republic of Guinea (West Africa) and Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on the trans-Guinean infrastructure for the world class Simandou iron ore project. Aerial view of Simandou project.

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BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

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Since producing aluminum is highly energy-intensive, the use of green power such as solar electricity offers considerable potential for reducing CO 2 emissions. Green power is also used to produce it. This means that, after reconditioning, aluminum waste can be reused to manufacture the same components.

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Consumer Reports calls on Tesla to disable and update auto steering function, remove “Autopilot” name

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Consumers should never be guinea pigs for vehicle safety ‘beta’ programs. They called for the manufactures of all self- driving cars to take responsibility for crashes cause by their autonomous technologies. At the same time, regulators urgently need to step up their oversight of cars with these active safety features.

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Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

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Accounting for current development and manufacturing costs, the monthly lease fee for a MINI E would normally be priced at £550 per month. Additional funding is provided by the Technology Strategy Board as part of a UK-wide programme involving trials of 340 ultra-low carbon vehicles from several manufacturers.

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Transport Ministers endorse 2009 MPG Marathon in Coventry

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As well as ‘smarter’ driver training techniques, the MPG Marathon will showcase a number of fuel and carbon saving technologies that are being ‘guinea-pigged.’. Tags: Green credentials driving event MPG Marathon Total Eco. Also a first is the use of Lysanda’s Eco Log on every vehicle. per litre (£4.32

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