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Danish Parker project developing universal definition for EV integration with electric grid for V2G services

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Nissan, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, PSA Groupe, NUVVE, Frederiksberg Forsyning, Enel, Insero and DTU (Technical University of Denmark) Electrical Engineering (PowerLabDK) are partnering in the Danish project Parker to develop a universal definition for grid integration for electric vehicles.

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BMW Group to introduce Mobileye REM in new models starting in 2018; crowdsourced data for autonomous driving

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BMW Group and Mobileye signed an agreement that will lead to the introduction of Mobileye’s Road Experience Management (REM) data generation technology in newly developed BMW Group models entering the market in 2018.

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Rio Tinto acquires high-grade scandium project in Australia

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A 2018 Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) confirmed the technical and financial viability of constructing a simple, low-strip ratio, open-cut mining operation and processing facility. PSP is a laterite ore deposit; two-thirds of world nickel production comes from similar laterites.

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Renewable fuels company Raven SR announces $20M strategic investment from Chevron, ITOCHU, Hyzon Motors and Ascent Hydrogen Fund

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Raven SR’s Steam/CO 2 Reformation process—acquired from Intellergy in 2018—uses high-temperature super-heated steam—not pressurized—to cause rapid decomposition of the feedstock to create a hydrogen-rich syngas prior to hydrogen purification or the Fischer-Tropsch process. Definitions and 40 CFR § 260.10

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SAE International approves TIR J2954 for PH/EV wireless charging; targeting finalized standard by 2018

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The frequency band, safety, interoperability, EMC/ EMF limits as well as coil definitions from SAE TIR J2954 enable any compatible vehicle to charge wirelessly from its WPT home charger, work, or a shopping mall WPT charger, etc. Standardization of both the vehicle and ground infrastructure WPT has started with SAE TIR J2954.

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SK On signs MOU with Global Lithium Resources to bolster key battery materials supply chain

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Incorporated in 2018, Global Lithium was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange last year. The term of the MOU is two years unless it is extended or terminated earlier by mutual agreement or superseded by a definitive agreement related to a joint venture, partnership and/or offtake agreement.

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Another tiny SUV? No AWD for 2018 Toyota C-HR subcompact crossover

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The 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show was awash in crossover utility vehicles, including a new model from Toyota that stretches the definition of that category. The 2018 Toyota C-HR features the high driving position of a crossover, but in a vehicle with decidedly car-like styling, and without an all-wheel drive option.