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Ballard and Anglo American launch field trial of methanol-fueled fuel cell home generator in rural South Africa

Green Car Congress

Ballard and Anglo American Platinum have partnered with Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, and The Department of Energy of South Africa to conduct the 12-month field trial. Naledi Trust is part of the Moqhaka Local Municipality in the southern part of the Fezile Dabi District of the Free State province of South Africa.

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Potent GHG SF6 rapidly accumulating in atmosphere, driven by demand for SF6-insulated switchgear in developing countries

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Sales compiled from 1996–2003 by producers in Europe, Japan, USA, and South Africa (not including China and Russia) showed that, on an annual average basis, 80% of the SF 6 produced during this period was consumed by electric utilities and equipment manufacturers for electric power systems. —Simmonds et al.

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Volkswagen plans integrated mobility concept in Rwanda; vehicle production in Kenya

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Volkswagen is taking a further step to develop market potentials in Africa. Volkswagen South Africa is forging ahead with this initiative in Rwanda together with Volkswagen’s Kenyan partner DT Dobie based on current experience from the establishment of production in Kenya. initiative.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

Green Car Congress

The introduction of the one-ton pickup with seating for up to 5 people will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe.

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

Green Car Congress

These include silent operation, increased reliability, lower vibration and less maintenance. To support integration of the Protonex fuel cell propulsion system into its UA Plant aircraft, FlyH2 has partnered with Epsilon Engineering, a South African engineering and manufacturing services provider.

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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The remaining ash can be removed during regularly scheduled cleaning events based on the recommendations of the engine manufacturer. The systems require little to no maintenance with occasional dosing system filter maintenance depending on the application. EcoFit Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems.

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Indian automotive aftermarket expected to reach USD 14 billion by 2028: E&Y report – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Five of these markets namely Indonesia, LATAM, Poland, Brazil, Columbia and Bangladesh have matured aftermarket with a substantial number of ageing vehicles while another five markets, i.e., North Africa, South Africa, East Africa, West Africa and UAE are fast developing and offer high growth opportunities.

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