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EV transition to be propelled by massive rare earth elements discovery

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The Swedish state-owned mining company, LKAB, has identified the world’s largest reserve of rare earth elements critical for battery and EV manufacturing. Sweden may be the world’s new gold mine as the state-owned mining company has identified the world’s largest supply of rare earth elements in Northern Sweden.

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NR Canada seeking commercialization partner for methane oxidation catalyst

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NRCan said the ideal licensee would be a Canadian distributor for this technology and would have the capacity for commissioning, manufacture, marketing, and sales. The manufacture of the catalyst system begins with a conventional monolith-type catalytic converter core, which is then coated with the methane oxidation catalyst.

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Volvo Long Range Electric Trucks: Electrifying the Trucking Industry Quickly

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Leading truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks is setting the standard for the transition to all-electric heavy transport hauling. By delivering three large electric Volvo FH trucks in June Mattson Keri in Gothenburg, Sweden, Volvo reached yet another significant milestone. You May Also Like [READ]: EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along

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EV News: EV everywhere

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EV manufacturing Volvo revolution Large-scale casting technology is now under implementation at the company’s Sweden plant. DeLorean A cleaner comeback The car maker is promising an all-elect third version of its iconic vehicle. Volva mega-casting. Inifniti QS concept. 2022 Lincoln Aviator EV. 2022 Lincoln Aviator EV.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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Created with the mission to build cleaner, more efficient engines, Achates Power has an experienced staff of engineers and scientists working with leading engine manufacturers to bring the opposed piston engine to market. Combustion and Propulsion Systems, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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ICCT analysis finds real-world vehicle fuel consumption gap in Europe at all-time high of 42%

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Divergence between real-world and manufacturers’ type-approval CO 2 emissions for various real-world data sources, including average estimates for private cars, company cars, and all data sources. Manufacturers measure vehicle fuel consumption in a controlled laboratory environment. Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: The ICCT.

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ICCT/TNO study: Real-world vehicle fuel consumption discrepancy widens to 42% in Europe

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Divergence between real-world and manufacturers’ type-approval CO 2 emission values for various real-world data sources, including average estimates for private cars, company cars, and all data sources. United Kingdom), km77.com com (Spain); and the car club TCS (Switzerland). Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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