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US convenes Minerals Security Partnership meeting

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First announced in June 2022, the MSP is a new multilateral initiative to bolster critical mineral supply chains essential for the clean energy transition. Additional minerals-rich countries in attendance included Argentina, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zambia.

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Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Rincon lithium project for $825M

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Rio Tinto has completed the acquisition of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina for $825 million, following approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). We will be working with local communities, the Province of Salta and the Government of Argentina as we develop this project to the highest ESG standards.

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EPA proposes slight ease in 2018 renewable fuel volumes compared to 2017; gearing up for future reset

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule setting the minimum amount of renewable fuels that must be supplied to the market in calendar year 2018 under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program. The biomass-based diesel standard for 2019 would be maintained at the 2018 levels of 2.1 billion gallons.

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

Setec Powerr

Nordic has always been at the forefront in embracing green new energy transportation, and as a leader in new energy vehicles We look forward to in-depth cooperation with Bergkvarabuss to continue to provide clean, safe and comfortable pure electric bus products and related solutions.”. Entering the European market again!

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

And pumping oil is not clean, crores of litres are spilled into the ocean every year creating havoc for fish and other wildlife! And if the EV is powered with clean electricity, it is clean from start to finish. Lithium is a metal that is mined in the deserts of Australia, China, Argentina, and Chile. In India 39.1%

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). THE BOTTOM LINE.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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To date, the paper notes, the shipping industry has not acted decisively to realize its potential to reduce emissions via low carbon energy due to a number of reasons, include capital cost, patchwork regulations, lack of standards, lack of appropriate infrastructure and uncertainty regarding long-term availability of fuel.