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Ford sources battery capacity and raw materials for 600K EV annual run rate by late 2023, 2M by end of 2026; adding LFP

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Ford also is leveraging its long-standing connection with LG Energy Solution (LGES) and its strategic relationship with SK On to meet its battery capacity target for late 2023. This is part of a multi-metal MOU that leverages the scale of Ford’s aluminum business and includes a potential opportunity on copper.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

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At the beginning of 2018 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand will follow, and at the beginning of 2019 Argentina and Brazil. The X-Class for the Latin American market will roll off the assembly lines at the Renault plant in Cordoba, Argentina, starting from 2019. Connectivity. Live Traffic Information.

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Petrobras Announces New Discovery in the Deepwater Caratinga Field; Production Up 3.2% in April

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If the connection between these two accumulations is confirmed, preliminary data for the new well indicate a joint potential recoverable volume of 360 million barrels of oil equivalent. New wells were connected to the FPSO Cidade de Vitória vessel platform, installed in the Golfinho field, in the Espírito Santo portion of the Campos Basin.

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GE Transportation to Supply 100 Locomotives to Transnet in South Africa; First AC Diesel Electric Locomotive to Sub-Saharan Africa

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GE Transportation has an installed base of some 1,200 GE locomotives in Africa including approximately 900 in South Africa. ALL operates the largest independent general cargo railway in South America with a fleet of more than 1,000 locomotives and 21,000 km of railways connecting Brazil and Argentina.

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Ford will use module-less LFP batteries from CATL

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Ford also is leveraging its long-standing connection with LG Energy Solution (LGES) and its strategic relationship with SK On to meet its battery capacity target for late 2023. This is part of a multi-metal MOU that leverages the scale of Ford’s aluminum business and includes a potential opportunity on copper.

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

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Most major petrol companies have also installed EV chargers at many of their sites. Not only are the charging stations placed conveniently, but by using a ChargeNet DC rapid charger , you can typically add about a 100 km range in 15 – 30 minutes, depending on how many kW you want, and the connection that your EV uses.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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The majority of lithium reserves are found in countries like Australia, Chile, and Argentina. The assembly line needs to be reconfigured to accommodate the installation of batteries, electric motors, and associated components. However, mining lithium raises environmental concerns such as water scarcity and pollution.