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BMW Group to use sustainably produced aluminum wheels from 2024

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The BMW Group procures about 10 million light-alloy wheels per year; 95% of these are made from cast aluminum. MINI will become a pioneer in this field in 2023, when it will begin using light-alloy cast wheels made from 70% secondary aluminum in the new generation of the MINI Countryman.

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BMW Group sourcing aluminum produced using solar energy from EGA

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The aluminum produced using solar power is processed in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut to manufacture body and drive train components, including those needed for electric drive trains. Aluminum is light, strong and infinitely recyclable. Light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut.

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SpaceX set to launch Japanese Moon lander, NASA ice surveyor cubesat

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In September 2019, just five months later, India’s first nationally developed Moon lander got even closer to a successful landing, losing control at a velocity of just 210 km/h (~130 mph) and an altitude of 330 meters (1080 ft). .”

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BNEF: global investment in energy transition hit $500B in 2020; $139B on EVs and infrastructure

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billion, level with 2019 despite falling unit prices. The market is shifting from long-haul heavy-duty commercial vehicles towards cheaper medium- and light-duty commercial vehicles for regional and local deliveries of consumer goods. Passenger FCV sales grew slightly, from $555 million in 2019 to $592 million in 2020.

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My journey to and on the Mauritanian Iron Ore Train

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Adventures with public transport to EXPO 2020 Dubai Since my return in 2019, I’ve become an “ inspiring speaker ,” and in 2022, I received an invitation to speak at EXPO 2020 in Dubai. Three hours later, I was in the City of Lights, on my way to Gare de Lyon for a layover.