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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

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FNM opened its EV factory inside Agrale’s manufacturing facility in Caxias do Sul city in southeast Brazil. Future plans include electric buses, vans and tractors. Octillion’s modular, high-energy density batteries are cooled by chilled water. FNM was formed in late 2019 and has its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.

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Aclara produces first sample of high purity heavy rare earths concentrate from its pilot plant in Chile

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The extensive testing program carried out during 2021 and 2022 validated the water treatment requirements for the Penco Module flowsheet, thereby satisfying the objective to minimize the freshwater requirements of the process plant through maximizing the recycling of the process liquors within the plant.

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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

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Third generation ethanol utilizes algae for producing ethanol from waste water (3G), while fourth generation ethanol is an amalgamation of genomically prepared microorganisms and genetically prepared algae (4g). Globally, the United States and Brazil lead the production of ethanol, while the EU leads biodiesel production.

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International Lithium Association (ILiA) established to be the voice of the global lithium industry

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Against this background of exceptional growth, the International Lithium Association (ILiA) has been formed to provide a central, global voice for the lithium producers and their stakeholders, and to promote a sustainable and a responsible future for the lithium value chain. Ltd; AMG Brazil S.A.; ppm Li (0.0018%).

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Study: expanding Brazilian sugarcane for ethanol could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5.6%

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Vastly expanding sugarcane production in Brazil for conversion to ethanol could reduce current global CO 2 emissions by as much as 5.6%, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from the University of Illinois. The team looked at three scenarios that would increase the sugarcane footprint in Brazil between 37.5

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Brazil’s Ambev Brewery will use 1,600 electric trucks from Volkswagen; electric version of the Delivery

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Brazil-based Ambev Brewery, owner of brands such as Skol, Brahma, Antarctica and Guaraná, announced that by 2023, it will use 1,600 electric trucks made by Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) to transport beverages. VWCO will produce the VW e-Delivery along with its partners in the Modular Consortium, at the plant in Resende, Brazil.

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Nissan unveils first Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell vehicle; fueled by ethanol, 600 km range

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In Brazil, Nissan Motor revealed the first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. Nissan will conduct further field tests on public roads in Brazil using the prototype. In the future, the e-Bio Fuel-Cell will become even more user-friendly. Earlier post.).

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