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Sibanye-Stillwater to achieve majority shareholding in Keliber; seeks to increase shareholding further to 80%

Green Car Congress

South Africa-based mining and metals group Sibanye-Stillwater acquired an initial 30.29% shareholding in Keliber Oy as announced on 23 February 2021, by way of a phased equity investment. This is a further significant step in our strategy to build a unique global portfolio of green metals in a value accretive manner.

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Nissan to provide LEAFs and LEAF-to-Home power supplies to roadside rest stations in Japan

Green Car Congress

The michi-no-eki network in Japan has three functions: a rest area for travelers; as an information source for local residents as well as road users; and offers a cooperative community function in which towns reach out to each other to work together to build develop vibrant communities centered an activities held at the michi-no-eki stations.

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IMO environment meeting adopts mandatory energy efficiency measures for international shipping; first mandatory global GHG reduction regime for an international industry sector

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Mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping were adopted by Parties to MARPOL Annex VI represented in the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization ( IMO ), when it met for its 62 nd session from 11 to 15 July 2011 at IMO Headquarters in London.

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International team sequences Eucalyptus genome; potential for improving biofuel and biomaterial production

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An international team of researchers has sequenced the genome of the eucalyptus tree ( Eucalyptus grandis ) and published the analysis in an open access paper in the journal Nature. —Gerald Tuskan, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. —Alexander Myburg.

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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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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

EV Connect

South Africa, the European Union and the U.S. A project began in 2016 to build stations all up and down the Queensland coastline. General Motors recently announced they would build 30 new electric vehicles by 2025, and phase out cars that require fossil fuel altogether by 2035. Get in touch today.

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Indian automotive aftermarket expected to reach USD 14 billion by 2028: E&Y report – ET Auto

Baua Electric

On the international front, the study covers 39 countries and narrows down its focus to 10 major export markets, identifying over USD 35 billion worth of export opportunities. Likewise, key ten international markets offer export opportunities of over USD 35 billion.

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