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Agreements reached on trans-Guinean infrastructure in milestone for Simandou iron ore project

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Rio Tinto and the Simfer joint venture (Simfer) reached an important milestone by concluding key agreements with the Republic of Guinea (West Africa) and Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on the trans-Guinean infrastructure for the world class Simandou iron ore project.

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Axion International signs LOI to form global JV with Sicut Holding to target $8B railroad tie market with recycled structural composites

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Axion International, a leading producer of industrial building products and railroad ties made from 100% recycled plastic ( earlier post ), has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Sicut Holding Limited (previously Micron Inc.

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Skeleton Technologies joins Flying Whales program to develop next generation of heavy-lift, large-capacity airships

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European ultracapacitor manufacturer Skeleton Technologies will join French firm Flying Whales’ program to build a 60-ton Large Capacity Airship (LCA60T, for the global transport market. Skeleton Technologies will join the program to help design and build hybrid propulsion for the LCA60T’s electric power systems.

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How the Huawei Fight is Changing the Face of 5G

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But it may also signal a de-escalation of the pressure Washington has brought to bear on the Chinese company now that Huawei is on its heels. What's at stake is control of international 5G networks, which are expected to transform global communications. Huawei is slow in fixing their vulnerabilities.

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SAIC Motor to invest up to USD 2 billion in India by decade-end, says top executive | Autocar Professional

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We are looking at setting up a second plant in India,” said Yu De, the head of international operations and assistant to the president of SAIC Motor, on the sidelines of the recently concluded Beijing auto show. And the Chinese automaker’s ties with JSW Group could get deeper. We have a very ambitious plan.

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Ford opening 66 more new dealerships in China by end of year; Asia-Pacific growth plans

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Many of these cities, relatively unknown outside of China, have populations well above one million people and will help lead the next wave of growth in the Chinese economy. CFMA) are building a new assembly plant in Chongqing, and just signed an agreement to build a new engine plant also in Chongqing.

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Zero Motorcycles, Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle score highest in new Pike Research assessment of electric motorcycle and scooter manufacturers

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Large, international original equipment manufacturers of gas scooters and motorcycles are only now starting to test market their electric products. Pike expects their entrance into the e-scooter and e-motorcycle market to shake up the market thanks to their deep marketing budgets, established dealer networks, and broad international reach.