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VERBIO launches first cellulosic RNG plant in the USA

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The plant in Nevada (Iowa) is our first plant in the USA. Then we will process up to 100,000 tons of corn stover into renewable natural gas (RNG) every year and make it available for the market as a climate-friendly, renewable biofuel. Our advanced and approved technology sets new standards in the US biofuels market.

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First international safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems has been published

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An international group of experts led by WMG, University of Warwick working together as a part of an ISO technical committee, has published the first international (ISO) safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems, taking them a step further towards being more widely available.

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USA Rare Earth acquires US rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing capability from Hitachi; mine-to-magnet

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USA Rare Earth, LLC, the funding and development partner of the Round Top Heavy Rare Earth and Critical Minerals Project in West Texas, has purchased the neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) permanent magnet manufacturing equipment formerly owned and operated in North Carolina by Hitachi Metals America, Ltd.

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MINI USA survey finds 73% say 75 miles EV range sufficient for daily use

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According to a new survey MINI USA recently commissioned from market research and business intelligence firm Engine International, Inc, 63% of consumers said the best way to use an EV is for commuting or city driving, At the same time, 73% of consumers surveyed said that battery range of up to 75 miles was sufficient for their daily use.

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Chevron and Cummins announce strategic collaboration on hydrogen

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Chevron USA, through its Chevron Products Company division, and Cummins announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic alliance to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources. Earlier post.). —Amy Davis, vice president and president of New Power at Cummins.

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Volkswagen teases electric Scout II pickup truck for the US market

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With its goal to gain 10% market share in the North American auto market, Volkswagen teased an electric Scout II pickup truck. Volkswagen Group recently announced that Scout will launch a fully electric pickup truck for the US market by 2026. The new brand will launch a fully electric pick-up truck in the USA in 2026.

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Mitsubishi Chemical strengthens production capacity of graphite anode materials in China; possible production in Europe and US

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The market for Li-ion batteries for automobile applications is expected to grow about 30% annually on average. Syrah; Victoria, Australia), the world’s largest integrated producer of flake graphite with production in Mozambique and integrated active anode material production in USA, and Mineral Commodities Ltd.