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JFE Steel, Emirates Steel and Itochu to study building supply chain for low-carbon ironmaking

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JFE Steel Corporation, Itochu Corporation and Emirates Steel Arkan, the largest steel company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will conduct joint detailed feasibility studies on the establishment of a supply chain of ferrous raw material for green ironmaking with low-carbon emission at the project site in Abu Dhabi.

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Aptera to showcase solar EV tech in the UAE as it preps its first production-intent builds [Video]

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This month’s progress update recaps a recent visit to France, details an upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates, and talks about the status of Aptera’s first production-intent solar EV builds. Our battery supplier, CTNS, has been kicked off to build production-intent modules and validate their production process.

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Dow to invest in water desalination and reuse technologies in Saudi Arabia

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The Dow Chemical Company plans to invest in a best-in-class manufacturing facility for Dow FILMTEC reverse osmosis (RO) elements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Shoaiba Barge SeaWater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plant is one of Saudi Arabia’s largest RO seawater desalination plants and utilizes FILMTEC membrane elements. Earlier post.).

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Electric Vehicle Initiative Launched at Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington DC

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In addition, those governments will share relevant information and data from the pilot with participating governments, manufacturers of automobiles and associated parts, power plants, and research institutes, and seek active engagement from the private sector. EVI will explore opportunities to build upon existing international initiatives.

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How the World Views Autonomous Vehicles

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Notably, individuals from China, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exhibited the highest trust in autonomous vehicles. Understanding these perceptions is crucial for policymakers, automotive manufacturers, and technology companies as they navigate the complexities of introducing autonomous technologies to the public.

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BNEF: global investment in energy transition hit $500B in 2020; $139B on EVs and infrastructure

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billion in new renewable energy capacity in 2020, up 2% on the year, helped by the biggest-ever build-out of solar projects and a $50-billion surge for offshore wind. The year also saw the largest single solar park ever funded, the 2GW Al Dhafrah in the United Arab Emirates, at a cost of $1.1 billion last year.

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EMotorad To Expand Their Horizons To Europe 

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EMotorad, an Indian electric car manufacturer, recently declared plans to expand throughout Europe. They expect this environment will allow EMotorad to build E-Bikes for the mass market on a world-class infrastructure that already supports electric vehicles. Let us look at their models briefly. Emotorad’s Latest Models.

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