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US DFC approves $150M conditional loan commitment for Balama graphite mine in Mozambique

Green Car Congress

The DFC loan is subject to the completion of due diligence, negotiation of detailed terms and legal documentation, DFC management approval and Syrah and Twigg Board approvals. DFC has subsequently undertaken technical, market, environmental, social and legal due diligence on Syrah, Twigg and Balama. Earlier post.)

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How Can We Talk About Autonomous Weapons?

Cars That Think

In order to address the legal and ethical issues that an autonomous weapons system (AWS) can raise, it’s important to look at the many technical challenges that arise along the full spectrum of autonomy. Some autonomous capabilities are less controversial, while others trigger intense debate over the legality and ethics of the capability.

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Michigan Perfect Courtroom opinion has ‘vast implications’ for provider commitments, provide chain

Baua Electric

.” The dispute between MSSC and AirBoss arose in mid-2019 when AirBoss started to enjoy losses on portions it used to be supplying to MSSC for suspense programs being constructed for Stellantis. Moment MSSC in the end indubitably to a cost building up, AirBoss persevered to lose cash at the trade and ceased taking orders in 2020. .

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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

Cars That Think

If it were legal to deliver rescued migrants to Libya, it would be as cheap as sending rescue boats a few extra kilometers south instead of east. Meanwhile, legal scholars and civil-society groups are asking whether a hands-off border can really keep Europe’s hands clean. The main reason is because the E.U. million people.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

If we pursue the mandate of smart charging in private homes, there needs to be consideration given to government support for this, particularly for lower income households and retrofitting apartment buildings. It could be an informal arrangement or a legal entity. through funding or partnership). Focus areas 2b.

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“Cobalt for Development” project started trainings for mining cooperatives in DRC

Green Car Congress

This includes mine site management and legal compliance, human rights, health and safety as well as environmental management. Sourcing cobalt from the DRC is linked to major human rights risks, which have been widely documented. The trainings cover major environmental, social and governance aspects for responsible mining practices.

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China bets on open-source chips as US export controls mount – ET Auto

Baua Electric

RISC-V chips made by Chinese firms and research institutes can now power self-driving cars, artificial-intelligence models and data-storage centres, according to two industry figures and the previously unreported documents. The military science academy did not respond to a request for comment sent via China’s State Council.

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