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Core Lithium and Tesla enter into binding term sheet for the supply of lithium

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The Finniss Project lies within one of the most prospective areas for lithium in Australia’s NT—the Bynoe Pegmatite Field —and covers more than 500 km 2 of granted tenements. In early 2021, Yahua also signed a deal to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to US EV manufacturer Tesla over the next five years.

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Continental launches series production of technologies for robo-taxis

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Continental has held a stake in this driverless vehicle manufacturer since 2017. Continental’s braking portfolio includes suitable technologies for robo-taxis, such as the MK C1 one-box brake system. Continental has developed a production-ready radar system specifically designed for driverless vehicles.

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ALABC lead-acid UltraBattery Civic hybrid surpasses 100,000 miles of fleet duty

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A Honda Civic hybrid retrofitted with lead-carbon UltraBattery modules ( earlier post ) (provided by East Penn Manufacturing) has recorded more than 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of courier duty in the local area of Phoenix, AZ. Japan (Furakawa) and East Penn Manufacturing Co., East Penn). The battery capacity was 7.54

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