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LCA finds EMN high-purity manganese products have lower carbon footprint than incumbent industry

Green Car Congress

HPMSM produced in China using ore from South Africa has higher levels of trace elements of fluorine and silicon compared to Chvaletice’s HPMSM. This further supports the move to high-manganese cathode chemistries, with manganese being the most affordable and green battery metal.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

Cars That Think

There are many reasons for the divide, including affordability, the lack of digital literacy, and the absence of relevant content and services in local languages. The 10-Gbps network is now one of the largest community-based networks in South Africa, with more than 100 hotspots and 60,000 unique users.