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

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In addition to North America, we are currently looking at the freight train market in Europe, Australia, Brazil and South Africa—all of which are ideally suited for the transformation of their current diesel stock. —Anil Srivastava, CEO, Leclanché. —Anil Srivastava, CEO, Leclanché.

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BloombergNEF: battery metals rebounding; by 2030, annual Li-ion battery demand to pass 2TWh

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China controls the battery chemical industry, with the biggest market share for all of the five main battery materials: lithium, nickel, manganese, cobalt and graphite. Manganese supply recovers strongly: Manganese production in South Africa in April increased by 208% year on year.

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TI Fluid Systems to supply wide range of fluid products for Mercedes-Benz global electrified vehicle platforms

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The fluid technologies developed for the Mercedes-Benz AG program was a collaborative global effort, specifically with teams in Germany, South Africa and China. For the first half of 2021, EV wins represented 47% of all total business wins for the company for the period.

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Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development

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Rivian (RIVN) is adding an industry vet to its team with the launch of its next-gen electric models coming up. Attracting industry talent ahead of R2 launch As Rivian looks to expand into new markets, the EV maker is adding industry talent from top-tier companies. Rivian’s R2 will help the brand expand and attract new buyers.

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TOAR shows present-day global ozone distribution and trends relevant to health; public database

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Ozone levels across much of North America and Europe dropped significantly between 2000 and 2014. Previously, analyses of ozone trends at individual or smaller groups of sites often left researchers unable to draw robust conclusions about regional trends in areas such as Europe and North America.

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

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In developing the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard, the industry intent was that one style of connector (plug and port), supporting both AC and DC charging, could be used by all EV and electric vehicle service equipment ( EVSE ) manufacturers to ensure interoperability across the EV charging ecosystem. and Canada). Others may follow.

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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

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A study by Ricardo Strategic Consulting has concluded that while sluggish automotive demand in Europe, Japan and North America will be balanced by the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) markets through 2020, thereafter the ‘Rising-15’ nations become the engine for profitable growth—assuming political stability.

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